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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…

Toy News TOYS

Skeletor Life-sized Bust from PCSC

Newsdesk August 17, 2013 No Comments

Pop Culture Shock Collectibles Announces Skeletor Life-sized Bust Product Pre-order Launches PCSC Exclusive Version Also Available There is a dark lord haunting the realm of Eternia…and now he’s plotting to…

PODCASTS

Nerd Management -Ep.5- Assistant to the Nerd Manager

August 16, 2013 No Comments

Need your weekly dosage of nerd? Then look no further than the “Nerd Management” podcast! Join hosts Alec Ward and Warner Swopes every week to delve into the sarlac pits…

TV TV News

David Costabile Discusses Characters on Breaking Bad and Low Winter Sun

Newsdesk August 15, 2013 No Comments

With new episodes of Breaking Bad and Low Winter Sun airing this Sunday, AMC presents this video of actor David Costabile discussing his infamous character on Breaking Bad, Gale Boetticher,…

Comic News COMICS

ALEX + ADA EXPLORES LOVE, LIFE, & ANDROIDS IN THE NEAR-FUTURE

Newsdesk August 15, 2013 No Comments

Superstar creator Jonathan Luna returns to comics with a sci-fi drama After three years away from comics, Jonathan Luna (GIRLS, THE SWORD, ULTRA, Spider-Woman: Origin) is back, drawing and co-writing…

Comic News COMICS

Destiny or Death! ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 Rages On!

Newsdesk August 15, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Eternal Warrior #1 – Valiant’s next ongoing series from New York Times best-selling writer Greg Pak (Batman/Superman) and superstar artist Trevor…

TV TV News

NEW “Beware the Batman”/”Teen Titans Go!”/”DC Nation” Video and Images Now Available

Newsdesk August 15, 2013 No Comments

New Animated Shorts Airing Saturday, August 17 10:00 a.m. ET/PT On Cartoon Network “Super Pets – World’s Finest Bark” “Toxic” New Episode Airs Saturday, August 17 10:00 A.M. on Cartoon…

Conventions EVENTS

Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Summer Glau At Wizard World Ohio Comic Con

Newsdesk August 15, 2013 No Comments

Stan Lee, Norman Reedus, William Shatner, Summer Glau, WWE® Superstar Sheamus® Among Celebrity Guests At Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, September 20-22 Pop Culture Festival At Greater Columbus Convention Center,…

Comic News COMICS

ANCIENT MYTHS AND LEGENDS PROVE TRUE IN UMBRAL

Newsdesk August 15, 2013 No Comments

Antony Johnston and Christopher Mitten’s Apocalyptic Dark Fantasy Launches in November In UMBRAL, the young thief Rascal breaks into the royal palace using a rare eclipse as cover for the…

Comic News COMICS

Diamond to Distribute Eureka Production’s Graphic Classics

Newsdesk August 15, 2013 No Comments

Diamond is pleased to announce that it will represent Eureka Productions and its Graphic Classics® line of graphic novels exclusively into comic book specialty, library and bookstore channels worldwide. Eureka…

TV TV News

The Greatest Event In Television History Returns Nov 7th!

Newsdesk August 15, 2013 No Comments

After two failed (but hilarious) attempts, Adam Scott tries once again to nail down The Greatest Event in Television History. Inspired by a true story. WHAT: The Greatest Event in…

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