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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…

Conventions EVENTS

Marvel Comics ‘Amazing Spider-Man #1.2’ Exclusive Variant Cover By J.G. Jones For Philadelphia Comic Con

Newsdesk May 15, 2014 No Comments

VIP Attendees Receive Free Copy At Pennsylvania Convention Center, June 19-22; Continues Year-long Series In Which Marvel Offers Exclusive Books At All 16 Wizard World Shows Marvel Comics and Wizard…

Movie News MOVIES

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1 | EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK

Newsdesk May 15, 2014 No Comments

Lionsgate is thrilled to share the official DIGITAL FIRST LOOK at THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1. With this morning’s global debut of the first look at THE HUNGER…

Comic News COMICS

THE WORLD OF SKYLANDERS COMES TO COMICS

Newsdesk May 15, 2014 No Comments

Activision And IDW Announce First-Ever Skylanders Comic Book In conjunction with Activision, IDW Publishing is proud to announce the first-ever Skylanders comic-book series, penned by renowned comic-book writer Ron Marz…

Comic News COMICS

On Sale May 21st, 2014 – X-O MANOWAR #25 (PRELUDE TO ARMOR HUNTERS) | UNITY #7 | X-O MANOWAR #24 SECOND PRINTING

Newsdesk May 15, 2014 No Comments

X-O MANOWAR #25 (PRELUDE TO ARMOR HUNTERS) Written by ROBERT VENDITTI with TOM FOWLER and JUSTIN JORDAN Art by DIEGO BERNARD, SEAN CHEN, TOM FOWLER, BRYAN HITCH, J.G. JONES, BARRY…

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Superman Hall of Heroes To Honor Everyday Heroes

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

Christopher Reeve, Shaquille O’ Neal, Jackie Robinson, FDNY Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, marathon legends Dick and Rick Hoyt, National Teacher of the Year Jeff Charbonneau, and more ceremonially inducted as…

Movie News MOVIES

New Featurette and Clip for MALEFICENT

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

Disney has released new featurette “Light & Dark” and clip “Finger Prick” from MALEFICENT “Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and…

Toy News TOYS

Amazing Spider-Man 2 Minimates Swing into Comic Shops with New Photos!

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

The 56th series of Marvel Minimates is here, and it’s based on the latest entry in the cinematic world of Marvel superheroes: The Amazing Spider-Man 2! This week, when you…

Comic News COMICS

New series a stroke of pure GENIUS

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

What if the next great military mind was a teenaged girl from South Central? From writers Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman (Alphas, X-Men Origins: Nightcrawler, The Authority, The Highwaymen), rising-star…

Comic News COMICS

CULLEN BUNN AND VANESA R. DEL REY SET TO BLAME IT ALL ON ‘THE EMPTY MAN’

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

When you think of a good horror story, you might imagine some kind of monster, like the werewolves of CURSE or the nightmare fuel of CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER. However, some…

Toy News TOYS

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

Newsdesk May 14, 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…

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