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Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with Perspective

Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with Perspective

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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…

Toy News TOYS

NECA Announces Batman: Arkham Origins GameStop USA Exclusive

Newsdesk July 18, 2013 No Comments

NECA ANNOUNCES BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS GAMESTOP USA EXCLUSIVE San Diego, CA – July 18, 2013 – National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA), a world leader in licensed consumer goods, announced today…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

San Diego Comic-Con Has Started

Newsdesk July 18, 2013 No Comments

The highly anticipated San Diego Comic-Con preview night has just started! Many eager fans were very excited to see Hot Toys’ display at Sideshow Collectibles’ booth at the event! There…

Toy News TOYS

Mezco SDCC Reveal #3: Japanese Exclusive Living Dead Dolls Sadako

Newsdesk July 17, 2013 No Comments

As the world’s most famous Comic-Con gets underway in San Diego, Mezco Toyz is revealing one of the most terrifying Living Dead Dolls ever: Sadako. Sadako is an exclusive Living…

Conventions EVENTS

WWE® Superstars John Cena®, CM Punk®, 9 Others To Attend 4 Upcoming Wizard World Shows

Newsdesk July 17, 2013 No Comments

WWE® Superstars John Cena®, CM Punk®, Sheamus® Among Top Stars Attending Upcoming Wizard World Comic Con Events In 2013 Wizard World fans at four upcoming shows will have the opportunity…

Toy News TOYS

Mezco SDCC Reveal #2: Chucky & Tiffany 12 Inch Plush

Newsdesk July 17, 2013 No Comments

As the world’s most famous Comic-Con gets underway in San Diego, Mezco Toyz is revealing two of the most requested plush toys ever; Chucky and Tiffany. “When we released our…

Toy News TOYS

Mezco SDCC Reveal #1: Living Dead Dolls Presents Chucky & Tiffany

Newsdesk July 17, 2013 No Comments

As the world’s most famous Comic-Con gets underway in San Diego, Mezco Toyz is revealing their latest edition to the Living Dead Dolls line; Chucky and Tiffany. Not since Bonnie…

Comic News COMICS

Dark Horse Partners With PopCap for PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES!

Newsdesk July 17, 2013 No Comments

PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES COMICS COME TO DARK HORSE FOR THE BRAINS! Dark Horse Comics is thrilled to bring you the first official Plants vs. Zombies comics, released in a partnership…

TV TV News

NEW DC Nation Shorts and “Beware the Batman” Video and Images

Newsdesk July 17, 2013 No Comments

New Animated Shorts Airing Saturday, July 13 10:00 a.m. ET/PT On Cartoon Network Wonder Woman Written/Directed By: Robert Valley “Secrets” New Episode Airs Saturday, July 20 10:00 A.M. on Cartoon…

Conventions EVENTS TV TV News

NEW “Teen Titans Go!” Video Clips & Images

Newsdesk July 17, 2013 No Comments

San Diego Comic-Con Panel Sunday, July 21 at 11:45 AM (Room 6BCF) Panelists: Aaron Horvath (producer), Greg Cipes (Beast Boy), Scott Menville (Robin), Tara Strong (Raven), Khary Payton (Cyborg) Featuring…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

The LEGO Group Expands Minecraft Collection

Newsdesk July 17, 2013 No Comments

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL — Delighting LEGO ® and Minecraft fans across the globe, The LEGO Group today announced it is extending its relationship with Swedish game developer Mojang to build on…

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