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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…

Comic News COMICS

THE WALKING DEAD #115 Midnight Release Parties Celebrate the 10th Anniversary

Newsdesk August 28, 2013 No Comments

MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTIES CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF THE WALKING DEAD & KICK OFF ALL OUT WAR The release of THE WALKING DEAD #115 becomes a landmark event for fans and…

Toy News TOYS

ToyChestNews.com Holds Massive Minimates Giveaway!

Newsdesk August 28, 2013 No Comments

ToyChest News.com announces the “Massive Minimates Giveaway” with five lucky winners having the opportunity to win numerous sets of Minimates along with a grand prize package which includes an exclusive…

Comic News COMICS

My Little Pony, Transformers, and Star Trek make their Motion Book debut!

Newsdesk August 28, 2013 No Comments

IDW Debuts Popular Titles On Madefire Platform One of the most-buzzed about announcements the week of the San Diego Comic-Con was Madefire’s partnerships with 3rd party publishers and bringing the…

Comic News COMICS

First Look: UNITY #1 – The Can’t-Miss Comic Event of 2013 Starts Here!

Newsdesk August 28, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of UNITY #1 – the FIRST ISSUE of an all-new ongoing series by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT,…

Comic News COMICS

PREVIEWS Celebrates 300th Issue

Newsdesk August 28, 2013 No Comments

PREVIEWS has been the go-to resource for comic book specialty shops and fans to see the newest comics, graphic novels and pop-culture merchandise since October 1988. PREVIEWS is pleased to…

Toy News TOYS

Man of Steel: 1/6th scale General Zod Collectible Figure

Newsdesk August 28, 2013 No Comments

“You are not alone.” Hot Toys has previously presented the Superman and Jor-El Collectible Figures from Man of Steel and we are very excited to introduce the next character to…

Comic News COMICS

Fabian Gray Has Us Possessed – FIVE GHOSTS to Become Ongoing Series

Newsdesk August 27, 2013 No Comments

Sixth issue of the literary pulp adventure hits the shelves in October The FIVE GHOSTS team returns to Image Comics for another arc, following the unmissable September release of the…

Toy News TOYS

Regular Show & Adventure Time S2

Newsdesk August 27, 2013 No Comments

~ REGULAR SHOW ~ ~ ADVENTURE TIME SERIES 2 ~ DUDE! …Cartoon Network – Takin’ Over! Pop! Television: Regular Show Let’s be honest…Regular Show is anything but…well, regular. I’m going…

Comic News COMICS

IDW Limited Presents Woodwork: Wallace Wood 1927-1981 Deluxe Hardcover

Newsdesk August 27, 2013 No Comments

150 Copy Limited-Edition book includes lithograph portfolio and hand-numbered photograph Today IDW Limited announced the release of Woodwork: The Complete Work of Wallace Wood (1927-1981) in a deluxe, limited-edition format.…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Scream Factory: The Vincent Price Collection – final details on bonus content. Highly anticipated BD collection debuts in stores on October 8

Newsdesk August 27, 2013 No Comments

THE VINCENT PRICE COLLECTION Featuring the first-ever Blu-ray™ movie presentation of FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (1960), THE HAUNTED PALACE (1963), THE MASQUE OF RED DEATH (1964), THE PIT…

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