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COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

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

The Awesome Fest Announces 2014 Summer Festival And First-Time Partnership With Wizard World Comic Con

Newsdesk May 12, 2014 No Comments

-Thursday, June 19, 2014 – Saturday, August 16, 2014- The Awesome Fest returns with an exciting 2014 summer festival from June 19th through August 16th with sponsor Visit Philadelphia™. Back…

Toy News TOYS

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: 1/6th scale Falcon Collectible Figure

Newsdesk May 12, 2014 No Comments

Marvel Studios’ Captain America: The Winter Soldier has been topping box offices around the world since it was released in theaters! With his distinctive mechanical wings and great performance by…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

Nerd Management -Ep. 38- Game of Dews

May 12, 2014 No Comments

The Nerd Management crew has an in depth chat about the Pepsi bottling strike in Indiana and the Game of Thrones. Special exclusive interview with James Tynion IV! We manage…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

The Next Issue – Where We Grade DC Comics

May 11, 2014 No Comments

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN So the whole crew is out celebrating Mothers’ Day with parents and spouses but that doesn’t mean we have to leave you hanging!! In today’s show,…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

TV Review: Arrow: Season 2: Episode 22: Streets of Fire (CW)

May 11, 2014 No Comments

I try to base my reviews off of a single viewing of an episode. While I’m watching, I make positive and negative notes about the moments in an episode that…

Movie News MOVIES

MALEFICENT New Clip and Character Posters

Newsdesk May 9, 2014 No Comments

Disney has released a new clip “Awkward Situation” and character posters from MALEFICENT “Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the…

TV TV News

MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE

Newsdesk May 9, 2014 No Comments

This Sunday, the return with an ALL-NEW episode of Marvel’s Avengers Assemble this Sunday beginning at 8am/7c inside the Marvel Universe on Disney XD! BIG HEROES! BIG VILLAINS! AND BIGGER…

Toy News TOYS

HIKARI FRIDAY ROUND 2!

Newsdesk May 9, 2014 No Comments

Are you ready for Hikari Friday Round 2?! Just like last Friday, we are giving away a Hikari Sofubi Vinyl Figure! We are holding the giveaway via our social media…

Comic News COMICS

2000 AD appeals for reader help in tracking down Judge Dredd newspaper gems

Newsdesk May 9, 2014 No Comments

Legendary British comic book 2000 AD is asking its readers to help solve a mystery – where have key episodes from the Judge Dredd newspaper strip gone? Later this year,…

TV TV News

Adult Swim Announces Upfront Programming Slate for 2014-15

Newsdesk May 9, 2014 1 Comment

Adult Swim Enters Upfront at #1 Adult Swim, basic cable’s #1 network with young adults for almost a decade, announces a slate of new and returning programming in advance of…

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