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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…

COLUMNS Editorial Four Color Comments Opinion SPOTLIGHT

Four Color Comments: Geoff Johns Did Not Make Aquaman “Cool” Again

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher June 28, 2013 5 Comments

If you’re like me, your first exposure to Aquaman was on the Super Friends. And let’s be honest, he was pretty much a joke on that show. His only ability…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Introducing Kotobukiya’s convention exclusive for 2013!

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

“I’m crazy about… Well hey, I’m just crazy.” Kotobukiya is excited to announce their convention exclusive for 2013 – the Harley Quinn Unmasked Bishoujo statue! This strictly limited release will…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

SDCC Exclusives – First Peek

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

We can no longer contain our SDCC Exclusive excitement!! 2013 SDCC Funko Exclusives Because July 18th seems SOOOO far away… We have decided to start sharing the brilliance known as…SDCC…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 on Blu-ray 9/24!

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

From Marvel, the Studio That Brought You the Biggest Super Hero Movie of All Time, Marvel’s The Avengers, Comes the Next Chapter in the Powerful World of Tony Stark MARVEL’S…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Big Bang Theory Pop & Mystery Mini

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

~ FRIENDLY REMINDER ~ ~ BIG BANG THEORY POP ~ ~ BIG BANG THEORY MYSTERY MINI ~ SDCC Pre-Buy Just a quick little reminder that Monday, July 1st, is the…

Conventions EVENTS

The Marvel Shop Debuts At Comic Con International 2013 With Loads Of Limited Edition Items!

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

The Marvel booth at San Diego Comic Con International is back! (Booth #2329) Marvel will be taking the event by storm and aims to make this year one to remember!…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Nightmare Before Christmas on Blu-ray 9/10!

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

20th Anniversary Edition of the Cult Classic TIM BURTON’S ‘THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS’ Trick-Or-Treating Into Homes September 10, 2013 Scarily Real Picture and Sound in Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Bored with the…

Comic News COMICS

VALIANT and CBLDF Team for Exclusive TONY MILLIONAIRE QUANTUM AND WOODY#1 SDCC Liberty Variant

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) with the Quantum and Woody #1 Liberty Variant with a cover by Eisner Award-winning cartoonist and underground icon…

Toy News TOYS

Battle Beasts Return to San Diego for Comic-Con International 2013!

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

Last year, Comic-Con International attendees were present for ground zero of Diamond Select Toys’ new Battle Beasts Minimates toy line, with the first-ever two-pack, the launch of the comic book…

Comic News COMICS

VALIANT 8-BIT Enters LEVEL TWO in October

Newsdesk June 28, 2013 No Comments

The 8-bit invasion of the Valiant Universe continues this October! Valiant is proud to announce Valiant 8-Bit Level Two – a new wave of 8-bit-inspired covers by artists Matthew Waite…

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