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There Were Stories: The Evolution of Comic Books: The Dark Age

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 5, 2026 No Comments

By the mid-1980s, comics had grown darker. As optimism faded and moral certainty collapsed, stories turned inward. Heroes were questioned, authority was distrusted, and the old myths that once defined…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

Will Eisner’s The Plot and the Enduring Power of Antisemitic Propaganda

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 4, 2026 No Comments

Lies don’t disappear when they’re exposed—they evolve. In The Plot: The Secret Story of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, Will Eisner traced the life cycle of one of…

COLUMNS Opinion SPOTLIGHT

Will Eisner’s The Dreamer and the Truth Behind Comics’ Golden Age

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 3, 2026 No Comments

Have you ever wanted to be an insider during the birth of comic books—not the version we celebrate today, but the version that actually existed? That’s what Will Eisner’s The…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking With Fred Van Lente

Anthony Andujar Jr. March 2, 2026 No Comments

Comic book writer Fred Van Lente has built a career blending sharp humor, deep research, and imaginative world-building across some of the industry’s most recognizable publishers. Known for acclaimed runs…

Comic News COMICS SPOTLIGHT

Who Is The Spirit?

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 2, 2026 No Comments

Learn a little bit about one of Will Eisner's greatest creations, the crime fighter, the Spirit! https://youtu.be/sRDvcdCSEhk?si=kr5WFNKuUUNXfKYo Below is a list of comics and books (published in English) that feature…

SPOTLIGHT Toy Reviews TOYS

Fanhome Expands Its Star Trek Line — But Stability Remains a Problem

Dan Kleiner March 1, 2026 No Comments

A new release of miniatures from the Fanhome Star Trek line increases the number of ships available to 32. Each starship also comes with a 16-page magazine that profiles it…

Comic News COMICS SPOTLIGHT

Who Is Will Eisner?

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 1, 2026 No Comments

To start the celebration of Will Eisner Week, learn about Will Eisner. One of the most influential comic book creators and father of the Graphic Novel. https://youtu.be/pM54Iw18sQY?si=PJ8MPrRz5gH_G8GH RECOMMENDED READING GRAPHIC…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking With Joseph Karg

Anthony Andujar Jr. February 28, 2026 No Comments

Joseph Karg is an illustrator, educator, and founder of the boutique imprint Soup Drunk Princess, known for championing experimentation and creative independence. His latest project, I FEEL DOOMED: A Comics…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Monarch Season 2 Deepens the Mythology: A Stronger Foundation for the MonsterVerse

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 27, 2026 No Comments

Season 1 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters unfolds across two timelines. In 2015, G-Day survivor Cate Randa (Anna Sawai) — a reference to the day Godzilla first publicly emerged and…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

There Were Stories: The Evolution of Comic Books: The Bronze Age

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 26, 2026 No Comments

By the 1970s, the world felt different — and comic books felt it too. As trust in institutions eroded and certainty gave way to doubt, comics turned away from bright…

Comic News COMICS

Legendary Storyteller Alan Davis Unleashes SAVAGE HULK #1 This June!

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

The Jade Giant was just too big to contain with one series – and this June, he’s smashing his way into another! Today, Marvel is proud to present your first…

Movie News MOVIES

Incredible First Trailer For THE BOOK OF LIFE

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

20th Century Fox is excited to share the vibrant, unique FIRST trailer for their upcoming film, THE BOOK OF LIFE. Experience never-before-seen magical worlds brought to life in amazing 3D…

Comic News COMICS

THE WORLD OF ROT & RUIN MAKES ITS COMIC BOOK DEBUT

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

New Untold Stories Launch Out Of The Critically Acclaimed Fiction Collection IDW and multiple Bram Stoker award-winning author, Jonathan Maberry bring the untold stories from the zombie post-apocalyptic world of…

Movie News MOVIES

KILL THE MESSENGER Trailer

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

Focus Features has released the trailer for KILL THE MESSENGER Two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Bourne Legacy”) leads an all-star cast in a dramatic thriller based on the…

Toy News TOYS

Disney Mystery Minis Series 2, Pop! Disney: Roger Rabbit

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

Disney Mystery Minis Series 2 When you wish upon a star… You will get another series of our loveable Disney Mystery Minis! We took our favorite Disney characters, new and…

TV TV News

First-Look: Sean Bean stars in “Legends” Premiering August 13th on TNT

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

TNT revealed the key art today for the first season of Legends, premiering Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). The suspenseful new drama follows an undercover agent who is…

Comic News COMICS

BOOM! STUDIOS LAUNCHES NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL WITH ‘BOOM! TUBE’

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is excited to announce the launch of BOOM! Tube, an all-new weekly series from the BOOM! Studios’ YouTube channel dedicated to sharing the latest news on…

Conventions EVENTS

WWE® Superstar Batista™ and WWE® Hall of Famer Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat™ To Attend Wizard World Richmond Comic Con, Saturday, September 13

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

“The Animal” And “The Dragon” To Attend Inaugural Wizard World Event At Greater Richmond Convention Center WWE Superstar Batista and WWE Hall of Famer ‘The Dragon’ Ricky Steamboat, will attend…

Comic News COMICS

Ben Templesmith Returns To IDW With New Series

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

The Squidder is Coming! This July, IDW Publishing and 44FLOOD come together again to release an all-new four-issue series, The Squidder, from famed comic artist Ben Templesmith. Templesmith returns to…

Conventions EVENTS

NEW YORK COMIC FEST coming to Westchester County Center, Sat, June 14th, 2014!

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

It’s all about comics, creators, collectibles, cosplay — and fans! New York City’s northern suburbs are going to experience their first comic convention in at least a decade next month…

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