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SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Spider-Noir Captures the Spirit of Classic Film Noir — But Forgets the Creators Behind the Characters

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher May 22, 2026 No Comments

Spider-Man Noir started off as part of Marvel’s Noir line of comics, which reimagined Marvel characters in film noir-inspired settings during the 1930s. Some of those books were stronger than…

Movie Reviews MOVIES SPOTLIGHT

The Mandalorian and Grogu Delivers Fun, Action, and Familiarity

Dan Kleiner May 21, 2026 No Comments

“I try to avoid violence.”The Mandalorian and Grogu is a well-made, mid-stakes, self- contained, action-oriented adventure full of Easter eggs. The film effectively resets the Mandalorian for future missions in…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Rick and Morty Season 9 Delivers More Multiversal Madness

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher May 19, 2026 No Comments

Rick and Morty returns for its ninth season with more multiversal insanity, bizarre science-fiction concepts, and the kind of chaotic humor fans have come to expect from the long-running animated…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking About Nothing Can Stop…The Ape

Anthony Andujar Jr. May 18, 2026 No Comments

Blending giant ape gods, Hanna-Barbera-inspired adventure, and heartfelt character dynamics, Nothing Can Stop…The Ape! is the latest collaboration from acclaimed writers Thomas Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson. Published through Mad Cave…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News SPOTLIGHT

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Is Bigger, Bloodier, and More Twisted

Sean Isaacs May 8, 2026 No Comments

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come picks up after the events of the first film, with Grace being hospitalized in the immediate aftermath of the deadly ritual, facing possible…

Movie Reviews MOVIES SPOTLIGHT

Mortal Kombat II Is a Fatality-Filled Crowd Pleaser

Dan Kleiner May 7, 2026 No Comments

“Strength is not a closed fist.”Mortal Kombat II is a dumb, fun, fatality-filled rumpus. It is a very smart, very silly movie. MKII fixes the biggest flaw that its predecessor,…

Movie Reviews MOVIES SPOTLIGHT

War, Trauma, and Towering Mechs Collide in Gundam Hathaway’s Latest Chapter

Dan Kleiner May 6, 2026 No Comments

“The more people, the more complicated the situation, and then it’s just chaos.” Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway-The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is a visual spectacle that suffers slightly from middle-sibling…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Regular Show: The Lost Tapes Review — A Familiar Return That Doesn’t Miss a Beat

Sean Isaacs April 27, 2026 No Comments

In 2010, Cartoon Network premiered Regular Show, created by J. G. Quintel. It centered around two slacker best friends, Mordecai and Rigby, who work in a park and the surreal,…

Movie Reviews MOVIES SPOTLIGHT

Review: Over Your Dead Body Is a Twisted, Blood-Soaked Comedy That’s Not for Everyone

Dan Kleiner April 23, 2026 No Comments

“You would like a document, in writing, about our plan to kill my wife?” Over Your Dead Body is an absurdly over-the-top, blood-drenched, body-horror black comedy which crackles with energy…

COLUMNS Editorial Opinion SPOTLIGHT

WATCHMEN: A Study in Misunderstanding the Source Material

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher April 7, 2026 No Comments

Zack Snyder’s Watchmen is often called one of the most faithful comic book adaptations ever made. But looking like Watchmen isn’t the same as understanding it. In this video essay,…

Comic News COMICS

JOURNEY TO THE MAGICAL LAND OF FIGNATION IN ODDLY NORMAL

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

You’re invited to join in on an extraordinary fantasy adventure A little bit The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with a splash of Liz Kessler’s Emily Windsnap series, ODDLY NORMAL is…

Toy News TOYS

Exclusive Unmasked Amazing Spider-Man 2 Figure Available at Marvelshop.com!

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has amazed audiences around the globe, and love for the wall-crawling hero is stronger than ever! The top-grossing movie sees Spider-Man’s friends become his worst enemies…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

Marvel Comes to SPECIAL EDITION NYC With a Can’t Miss Panel Lineup!

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

Face front, true believer! New York City’s newest convention just got a bit more Marvel-ous! This weekend, Marvel kicks off Special Edition NYC’s inaugural show in style with an exciting…

Comic News COMICS

New story arc of LAZARUS promises more romance and betrayal

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

Issue #11 marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in the New York Times bestselling dystopian series “Greg Rucka! He is the coolest graphic writer. I love him… Lazarus is…

Comic News COMICS

Enlist with the ARMOR HUNTERS NAME GENERATOR Today! Stop the X-O MANOWAR Outbreak!

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

Many have fought. Many have died. Were you one of the ARMOR HUNTERS’ honored fallen? How many armors did you destroy in pursuit of a safer universe? And what brought…

Movie News MOVIES

SEEKING REAL “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY!”

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Marvel Studios, Dolby® Laboratories and Visa Signature Join Forces to Find GUARDIANS OF GOOD— Real “Guardians of the Galaxy” Who Better Their Communities Through Service,…

Conventions EVENTS

REEDPOP TAKES OVER BIG APPLE WITH LAUNCH OF WEEKLONG POP CULTURE CELEBRATION – NEW YORK SUPER WEEK

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

INAUGURAL FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE MUSIC, TV, FILM AND MORE WITH DOZENS OF EVENTS AT MAJOR VENUES THROUGHOUT NYC OCTOBER 3-12 ReedPOP, the world’s largest producer of pop culture events, today…

Fanboy Factor PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

Fanboy Factor Podcast Episode 2: Creators, Comics and Toys. Oh my!

Fanboy Factor June 11, 2014 No Comments

Brian Isaacs and your friendly neighborhood jman are at it again. Unpacking and examining the day’s comic news. From the long uncredited co-creator of the Batman, Bill Finger, to why…

Comic News COMICS

LAND OF OOO NOW RECRUITING IN ‘ADVENTURE TIME: BANANA GUARD ACADEMY’

Newsdesk June 10, 2014 No Comments

Have you ever wanted to serve in the illustrious Banana Guards and protect the Candy Kingdom? Well now’s your chance! Root Beer Guy is calling on all guards (banana or…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

IDW SETS UP DOWN UNDER!

Newsdesk June 10, 2014 No Comments

Ted Adams And Chris Ryall Bring Exclusives And Announcements To Supanova Pop Cultre Expo Over two weekends this June, IDW CEO & Publisher Ted Adams and Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief Chris…

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