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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,…

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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