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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…

TV TV Reviews

TV Review: Arrow: Season 2: Episode 23 [Season Finale]: Unthinkable (CW)

May 18, 2014 No Comments

The last two episodes prior to Unthinkable have set up the three part finale that started with City of Blood. So the finale not only has to be up to…

PODCASTS

The Next Issue 136 – We Can’t Possibly Watch Enough TV

May 18, 2014 No Comments

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN IN Before Pete runs out to see Godzilla, he join Aitch and Armand as they discuss: What they expect out of Godzilla Agents of Shield and…

Movie News MOVIES

New MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Teaser Trailer

Newsdesk May 16, 2014 No Comments

Disney has released a new teaser trailer for MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Also, don’t miss a LIVE Q&A with the cast including Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and…

Toy News TOYS

Titan Plans for Purr-fect Captain Action Cat Merchandise

Newsdesk May 16, 2014 No Comments

Titan Merchandise expandslicensing with CAE Titan Merchandise, a leading international licensee of pop culture icons and Captain Action Enterprises, licensors of the popular Captain Action line, are proud to announce…

Comic News COMICS

BOOM! STUDIOS ANNOUNCES NEW LINE OF DELUXE EDITION TRADE PAPERBACKS, KICKING OFF WITH ‘THE SAVAGE BROTHERS’

Newsdesk May 16, 2014 No Comments

Just as the dead walk again, THE SAVAGE BROTHERS have returned! The popular BOOM! Studios title is being resurrected to kick off the publisher’s new line of full-sized, deluxe editions,…

Comic News COMICS

We have a new PEANUTS original graphic novel coming!

Newsdesk May 16, 2014 No Comments

You’ve seen Snoopy in Japan, now see what the coolest beagle around gets up to in space! Next month we have the brand new, original graphic novel PEANUTS: THE BEAGLE…

Comic News COMICS

GODZILLA RESURFACES IN A NEW MINI-SERIES

Newsdesk May 16, 2014 No Comments

An Apocalyptic Wasteland Awaits The King Of The Monsters! This summer, the fire-breathing goliath, Godzilla faces a ravaged earth in the brand new mini-series Godzilla: Cataclysm! Like the previous critically…

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HIKARI FRIDAY ROUND 3!

Newsdesk May 16, 2014 No Comments

Are you ready for Hikari Friday Round 3?! This Friday, we are giving away TWO DIFFERENT Hikari Sofubi Vinyl Figures! We will pick two winners this week and each will…

Comic News COMICS

J. Jonah Jameson Was Right! Your First Look at AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1.2!

Newsdesk May 16, 2014 No Comments

Spider-Man is a menace! Today, Marvel is proud to present your first look at AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1.2 – the next exciting chapter of Learning to Crawl from New York Times…

Comic News COMICS

Trimpe. Wolverine. Hero Exclusive Overstreet #44.

Newsdesk May 16, 2014 No Comments

Co-creator Herb Trimpe returns to Wolverine for the Guide! The year 2014 is a big one for anniversaries and few of them would compare with the 40th anniversary of Marvel…

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