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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…

Conventions EVENTS

VALIANT Brings UNITY to BALTIMORE COMIC-CON with ROBERT VENDITTI, BARRY KITSON and More!

Newsdesk August 27, 2013 No Comments

This September, Valiant is headed to Baltimore Comic-Con for a weekend packed with special guests, exclusive programming, and convention-only giveaways! On Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th, join the…

TV TV News

NEW ON NICK.COM: Rabbids Invasion Rabbids Raid

Newsdesk August 27, 2013 No Comments

New this week on Nick.com is Rabbids Invasion Rabbids Raid. Fans are tested to see if they have what it takes to reign in the curious, irreverent and unpredictable Rabbids.…

Conventions EVENTS

Baltimore Comic-Con Adds Brian Wood Courtesy of CBLDF

Newsdesk August 27, 2013 No Comments

The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the addition of writer Brian Wood, courtesy of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF). Wood joins a growing list of creators that…

COLUMNS Four Color Comments SPOTLIGHT

Four Color Comments: 10 DC Comics That Would Make Great TV Shows

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher August 27, 2013 3 Comments

With ARROW starting it’s 2nd season shortly, and the Flash announced as a spin-off, I started to take a look at the DC Universe and tried to figure out what…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment Reviews

Home Entertainment Review: Regular Show: Fright Pack (Warner)

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher August 27, 2013 No Comments

I love Regular Show. It’s the type of show that when you think the story is going down one road, and it goes completely off track. So when I found…

COLUMNS Comic Reviews SPOTLIGHT The jman Sayeth...:

the jman sayeth: Superman Unchained issues 1 – 3

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor August 27, 2013 1 Comment

I’m not sure if you know this about your friendly neighborhood jman, but I’m a lifelong Superman fan. Yea. That’s right. I’m not afraid to admit it, either! I’m talking…

PODCASTS

Nerd Management -SPECIAL- BATMAN

August 26, 2013 No Comments

Welcome to our BATMAN special where we talk about our favorite Batman comics, actors, villains, and moments! Need your weekly dosage of nerd? Then look no further than the “Nerd…

Comic News COMICS

THE WALKING DEAD #115 First Cover Revealed!

Newsdesk August 26, 2013 No Comments

The 10th anniversary celebration begins as the first of 10 connecting covers by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart is unveiled. This October is the 10th anniversary of THE WALKING DEAD,…

Comic News COMICS

Celebrity, Murder, and Super Powers Collide in PROTECTORS, INC.

Newsdesk August 26, 2013 No Comments

The newest comic book from scribe J. Michael Straczynski tells the tale of one cop’s journey through the world of super-powered celebrity What’s it like to be a hero in…

TV TV News

Sneak Peek Clip from “The Walking Dead” Season 4

Newsdesk August 26, 2013 1 Comment

Yesterday, during Low Winter Sun, AMC debuted a sneak peek from The Walking Dead Season 4, which premieres on Sunday, October 13 at 9/8c.

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