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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 TV TV News

IDW ENTERTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT ONE TELEVISION TO DEVELOP V-WARS AS A SERIES

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Tim Schlattmann To Write The Pilot IDW Entertainment and Entertainment One Television (eOne Television) announced today that V-Wars will be the first series project developed under the recently announced first-look…

Comic News COMICS

A DEADLY WOMAN RETURNS TO THE FIELD IN VELVET

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting put a dark new twist on the spy genre VELVET is the graphic novel that results when Ed Brubaker (FATALE) and Steve Epting, the creative…

Movie News MOVIES

“Ninjago” Coming to Theatres on September 23, 2016

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

The Ninja-inspired LEGO® minifigures will be featured in an all-new adventure Expanding the LEGO® brand’s cinema universe, Warner Bros. Pictures has slated the animated 3D action adventure “Ninjago” for release…

Toy News TOYS

Guardians of the Galaxy Mystery Minis

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Marvel’s Cosmic Universe just got miniaturized! Heroes and Villains from this summer’s highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy have been materialized into Mystery Minis! Featuring the Cosmos most nefarious villains:…

Comic News COMICS

‘THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL’ JOINS THE KABOOM! LINEUP THIS JUNE

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Join Gumball, Darwin, and all of their friends as they take on their next extraordinary adventure—comics! This June, KaBOOM!, an award-winning imprint of BOOM! Studios, and Cartoon Network Enterprises, the…

Comic News COMICS

SCIENCE-FICTION ADVENTURE TEACHES KIDS SCIENCE IN HOWTOONS: (RE)IGNITION

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Comic series with DIY projects kids and parents can learn from and enjoy together The awe-inspiring, adventure-loving, science-doing, energy-literacy series co-created by EAST OF WEST’s Nick Dragotta returns with an…

Comic News COMICS

Buck Rogers Jets 500 Years into the Future and into PREVIEWS

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

The classic comic is revised and captured in limited edition Previews Exclusive hardcover graphic novel. Strap on your rocket packs and go for a wild ride with Buck Rogers in…

Toy News TOYS

Nickelodeon and KIDROBOT Partner to Create Exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Themed Products

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Beloved Turtles Franchise Gets KIDROBOT Transformation with Branded Keychains, Collectible Vinyl Figures, Apparel and More! Nickelodeon and KIDROBOT have joined creative forces for the launch of an exclusive Teenage Mutant…

Toy News TOYS

NICKELODEON AND FUNKO EXPAND MULTI-YEAR LICENSING DEAL TO INCLUDE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Themed Vinyl Figures, Bobble Heads and Mini-Figures, Hit Shelves this Summer! Nickelodeon and Funko prepare to spread Turtle Power this summer, with the launch of Teenage Mutant…

Comic News COMICS

Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Art of Level 7 Variant Covers Debut In August!

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Marvel is proud to announce the debut of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Art of Level 7 comic book variant covers available this August. These variants will feature artwork from…

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