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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

Diamond and Trajectory Announce Global Digital Comic Distribution Deal

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

Trajectory™, Inc. and Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. today announced they have entered into a multi-year agreement to bring printed comics into digital marketplaces around the world. As part of the…

Conventions EVENTS

The New 52: Futures End Co-Writers Jurgens and Giffen Come to Baltimore!

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

Come to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for the premiere inaugural three-day Baltimore Comic-Con, September 5-7, 2014, at the Baltimore Convention Center! Joining our line-up of comics super-stars are two titans of…

Comic News COMICS

Madefire Signs Four New Comic Book Publishers to Motion Book Platform

Newsdesk May 28, 2014 No Comments

Clive Barker’s Seraphim, Archie, Lion Forge and Arcana sign on as the next wave of publishers to bring popular titles to the Madefire Motion Books platform Madefire, a digital storytelling…

Comic Reviews COMICS

Comic Review: Serenity: Leaves on the Wind Part 4 & 5 (Dark Horse)

May 28, 2014 No Comments

If you’ve been reading Leaves on the Wind, then you’re already caught up on what is currently going on. Funnily enough, this review is my way of catching up with…

Conventions EVENTS

Hero Initiative Heads to the Beach with special guest Nate Van Dyke!

Newsdesk May 27, 2014 No Comments

Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that helps comic creators in medical and financial need, attends the Long Beach Comic Expo May 31 and June 1 at the Long Beach Convention…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Two action adventure cult classics debut on Blu-ray for the first time: I Escaped from Devil’s Island and The Final Option – together on a double-feature Blu-ray

Newsdesk May 27, 2014 No Comments

HITS HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES EVERYWHERE ON JULY 15, 2014 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY Lock and load your Blu-ray™ player – it’s time for a double-barreled blast of high-octane, high-definition action when…

Movie News MOVIES

PRODUCTION ON INSURGENT, THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE DIVERGENT FRANCHISE, COMMENCES TODAY

Newsdesk May 27, 2014 No Comments

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) announced today that principal photography has commenced in Atlanta on the feature film adaptation of INSURGENT, the second installment of the blockbuster DIVERGENT action adventure franchise, starring…

Toy News TOYS

Get Exclusive Guardians of the Galaxy Collectibles in May’s PREVIEWS

Newsdesk May 27, 2014 No Comments

Just in time for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (GOTG) comic series and movie release, comes the PREVIEWS Exclusive Rocket Raccoon cap and Star-Lord mask. Fans of the characters can…

Comic News COMICS

RETURN TO THE WORLD OF REIMAGINED CLASSIC TALES WITH CAMILLA D’ERRICO’S ‘TANPOPO VOL. 2’

Newsdesk May 27, 2014 No Comments

BOOM! Studios invites you to explore the world of classic literature in an all-new way with Camilla d’Errico’s hauntingly beautiful TANPOPO VOL. 2. d’Errico continues the story of innocent young…

Comic News COMICS

First Look: …And an Ass Map Shall Guide Them in THE DELINQUENTS #1 – Coming in August from VALIANT FIRST!

Newsdesk May 27, 2014 No Comments

Confrontation! Devastation! Inebriation! (And the lost secret of the hobos too!) Oh dear God no, you’d better get out of the way…because here come THE DELINQUENTS! Valiant is proud to…

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