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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…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

Nerd Management -Ep. 40- Pop Con is Coming!

May 26, 2014 No Comments

Coming this weekend is Indy Pop Con!!! Alec and Warner sit down with Carl Doninger about what we can expect from the “one con to rule them all!” Afterward, the…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

UGLYCON at GR2 Giant Robot June 21 2014

Newsdesk May 23, 2014 No Comments
Comic News COMICS

MANHATTAN HAS A NEW PROTECTOR IN ‘THOMAS ALSOP’

Newsdesk May 23, 2014 No Comments

What would you do if you had the magical ability and responsibility to protect the island of Manhattan from supernatural forces of evil? Well, if you’re Thomas Alsop, you get…

Toy News TOYS

MOTU Trapjaw 1/4th Scale Statue

Newsdesk May 23, 2014 No Comments

Pop Culture Shock Collectibles Presents MOTU Trapjaw 1:4th Statue Product Pre-order Launches June 2nd PCSC Exclusive Version Also Available An evil minion of Skeletor stands on the horizon, his evil…

Toy News TOYS

PREVIEWS Offers Deathstroke as a POP! Figure for the First Time

Newsdesk May 23, 2014 No Comments

The infamous DC Comics villain Deathstroke is making his debut as an exclusive POP! Vinyl figure from FUNKO! The new Deathstroke POP! Figure is featured in both his traditional body…

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HIKARI FRIDAY ROUND 4!

Newsdesk May 23, 2014 No Comments

Hikari Friday Round 4! We are giving away another Hikari Sofubi Figure! We are holding the giveaway via our social media channels. www.facebook.com/OriginalFunko www.twitter.com/OriginalFunko Instagram @OriginalFunko This week we are…

Conventions EVENTS

Comic Book Legend Stan Lee To Attend Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con On Sunday, June 1

Newsdesk May 23, 2014 No Comments

Iconic Creator, Personality Joins Celebrities, Superstar Artists At Georgia World Congress Center Stan Lee, the legendary comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, and current Chairman and Chief Creative Officer…

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MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE Clip

Newsdesk May 23, 2014 No Comments

This Sunday, prepare for a morning full of adventures with Marvel’s Avengers Assemble beginning at 8am/7c inside the Marvel Universe on Disney XD. And check out an all-new episode “The…

Toy News TOYS

New Kotobukiya Product Announcements

Newsdesk May 23, 2014 No Comments

Kotobukiya has announced the release of 4 new products: FREDDY VS. JASON ~ JASON VOORHEES BISHOUJO STATUE DC COMICS GREEN ARROW NEW 52 ARTFX+ STATUE HALO MASTER CHIEF ARTFX STATUE…

Toy News TOYS

Fans Choose the Minimates in Marvel?s Infinity Box Set at Toys ?R? Us!

Newsdesk May 22, 2014 No Comments

One of the biggest events in the Marvel Universe last year was Infinity, in which the Avengers protected Earth from imminent destruction even as the world-conquering Thanos cut a path…

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