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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…

Movie News MOVIES

ROBOCOP Trailer

Newsdesk September 6, 2013 No Comments

Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for ROBOCOP. In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have…

Comic News COMICS

THE WALKING DEAD #115 Covers Revealed

Newsdesk September 6, 2013 No Comments

The 10th anniversary celebration and ALL OUT WAR kicks off as all 10 connecting covers by Charlie Adlard are revealed For the past 2 weeks, the excitement leading up to…

TV TV News

SONS OF ANARCHY ROLLS OUT “ANARCHY AFTERWORD” WEB SHOW

Newsdesk September 6, 2013 No Comments

FX’s Hit Drama Will Debut Live Web Post-Show After Season 6 Premiere Fans Can Watch Online at www.anarchyafterword.com FX’s top-rated drama Sons of Anarchy will debut a live web post-show,…

Comic News COMICS

JOHN BYRNE GOES TO “STRANGE NEW WORLDS” WITH STAR TREK ANNUAL 2013!

Newsdesk September 6, 2013 No Comments

The Most Unique “Photonovel” Ever Coming This December John Byrne is no stranger to breaking new ground and he is doing it again with the extra-length Star Trek Annual 2013,…

Toy News TOYS

The Lone Ranger: 1/6th scale Tonto Collectible Figure

Newsdesk September 6, 2013 No Comments

Eccentric roles are Johnny Depp’s specialty. In Disney’s The Lone Ranger, Johnny Depp has given an interesting performance as the peculiar Native American Tonto. Despite their initial differences, Tonto has…

Comic Reviews COMICS

Review: The Star Wars #1 (Dark Horse)

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor September 6, 2013 No Comments

I was pretty excited when I found out that Dark Horse Comics was going to do a comic based on George Lucas’ 1974 rough draft Star Wars screenplay. Your friendly…

TV TV News

PBS ANNOUNCES “SUPERHEROES NIGHT” ON OCTOBER 15th

Newsdesk September 5, 2013 No Comments

– Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle to be shown in one three-hour programming block, beginning at 8pm ET (check local listings) – Host and narrator Liev Schreiber Credit: Courtesy of Stephanie…

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Nerd Management -Ep.10- Agent Coulson with Boobs

September 5, 2013 No Comments

Forever Evil and Battle of the Atom SPOILERS (1:47, 15:00, 17:41, 20:15)

Toy News TOYS

1/4th He Man Statue from PopCulture Shock Collectibles

Newsdesk September 5, 2013 1 Comment

Pop Culture Shock Collectibles Announces He-Man 1/4th Scale Statue Product Pre-order Launches PCSC Exclusive Version Also Available Following hot on the heels of the Skeletor Life-Sized Bust announcement, Pop Culture…

EVENTS Other Events

Los Angeles Comic Stores Help Hero Initiative with Ralphs Sign-up Events!

Newsdesk September 5, 2013 No Comments

Three events with GREAT giveaways let YOU raise money for Hero every time you buy groceries! Three leading Los Angeles-area comic stores are throwing super-cool parties on September 14, 18…

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