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COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

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…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Iron Man 3 Jarvis App Available Today!

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

Ever wonder what it’s like to be Tony Stark? Now you can find out with an interactive experience app hosted by JARVIS on your iOS device! Create customized alarms to…

Toy News TOYS

On Sale This Week: Onslaught, Atom Eve, Domo and Spider-Man!

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

It’s another new Toy Day, and another batch of brand-new releases from Diamond Select Toys! Hitting comic shops today are the Domo Vinyl Bank, Atom Eve Femme Fatale Statue, Spider-Man…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

ROBOT CHICKEN SEASON 6 on Blu-ray and DVD 10/8/13!!

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

Back at it!! Adult Swim’s latest release, ROBOT CHICKEN SEASON 6, returns to the scene on Blu-ray and DVD October 8th! The animated stop-motion series lampoons pop culture icons and…

TV TV News

THE CW ACQUIRES COMEDY SERIES “SEED” FROM STUDIO ENTERTAINMENT ONE

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

Continuing to add more original programming to its primetime schedule, The CW Network has licensed the U.S. broadcast rights for the half-hour original comedy series SEED from leading independent studio…

TV TV News

STARZ AND SONY PICTURES TV ADD DUNCAN LACROIX TO THE “OUTLANDER” CLAN

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

Duncan Lacroix Joins Cast of Anticipated Original Series as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser Starz in association with Sony Pictures Television has announced today that Duncan Lacroix (“Game of Thrones,” “Primeval”) will…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Captain Action NYCC Convention Sketchbook/Coloring Book

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

Captain Action reveals throwback “Coloring Book” NYCC Exclusive; A Sketchbook disguised as vintage Coloring Book Captain Action Enterprises announces another New York Comic Con exclusive: The Captain Action Convention Sketchbook…

Comic News COMICS

M PRESS TO RELEASE THE ALL-NEW DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE PROSE NOVEL, THE RIGHT EYE OF GOD!

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

‘Race for the Gold’ writer Thorn Bacon returns in collaboration with Julie A. Mitzel! Released today is M Press veteran writer Thorn Bacon’s (Race for the Gold) first collaboration with…

Conventions EVENTS

Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Programming Annoucement

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

‘One-On-One’ Sessions With Stan Lee, William Shatner, Evening Parties, Meet & Greets, Costume Contests Highlight Programming At Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Michael Rooker, WWE® Superstar Sheamus®, Diva AJ Lee™,…

Comic News COMICS

Archaia Announces Two ‘Thrilling Adventure Hour’ Events

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

Creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker are joined by members of the cast to celebrate the graphic novel at events in Los Angeles andSan Francisco Cover illustrated by Tom Fowler…

Movie News MOVIES

TRAILERPOP TEAMS WITH RELATIVITY TO BRING MOVIE FANS INSIDE THE FAMILY WITH NEW MOBILE CAMPAIGN

Newsdesk September 10, 2013 No Comments

Interactive App Allows iOS and Android Users to Get Closer to Movies than Ever Before with Trivia, Celeb Movie Picks and Exclusive Prizes Trailerpop, developer of the world’s leading premium…

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