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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,…

TV TV News

New ARROW Clip

Newsdesk May 6, 2014 No Comments

CW released a new clip from ARROW Arrow – Streets of Fire Clip All you have to do is just let go. Arrow is all new Wednesday at 8/7c!

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT The jman Sayeth...:

Star Wars, the Expanded Universe and Happily Ever After.

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor May 6, 2014 No Comments

Ahhhh…Star Wars. It’s all starting to build up again, isn’t it? The excitement, the buzz…can you feel it? The little pieces popping up here and there that are only the…

PODCASTS

Nerd Management -FCBD Special- Alter Ego comics featuring Mark Waid

May 6, 2014 No Comments

In this Free Comic Book Day Special the Nerd Management crew talks to comic book fans of all ages at Alter Ego Comics in Muncie Indiana! Then we stick around…

Comic News COMICS

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the Ultimate Visual History Reveals the Never-Before-Told Story of the Hit Franchise

Newsdesk May 5, 2014 No Comments

Forthcoming Hardcover Book Written By Andrew Farago; Foreword by Peter Laird In May 1984, two young comic book artists, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, self-published the first Teenage Mutant Ninja…

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C.O.W.L. enthusiasm soars

Newsdesk May 5, 2014 No Comments

The world’s first superhero labor union already stealing the hearts of critics and top comics industry creators Join Kyle Higgins (Batman, Nightwing), Alec Siegel (Captain America, Avengers), and Rod Reis…

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Hasbro’s Star Wars Day Reveals: ‘SDCC Jabba’ and ‘Black Series Yoda’

Newsdesk May 5, 2014 No Comments

Hasbro has revealed their offerings for the San Diego Comic Con exclusive. STAR WARS® THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH JABBA THE HUTT™ THRONE ROOM ACTION FIGURE Set (Approximate Retail Price: $64.99;…

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY BUSINESS OGN

Newsdesk May 5, 2014 No Comments

Someone has Spider-Man in their crosshairs and the only person in the Marvel Universe who can save him is…Peter Parker’s sister?! As the web-slinger meets family he never knew, will…

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MARVEL ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH WRITER SAM HUMPHRIES

Newsdesk May 5, 2014 No Comments

Marvel Entertainment is excited to announce the exclusive agreement with The Legendary Star-Lord writer, Sam Humphries. One of Wizard’s “Five Writers to Watch in 2011”, Humphries’ work on independent and…

Toy News TOYS

Funko’s May the 4th Be With You Giveaway!

Newsdesk May 4, 2014 No Comments

Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th Be With You! Funko loves Star Wars, so we decided to celebrate today by launching a giveaway! We are giving away FOUR Star…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

The Next Issue 135 – May the Fourth be Amazingly Free for you!!

May 4, 2014 No Comments

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN In this show, Aitch, Peter and Armand, tap a bit into the Dark side as they talk about a few things near and dear to them.…

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