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COLUMNS Editorial Opinion SPOTLIGHT

Movies You Didn’t Know Came From Comics

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 24, 2026 No Comments

Not all comic book movies wear capes. When people hear “comic book movie,” they think superheroes. But comics have always told every kind of story — crime, romance, horror, history…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking with Szymon Kudranski

Anthony Andujar Jr. March 23, 2026 No Comments

Szymon Kudranski has built a career as one of comics’ most distinctive writer-artists, known for blending atmospheric storytelling with striking, cinematic visuals. After working with major publishers like Marvel and…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

Why Hollywood Keeps Returning to Superheroes

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 17, 2026 No Comments

Superhero fatigue isn’t new—so why does the industry keep going back? https://youtu.be/SVwFCO8dJeM?si=PhrZCCzwdL4NuNmx Every few years, the same conversation comes back—are audiences tired of superheroes? But this isn’t a new phenomenon.…

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Invincible Season 4 Review: War Comes to the Invincible Universe

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 16, 2026 No Comments

Invincible returns for a fourth season, and this time it’s war — the Viltrumite War, to be exact. Previously in season three of Invincible, we saw Mark Grayson / Invincible…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

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

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 12, 2026 No Comments

The twenty-first century changed how the world moved — and comics changed with it. As life became faster, more connected, and increasingly digital, comics followed. The medium fractured and expanded…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking With Antonio Clark

Anthony Andujar Jr. March 11, 2026 No Comments

Antonio Clark is an illustrator whose work reflects a lifelong passion for comics, science fiction, and visual storytelling. Known for energetic line work and expressive character art, Clark has developed…

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…

Toy News TOYS

New Diamond Select Products in Diamond Comics’ August Previews Catalog!

Newsdesk July 29, 2013 No Comments

It’s that time of the month again, when the newest Previews catalog arrives from Diamond Comic Distributors! It’s a big month for Diamond Select Toys, as they have seven separate…

Comic News COMICS

True Love for a Dark Hero in September’s REALITY CHECK

Newsdesk July 29, 2013 No Comments

Willard Penn is a struggling comic book artist with an unexpected hit and a very unexpected problem. After Dark Hour, his comic about an unlucky-in-love superhero sells out, Willard is…

Conventions EVENTS

More than 100 Hours of Programming Scheduled At Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

Newsdesk July 29, 2013 No Comments

NEW YORK and ROSEMONT, Ill., July 29, 2013 – From interactive Q&As with celebrities like Stan Lee, Michael Shannon, Robert Rodriguez, John Barrowman and WWE® Superstar CM Punk® to reunions…

Comic News COMICS

BOOM! STUDIOS WINS EISNER FOR BEST PUBLICATION FOR KIDS WITH CARTOON NETWORK’S ADVENTURE TIME

Newsdesk July 29, 2013 No Comments

July 29th, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – The 25th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards (“The Eisners”) were held last week at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., showcasing…

COLUMNS The jman Sayeth...:

the jman sayeth: DC Comic’s Elseworld’s Finest: Supergirl/Batgirl

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor July 26, 2013 No Comments

For today’s article we’ll be taking a trip in the Wayback Machine. We’ve had some mishaps the last outing or two with the Wayback Machine, but the scienticians who run…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: ASSEMBLY REQUIRED ON DVD 10/8!

Newsdesk July 26, 2013 No Comments

MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: ASSEMBLY REQUIRED Complete with Exhilarating Bonus Features, Never-Before-Seen Episodes, and a FREE Gift With Purchase!! Available on DVD October 8th, 2013 Synopsis: Experience new adventures and more…

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“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Justin Chambers & Kevin McKidd discuss voicing Flash & Batman in “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox”

Newsdesk July 26, 2013 No Comments

Warner has released clips featuring Grey’s Anatomy stars Justin Chambers and Kevin McKidd discussing their latest endeavor — providing the voices of Flash and Batman, respectively, for Justice League: The…

TV TV News

Nickelodeon Debuts All-New Episode of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”

Newsdesk July 26, 2013 No Comments

Nickelodeon Debuts All-New Episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday, July 27, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) The crime-fighting Turtles are back for more action-packed adventure in the all-new episode, “Operation:…

Toy News TOYS

ALIEN COLLECTIBLE PINT GLASSES PREORDERS AUG 1ST!

Newsdesk July 26, 2013 No Comments

PREORDERS BEGIN THURSDAY AUGUST 1ST AT NOON PACIFIC TIME! THE GLASSES WILL BEGIN SHIPPING IN LATE OCTOBER. In space, no one can hear your order at the “Fast Food” drive…

Toy News TOYS

ALIEN REACTION FIGURE PREORDERS AUG 1ST

Newsdesk July 26, 2013 No Comments

PREORDERS BEGIN THURSDAY AUGUST 1ST AT NOON PACIFIC TIME! THE FIGURES WILL BEGIN SHIPPING IN LATE OCTOBER. In 1979, prototypes for 3 ¾” action figures for the ALIEN film were…

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