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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…

Comic Reviews COMICS SPOTLIGHT

Comic Review: TMNT- Utrom Empire #1 (IDW)

January 21, 2014 No Comments

Publisher: IDW Writer: Paul Allor Artist: Andy Kuhn Colorist: Bill Crabtree The story so far…“On Burnow Island, Krang struggles to build a home for the remnants of his once powerful…

Comic Reviews COMICS SPOTLIGHT

Comic Review: Zero #5 (Image Comics)

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor January 21, 2014 3 Comments

I do this bit on a regular basis where I go through Previews each month a pick out the stuff I find most interesting. I call it, “My Top 5…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

Nerd Management -Ep. 25- President Potus

January 20, 2014 No Comments

This week we chat with Chase Kahlo from Indy Pop Con about some exciting things coming to Indianapolis! We chat the last two weeks worth of comics and what it…

Toy News TOYS

The Superior Spider-Man Swings into Disney Stores as the Newest Marvel Select Figure

Newsdesk January 20, 2014 No Comments

The new Marvel Select Winter Soldier action figure is officially a hit with collectors, and now Diamond Select and the Disney Store have unveiled their next exclusive collaboration! Starting this…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

The Next Issue 122 – Warriors, NFL, Strangers and Awesome-Con

January 19, 2014 No Comments

Hi Guys!!! We are new to the page but not new to podcasting. We are The Next Issue Podcast!!! We are here weekly with the latest in comic and con…

Toy News TOYS

Gentle Giant and Chronicle Books partner on special project

Newsdesk January 17, 2014 No Comments

Gentle Giant has partnered with Chronicle Books to put together something pretty special. Just in time for Father’s Day, we’re going to release special editions of the incredibly popular Darth…

Movie News MOVIES

Zack Snyder’s Much-Anticipated Superman/Batman Film Moves to May 6, 2016. Warner Bros. Pictures’ All New Peter Pan Adventure Flies into a July 17, 2015 Release Date.

Newsdesk January 17, 2014 No Comments

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that the release of Zack Snyder’s untitled Superman/Batman film has been moved to May 6, 2016, allowing the filmmakers time to realize fully their vision,…

TV TV News

MARVEL’S HULK AND THE AGENTS OF S.M.A.S.H. Video Clip

Newsdesk January 17, 2014 No Comments

BIG HEROES! BIG VILLAINS! AND BIGGER ADVENTURES…this week Share Your Universe this Sunday (8am/7c) with a brand new episode of Marvel’s Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. Inside Marvel Universe…

Toy News TOYS

Thor: The Dark World: 1/6th scale Loki Collectible Figure

Newsdesk January 17, 2014 No Comments

“You must be truly desperate to come to me for help.” A new powerful enemy has appeared to destroy the nine realms, and Thor is forced to seek assistance from…

TV TV News

AMC Releases “The Walking Dead” Trailer for Mid-Season Premiere

Newsdesk January 17, 2014 No Comments

AMC released today a new trailer for the return of “The Walking Dead” season four, premiering Sunday, February 9 at 9pm ET. Following the devastating events of the mid-season finale,…

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