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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…

Comic News COMICS

BACK FROM THE PAST, SAMURAI JACK!

Newsdesk July 26, 2013 No Comments

San Diego, CA (July 26, 2013) – Battling against the forces of evil and the oddities of the future, Samurai Jack’s stoic journey is not over yet, in fact, it’s…

Comic News COMICS

Valiant Preview: Who Will Fall in SHADOWMAN #9?

Newsdesk July 26, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Shadowman #9 from Justin Jordan (Green Lantern: New Guardians) and all-star artists Neil Edwards (Fantastic Four) and Roberto De La Torre…

Comic News COMICS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TwoMorrows’ COMIC BOOK CREATOR #2 pays tribute to the late JOE KUBERT

Newsdesk July 26, 2013 No Comments

(RALEIGH, NC) TwoMorrows Publishing (the leading publisher of books and magazines for comics fandom) has just released its second issue of COMIC BOOK CREATOR, “The New Voice of the Comics…

Movie News MOVIES

47 RONIN Trailer

Newsdesk July 25, 2013 No Comments

Universal has released the first trailer for 47 RONIN. Keanu Reeves makes an explosive return to action-adventure in 47 Ronin. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their…

TV TV News

NEW DC Nation, “Beware the Batman”, “Teen Titans Go!” video and images

Newsdesk July 25, 2013 No Comments

New Animated Shorts Airing Saturday, July 27 10:00 a.m. ET/PT On Cartoon Network Wonder Woman Written/Directed By: Robert Valley Beware The Batman “Tests” New Episode Airs Saturday, July 27 10:00…

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Defiance: Season One on Blu-ray & DVD October 15, 2013!

Newsdesk July 25, 2013 No Comments

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, CAPRICA AND FARSCAPE COMES “DEFIANCE”: SEASON ONE AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15, 2013 ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD EACH WITH DIGITAL INCLUDING ULTRAVIOLET™ WITH NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS CONTENT…

Comic News COMICS

Dark Horse To Publish EC Library: TALES FROM THE CRYPT Coming This Halloween!

Newsdesk July 25, 2013 No Comments

MILWAUKIE, OR, JULY 25–As announced during the Diamond Retailer Lunch at Comic-Con 2013, the publishing maverick Dark Horse Comics, known for the best in both new and original material as…

Comic News COMICS

BLOODSHOT AND H.A.R.D. CORPS #14 Recruits GAGE, DYSART, and LUPACCHINO

Newsdesk July 25, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to present the first look inside Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps #14 – the FIRST ISSUE of a brand new beginning from acclaimed writers Christos Gage (Thunderbolts) &…

Conventions EVENTS

MMS213 – Iron Man 3: 1/6th scale Silver Centurion (Mark XXIII)

Newsdesk July 25, 2013 No Comments

The 15th ACGHK is just one day away and the special edition of the following collectible figurine is only available for pre-order during the event for fans in Hong Kong!…

Conventions EVENTS

Iron Man 3: 1/6th scale Tony Stark (Mandarin Mansion Assault Version) Collectible Figurine

Newsdesk July 25, 2013 No Comments

The 15th ACGHK is just one day away and the special edition of the following collectible figurine is only available for pre-order during the event for fans in Hong Kong!…

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