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

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 5, 2026 No Comments

By the mid-1980s, comics had grown darker. As optimism faded and moral certainty collapsed, stories turned inward. Heroes were questioned, authority was distrusted, and the old myths that once defined…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

Will Eisner’s The Plot and the Enduring Power of Antisemitic Propaganda

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 4, 2026 No Comments

Lies don’t disappear when they’re exposed—they evolve. In The Plot: The Secret Story of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, Will Eisner traced the life cycle of one of…

COLUMNS Opinion SPOTLIGHT

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…

Toy News TOYS

Anchorman 2 Wacky Wobbler’s & My Little Pony Blind Box

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

~ Anchorman ~ ~ My Little Pony ~ Anchorman Wacky Wobbler The release of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is getting close! And of course we have a new Wacky…

EVENTS Other Events Toy News TOYS

HASBRO AND LINKIN PARK RELEASE SPECIAL EDITION TRANSFORMERS ACTION FIGURE

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

he LINKIN PARK SOUNDWAVE TRANSFORMERS Figure Launches Today as Part of the Brand’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Premier global branded play company, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and world renowned rock band,…

Comic News COMICS

Marvel Custom Solutions Teams with Florida Blue and WellPoint’s Affiliated Health Plans to Create New Iron Man Comic Book

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

A city is under attack from evil forces that drain the will and desire to do anything that’s active or healthy! You can’t see them, you can’t hear them, but…

Comic News COMICS

ZERO’S FIRST MISSION IS A SUCCESSFUL SELL-OUT

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

Politically-charged spy tale sells out on first week of release ZERO #1, a brand new debut from writer Ales Kot with artist Michael Walsh, has officially sold out at the…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Phineas & Ferb Mission Marvel on DVD!

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

For the first time ever, a landmark animated adventure where two worlds collide, Phineas and Ferb team up with Marvel Super Heroes (Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk) Own Phineas…

Toy News TOYS

Tin-Tastic and Amy Farrah Fowler & Clark Griswold Wacky Wobbler’s!

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

~ Tin-Tastic ~ ~ Amy Farrah Fowler ~ ~ Clark Griswold ~ We have a wild assortment of FUN for you today! Tin-Tastic Our new Tin-Tastic activity sets are here!…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

The Lone Ranger on Blu-ray Combo Pack 12/17

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

Time is Ticking, the Tension is High, and the Ultimate Showdown Between Good and Evil is About to Explode THE LONE RANGER On Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, and On-Demand…

Comic News COMICS

Valiant Preview: ZUB and SEPULVEDA Present a Very Special Halloween Spooktacular in SHADOWMAN #11!

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Shadowman #11 from Harvey Award nominated writer Jim Zub (Skullkickers) and fan favorite artist Miguel Sepulveda (Red Lanterns)! On October 2nd,…

Comic News COMICS

THE BOUNCE SPRINGS IT’S WAY TO ANOTHER SELL OUT

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

Who Says Slacker Heroes Can’t Succeed? THE BOUNCE #5, written by Joe Casey and drawn by David Messina, has sold out at the distributor level. THE BOUNCE stars Jasper Jenkins,…

TV TV News

New Media Available for “DC NATION”, “BEWARE THE BATMAN”, “TEEN TITANS GO!”

Newsdesk September 20, 2013 No Comments

New Animated Shorts Airing Saturday, September 21 10:00 a.m. ET/PT On Cartoon Network Super Pets “The League of Just Us” “Control” New Episode Airs Saturday, September 21 10:00 A.M. on…

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