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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

Mezco Presents Friday The 13th Lucky Mystery Box

Newsdesk September 12, 2013 No Comments

Triskaidekaphobics rejoice! Mezco has just made Friday the 13th less frightening, with their Friday The 13th Lucky Mystery Box. Each $13 box will contain: A mystery Mez-Itz 6inch figure A…

Toy News TOYS

New from Gentle Giant Ltd. for September 2013!

Newsdesk September 11, 2013 No Comments

Here’s what’s new from Gentle Giant for September 2013. We’ve got two exciting new items this month, both from our Star Wars Jumbo Vintage Figure line. One of them was…

Toy News TOYS

The Nightmare Before Christmas Pop!’s and Wacky Wobbler & A Christmas Story Pop!’s

Newsdesk September 11, 2013 No Comments

~ THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS ~ ~ A CHRISTMAS STORY ~ “Kidnap Mr Sandy Claws?!” Pop! Disney: The Nightmare Before Christmas Get ready to celebrate the holidays with these new…

Toy News TOYS

DC Skelanimals & Futurama Tineez Series 2 in Stores Now! Voltron Returns Contest!

Newsdesk September 11, 2013 No Comments

BIG FALL NEWS FROM TOYNAMI: FUTURAMA GETS TINEEZ, SKELANIMALS GOES DC, AND #VOLTRONRETURNS! Van Nuys, California – Monday, September 9, 2013 – Fall is coming and with it, Toynami brings…

Comic News COMICS

“PERFECT DAY” Darkens in HARBINGER #16!

Newsdesk September 11, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Harbinger #16 – the next mind-bending chapter of “Perfect Day” from all-star creators Joshua Dysart and Barry Kitson! Heading west, the…

Toy News TOYS

Mezco Releases Breaking Bad: The Pink Teddy Bear Eye Limited Edition Keychain

Newsdesk September 11, 2013 No Comments

Mezco proudly presents one of the most mysterious and unusual icons of Breaking Bad; The Pink Teddy Bear Eye. Mezco’s life size keychain replicates the eye of The Pink Teddy…

Comic News COMICS

Archaia Announces ‘HAWKEN: MELEE’

Newsdesk September 11, 2013 No Comments

ARCHAIA ANNOUNCES ‘HAWKEN: MELEE’ MINISERIES, EXPANDING THE WORLD OF THE AWARD-WINNING ONLINE VIDEO GAME, ‘HAWKEN’ Follow-up to the original graphic novel ‘HAWKEN: GENESIS’ debuts as a five-part Digital First title,…

Conventions EVENTS

Fan Communities at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con

Newsdesk September 11, 2013 No Comments

‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Star Wars,’ Superheroes, Cosplayers Among Fan Communities At Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Local Groups Join Noted Cosplayers Eric ‘The Smoke’ Moran, Ivy Doomkitty And Famous Replica Batmobile,…

Comic Reviews COMICS

Comic Review: Star Wars #9 (Dark Horse)

September 11, 2013 No Comments

Typically speaking, I don’t like stories that take place between two stories we already know. To me, they feel like filler and knowing how everything turns out normally takes away…

Conventions EVENTS PODCASTS

Cincinnati Comic Con Explored by NERD MANAGEMENT

September 10, 2013 No Comments

The only convention I had ever been to was an annual table top convention that Indianapolis holds called “GenCon.” It’s cited as the “largest gaming convention in the country”,but I…

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