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Coverage, reviews, and interviews across comics, movies, toys, and pop culture — with context and perspective.

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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…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Paradise Season 2 Review: Rebuilding the World Beyond the Bunker

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 20, 2026 No Comments

Season 1 of Paradise follows Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown), assigned to protect former U.S. President Cal Bradford (James Marsden) inside the isolated underground city known as…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

There Were Stories: The Evolution of Comic Books: The Silver Age

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 19, 2026 No Comments

In 1956, the comic book world was reborn. As science reshaped everyday life and the future felt newly possible, comic books followed. Stories turned outward—toward imagination, invention, and worlds larger…

Conventions EVENTS

There is more coming from Hot Toys at San Diego Comic-Con

Newsdesk July 15, 2013 No Comments

Come visit our booth at SDCC to see another cool suit from the “House Party Protocol”.

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

BOOM! and Archaia Unveil Signing Schedules for Comic-Con International

Newsdesk July 15, 2013 No Comments

July 15th, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – BOOM! Studios and Archaia Entertainment are pleased to jointly unveil signing schedules for Comic-Con International in San Diego. Both BOOM! and Archaia…

Conventions EVENTS

Superheroes For Hospice Charity Comic Book Sale July 20th

Newsdesk July 15, 2013 No Comments

Superheroes For Hospice hosts their 5th Anniversary, Summer, Charity Comic Book Sale On July 20th! Through the sale of comic books, graphic novels and other hero related items, like action…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

The Fanboy Factor – Ep 40 – Getting Ready For San Diego Comic Con

Fanboy Factor July 15, 2013 No Comments

This is The Fanboy Factor. This week we are talking about Comic Con. With San Diego Comic Con only days away, we’re going to help you out. Talking about: How…

COLUMNS Conventions Editorial EVENTS Four Color Comments Opinion SPOTLIGHT

Four Color Comments: How To Survive A Comic Convention

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher July 15, 2013 No Comments

With San Diego Comic Com coming up this week, as a public service, we at the Fanboy Factor would like to offer some generic survival tips to help you out…

Movie Reviews MOVIES

Movie Review: Pacific Rim (Warner)

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor July 15, 2013 4 Comments

Remember that one time when you were a kid and you ate way too many Swedish fish and you got the stomach ache to end all stomach aches? Or that…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

UGLYDOLL® HELLO KITTY® Comic-Con Exclusive Mashup!

Newsdesk July 14, 2013 No Comments
Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Get ready for Hot Toys @ San Diego Comic-Con

Newsdesk July 14, 2013 No Comments

Dear all, “Some lunatic Indian guy” from a movie hitting theatres right now will be at San Diego Comic-Con! Stay tuned!

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Home Entertainment Review: Ben 10 Omniverse Heroes Rise Vol. 2 (Warner Home Video)

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor July 13, 2013 No Comments

Warner Home Video has released a new two disc set, Ben 10 Omniverse Vol 2 Heroes Rise. The set features episodes from the latest chapter in the Ben 10 series,…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Diamond Select Toys Announces Panels for Comic-Con International!

Newsdesk July 13, 2013 No Comments

Diamond Select is coming back to Comic-Con International this year, and while we’ve already told you about the exclusives and the exhibits and all that, we haven’t told you about…

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