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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…

TV TV News

Friday the 13th: 30 Days until The Walking Dead Season 4

Newsdesk September 13, 2013 No Comments

The Walking Dead Season 4 premieres on Sunday, October 13 at 9/8c.

TV TV News

NEW Beware the Batman and Teen Titans Go! Video and Images Now Available

Newsdesk September 13, 2013 No Comments

New Animated Shorts Airing Saturday, September 14 10:00 a.m. ET/PT On Cartoon Network “Aardman – DC’s Worlds Funnest” “Allies” New Episode Airs Saturday, September 14 10:00 A.M. on Cartoon Network…

Movie News MOVIES

DREDD sequel fan campaign aims to coordinate massive ‘Day of Action’ on September 18th

Newsdesk September 13, 2013 No Comments

More than 80,000 people have signed the official petition, star Karl Urban supports it, and now the campaign for a sequel to last year’s DREDD movie is calling for an…

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HALLOWEEN COMICFEST’s “The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest Ever”

Newsdesk September 13, 2013 No Comments

Halloween ComicFest Features Month-Long Costume Contest to Win $500 Shopping Spree at Your Local Comic Shop, Plus More Prizes Halloween ComicFest is holding “The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest Ever”, where…

Comic News COMICS

ZERO #1 Lands in Comic Stores on September 18, 2013

Newsdesk September 13, 2013 No Comments
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Nickelodeon Debuts Book 2 of Fan-Favorite The Legend of Korra Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:00p.m.

Newsdesk September 13, 2013 No Comments

Nickelodeon Debuts Book 2 of Fan-Favorite The Legend of Korra Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:00p.m. (ET/PT) On Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT, The Legend of Korra returns with…

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Nerd Management -Ep11- Put Your Name On It

September 13, 2013 No Comments

Need your weekly dosage of nerd? Are you a fan of Doctor Who? Comics? Super Hero Movies? Video Games? Then look no further than the “Nerd Management” podcast! Join hosts…

Comic News COMICS

UNITY FIRST LOOK: CARY NORD Goes “Fully Rendered” for X-O MANOWAR #19!

Newsdesk September 12, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to present the first look at Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord’s fully rendered interior art for X-O Manowar #19 – the FIRST ISSUE of an all-new, standalone…

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UGLYDOLL at New York Fashion Week

Newsdesk September 12, 2013 No Comments

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323595004579064932240910134.html#slide/6 visit us at www.uglydolls.com

Comic News COMICS

‘HIT’ #1 SELLS OUT GOES TO SECOND PRINT

Newsdesk September 12, 2013 No Comments

BOOM! Studios is proud to announce that HIT #1, the debut original comic from writer Bryce Carlson (ADVENTURE TIME) and newcomer artist Vanesa R. Del Rey, has sold out at…

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