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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…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Paradise Season 2 Review: Rebuilding the World Beyond the Bunker

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 20, 2026 No Comments

Season 1 of Paradise follows Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown), assigned to protect former U.S. President Cal Bradford (James Marsden) inside the isolated underground city known as…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

There Were Stories: The Evolution of Comic Books: The Silver Age

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

In 1956, the comic book world was reborn. As science reshaped everyday life and the future felt newly possible, comic books followed. Stories turned outward—toward imagination, invention, and worlds larger…

TV TV News

New ARROW & SUPERNATURAL Clips

Newsdesk February 21, 2014 No Comments

CW has released new clips from ARROW and SUPERNATURAL. Supernatural – Captives Clip Sometimes he’s just not that into you. Supernatural is all new Tuesday at 9/8c! Arrow – Time…

EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Toy Fair 2014: McFarlane Toys

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor February 21, 2014 No Comments

Alright. It’s confession time. One of the biggest reasons that your friendly neighborhood jman has been a toy collector for the last 20 years? Todd McFarlane and Spawn toys. Man…I…

EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Toy Fair 2014: Entertainment Earth

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 20, 2014 No Comments

If you didn’t know by now, not only Entertainment Earth a store, but they also make a lot of their own stuff. They really had an impressive showing at Toy…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment Reviews SPOTLIGHT

Home Entertainment Review: Darkman (Shout! Factory)

February 20, 2014 No Comments

Before Sam Raimi directed the first Spider-Man film franchise in the early 2000’s and staked his claim in the world of superheroes Universal took a gamble on Raimi, who at…

EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Toy Fair 2014: NECA

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor February 20, 2014 No Comments

2014 turns out to be more of the same for NECA. And by “more of the same”, your friendly neighborhood jman really means carrying on the great stuff that they’ve…

EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Toy Fair 2014: Diamond Select

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor February 20, 2014 No Comments

One of the companies your friendly neighborhood jman was looking forward to seeing the most at Toy Fair 2014 was Diamond Select. And, believe you me, they did not disappoint!…

EVENTS Other Events Toy News TOYS

Toy Fair 2014: Underground Toys

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 19, 2014 No Comments

Like Dr. Who? Then you have to check out what Underground Toys brought to Toy Fair. Not only are there more Dr. Who toys coming but housewares as well like…

EVENTS Other Events Toy News TOYS

Toy Fair 2014: Kasual Friday

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 19, 2014 No Comments

Kasual Friday just continues to wow! I got a chance to speak with founder Scott George and he showed me a lot of great mini figures coming down the pike.…

EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Toy Fair 2014: Funko

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor February 18, 2014 No Comments

For 2014, Funko continues to deliver cool stuff to the masses, as well as, branch out into new territories. Allison Nehls was kind enough to take us around Funko’s showroom…

EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Toy Fair 2014: DC Collectibles

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor February 18, 2014 2 Comments

Warning: You may want to grab yourself some Pepto Bismol. Because, the praise I’mma bout to heap onto DC Collectibles *may* make your stomach hurt. A lot (and in the…

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