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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

Diamond Announces Contents of the June 2014 PREVIEWS

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

June’s PREVIEWS Features DC Entertainment’s The Multiversity The June edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops, hobby stores, and other specialty outlets on May 28th.…

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Five WWE Stars At Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends Punctuate Chicago Comic Con Lineup With guests on Thursday, Friday & Saturday; Special VIP Packages are available now! Wizard World today announced WWE Superstars John…

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The New Adventures of Superman, Batman now available on Warner Archive Instant; Aquaman coming soon

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

World’s Finest Heroes – in an Instant! Warner Archive Instant Now Streaming The New Adventures of Batman & The New Adventures of Superman; Filmation’s Aquaman Coming in June Warner Archive…

EVENTS Movie News MOVIES Other Events

FANS HAVE A CHANCE TO BE IN STAR WARS: EPISODE VII

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

J.J. Abrams Announces “Force for Change” Campaign to Benefit UNICEF’s Innovation Labs and Programs Beginning Today, Visit Omaze.com/StarWars to Enter for a Chance to Win Today in a special video…

Toy News TOYS

WHO YA GONNA CALL?…DOMO!

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

ICONS COLLIDE IN COLOSSAL POP-CULTURE MASH-UP PAIRING DOMO WITH GHOSTBUSTER FRANCHISE IN NEW CONSUMER PRODUCTS LINE The Internet and social media meme that has become a mascot for the millennial…

Movie News MOVIES

Cameras Roll on Director Zack Snyder’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” from Warner Bros. Pictures

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Principal photography is underway in Metro Detroit, Michigan Filming is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” the highly anticipated action adventure from director Zack Snyder,…

Movie News MOVIES

New Clips and Featurette For MALEFICENT!

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Disney has released two new clips and a featurette from MALEFICENT Maleficent – Clip “Fairy Godmother” Aurora and Maleficent come face-to-face in the Moors. Maleficent – Clip “In The Clouds”…

Movie News MOVIES

Exciting New Trailer for KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE

Newsdesk May 21, 2014 No Comments

Colin Firth as kick ass super spy? Yep. 20th Century Fox has just released the first official TRAILER for their action-thriller film, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE. Check out the BRAND…

Comic Reviews COMICS

Comic Review: Saga #19 (Image Comics)

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor May 21, 2014 1 Comment

I admit here and now, I didn’t get on the Saga bandwagon initially. For a long time, even. Because, I had a feeling it was just that…a bandwagon thing. When…

EVENTS Other Events

“KING KIRBY” Kickstarter Launches to Bring Artist’s Story to Life on Stage

Newsdesk May 19, 2014 No Comments

King Kirby, a play by the husband-and-wife team of NYIT-award winning playwright Crystal Skillman and New York Times bestselling comics writer Fred Van Lente about the life of legendary artist…

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