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

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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…

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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…

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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…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

More from Hot Toys at San Diego Comic-Con

Newsdesk July 13, 2013 No Comments

t’s time for another preview of Hot Toys’ showcase at San Diego Comic-Con! A certain heart breaking suit is going to make an appearance at SDCC, so please come to…

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