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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…

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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

Secret History Revealed in MIGHTY AVENGERS #11 – a Tie-In to Original Sin!

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

Who are the original Mighty Avengers? Find out this June in MIGHTY AVENGERS #11, a tie-in to ORIGINAL SIN! From Al Ewing and Greg Land – the ghostly Deathwalkers rise…

Comic News COMICS

IDW’S KILLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT FOR ANIMATED TV SERIES

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

From The Executive Producer of The Boondocks and Everybody Hates Chris Award-winning executive producer/writer Rodney Barnes (The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris) teams up with acclaimed comics creator Alan Robert to…

Comic News COMICS

The perfect new series for WAYWARD Buffy fans

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

Can Rori unlock the secret to her powers in time to fight mythological monsters? Writer Jim Zub (SKULLKICKERS, Samurai Jack) teams up with penciler Steve Cummings (Legends of the Dark…

Toy News TOYS

TMNT MYSTERY MINIS, POP!, WACKY WOBBLERS

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mystery Minis COWABUGA DUDE! These Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2.5″ Mystery Minis are totally tubular, dude! All four of your favorite teenage turtles are here from…

Comic News COMICS

MORNING GLORIES’ JOE EISMA JOINS THE ‘EVIL EMPIRE’

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

Industry pro Joe Eisma (Morning Glories) is turning to the Dark Side! Okay, not really. But he is coming onboard as a guest artist on EVIL EMPIRE #5, a special…

Comic News COMICS

VALIANT Unleashes #VALIANTCRAFT Month This August!

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

This August, VALIANT FIRST is building a whole new dimension brick-by-brick! As revealed at Nerdist.com, Valiant is topping off the success of the VALIANT FIRST initiative – Valiant’s all-new summer…

Toy News TOYS

New X-Men Legends Pics

Newsdesk May 14, 2014 No Comments

Hasbro has released images of the Toys “R” Us-exclusive wave of X-Men Marvel Legends figures. The figures will be available in late June.

Toy News TOYS

NECA AND TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX CONSUMER PRODUCTS REVEAL THIRD WAVE OF CELEBRITY NAMES TIED TO MERCHANDISE PROGRAM IN CELEBRATION OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIMPSONS

Newsdesk May 13, 2014 No Comments

he Latest Celebrity Guest Stars to See Themselves Featured in Limited-Edition Boutique Collection Includes Penn and Teller, Bret Hart, Stephen King, Leonard Nimoy and R.E.M., Available June 2014 “Woo Hoo!”…

Comic News COMICS

ARCHAIA WANTS YOU TO GET HOOKED ON AN ‘INTERESTING DRUG’

Newsdesk May 13, 2014 No Comments

Nostalgia is a powerful force, but what happens when it becomes the hottest drug on the market? In May, Archaia, an award-winning imprint of BOOM! Studios, shows us the dangers…

Comic News COMICS

Marvel & Stephen King Unveil Next Chapter in THE DARK TOWER Epic!

Newsdesk May 13, 2014 No Comments

Marvel, in collaboration with Stephen King, is proud to announce the new chapter in the Dark Tower series – DARK TOWER: THE DRAWING OF THE THREE – THE PRISONER. Beginning…

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