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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…

Toy News TOYS

Tomb Raider Minimates Series 1 is Digging In!

Newsdesk August 30, 2013 No Comments

The excavation has begun! The first series of Tomb Raider Minimates, based on the latest game in the fan-favorite Tomb Raider franchise, hits comic shops and specialty stores next week,…

Conventions EVENTS

2013 Baltimore Comic-Con Costume Contest on Sunday, September 8

Newsdesk August 30, 2013 No Comments

Sponsored by StylinOnline.com! This year, StylinOnline.com is bringing more than their “Tower of T-shirts” to the Baltimore Comic-Con — they’re sponsoring the highly-demanded and hugely popular Annual Costume Contest, expanding…

Conventions EVENTS

AMC’s “Comic Book Men” Invade Baltimore Comic-Con to Tape an Episode of Their Series and Launch Their Comic Book, “Cryptozoic Man”

Newsdesk August 30, 2013 No Comments

Stash Boys Sign Con-Exclusive Copies of the Comic Book at Autograph Signing in Booth #2414 on Sunday, September 8 AMC’s “Comic Book Men” will be filming an episode for the…

Toy News TOYS

Iron Man 3: 1/6th scale Collectible Bust Series

Newsdesk August 30, 2013 No Comments

Hot Toys Collectible Busts have been a popular collector’s item and we are proud to present the all new 1/6th scale Collectible Busts Series. To start off this collection, we…

Conventions EVENTS

Baltimore Comic-Con Drink & Draw 2013

Newsdesk August 30, 2013 No Comments

Can’t wait for September 7th to roll around for your first day at the Baltimore Comic-Con? Then good news! The Baltimore Comic-Con Drink & Draw to benefit Team Cul de…

Toy News TOYS

PREVIEWS Features Exclusive New Bust Banks of Hulk, Batman and Joker

Newsdesk August 30, 2013 No Comments

Smashing through the pages of PREVIEWS, The Hulk, Batman and Joker Bust Banks are must have items to add to any bust bank collection, keeping your spare change safe. These…

TV TV News

Robert Kirkman on the Set of Season 4: The Walking Dead

Newsdesk August 30, 2013 No Comments

AMC has provided a video tour of the Season 4 set of The Walking Dead. Executive Producer Robert Kirkman gives fans a behind the scenes look at the upcoming season,…

PODCASTS

Nerd Management -Ep9- Krackle Birthday, Kirby!

August 29, 2013 No Comments

SPOILERS for Justice League Trinity War Finale 1:55-3:55 SPOILERS for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 12:00-18:00 Need your weekly dosage of nerd? Then look no further than the “Nerd Management” podcast!…

Toy News TOYS

Alien ReAction Figures

Newsdesk August 29, 2013 No Comments

NEW ReAction Figures Funko™ and Super7™ to partner on ReAction Figures™ collectibles line and other properties! Funko™ and Super7™ are excited to announce a new strategic partnership to debut and…

Conventions EVENTS

Baltimore Comic-Con 2013 Panel Schedule Announced!

Newsdesk August 29, 2013 No Comments

You demanded it and we are ready to deliver — the 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con panel schedule! This year is even more chock-full of comic book goodness than in the past,…

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