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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

THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL MODERN SUPERHERO BLOWS MINDS, SELLS OUT

Newsdesk May 22, 2014 No Comments

THE WALKING DEAD’s Robert Kirkman takes over INVINCIBLE to stunning effect In a genre full of lackluster events and temporary deaths, Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley’s INVINCIBLE is a superhero…

Toy News TOYS

Magic: The Gathering The Legacy Collection

Newsdesk May 22, 2014 No Comments

Funko is excited to bring you the newest series from The Legacy Collection… Magic: The Gathering Planeswalkers! Funko is excited to expand the existing licensing agreement with Wizards of the…

Comic News COMICS

TwoMorrows relives the late 1960s of comics in the latest American Comic Book Chronicles volume

Newsdesk May 22, 2014 No Comments

The American Comic Book Chronicles is TwoMorrows Publishing’s ambitious series of full-color hardcovers, where the company’s top authors document each decade of comic book history from the 1920s to present.…

Comic News COMICS

Face Value Comics: A Comic That Is the First of Its Kind

Newsdesk May 22, 2014 No Comments

The first comic book featuring an autistic super hero is going to change lives and give hope. Diamond Comic Distributors is pleased to announce the newly signed distribution agreement with…

Conventions EVENTS

ReedPOP Reveals MAJOR Marvel Integration for Special Edition: NYC — Inaugural Comic Book Event

Newsdesk May 22, 2014 No Comments

Event Highlighted by Marvel Young Guns Panel and Marvel Unlimited+ Members Only Event Special Edition: NYC just got a little more Marvel-ous. Today ReedPOP, the world’s leading producer of pop…

Movie Reviews MOVIES

Movie Review: X-Men: Days Of Future Past (20th Century Fox)

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher May 22, 2014 No Comments

In 2000, 20th Century Fox and director Bryan Singer brought one of comics most popular teams to the big screen. X-Men was a hit. So much so, that it warranted…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

Nerd Management -Ep. 39- Tob Penelope Ropkuh and the Ladybells (Feat. Scott Snyder)

May 22, 2014 No Comments

The Nerd boys sit down with comic book writer Scott Snyder! The gang also share their thoughts about all of the EXCITING DC TV news! We manage to manage all…

Movie News MOVIES

BIG HERO 6 Teaser Trailer

Newsdesk May 22, 2014 No Comments

Disney has released the teaser trailer for BIG HERO 6 With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure…

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Home Entertainment Review: JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time (Warner)

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher May 21, 2014 No Comments

What if there never Superman never existed? Would the Justice League still be around? And how would it affect future generations of heroes? Lex Luthor and the Legion of Doom,…

Comic News COMICS

MPH #2 CONNECTING VARIANTS TO FEATURE ART BY ACCLAIMED ARTIST LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Millarworld In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Millarworld, Image Comics is pleased to reveal two connecting MPH #2 variant covers featuring art…

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