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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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UGLYDOLL COMICS LAUNCH TODAY!

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

VIZ MEDIA INVITES YOU TO GET UGLY WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW UGLYDOLL®ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS The Award-Winning Distinctive Plush Toy Characters Define The “New Beautiful” And Come To Life…

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Dark Horse Announces All-New KITCHEN SINK Imprint!

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

Publishing maverick and alternative-publishing pioneer join forces on a line of books, launching in late 2013 Dark Horse Comics announced today that they have entered into a joint venture to…

Movie News MOVIES

Disney Acquires Distribution Rights to Four Marvel Films from Paramount

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

Deal covers Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America: The First Avenger The Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios announced they have reached an agreement under…

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NEW ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN CLIP

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

Ultimate Heroes. Ultimate Villains. Ultimate Responsibility. Spider-Man must lead his team of teen heroes against the greatest assembly of super villains the world has ever seen! Season Two of the…

Toy News TOYS

LEGOLAND® Florida Celebrates Opening of The LEGO® World of Chima Presented by Cartoon Network

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 1 Comment

Expansion Features Thrilling, Interactive Water Ride and Play Areas LEGOLAND® Florida today celebrated the opening of The LEGO® World of Chima presented by Cartoon Network. The World of Chima is…

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NEW! My Little Pony Fan Favorite MIMOBOT Special Edition!

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

Mimoco® and Hasbro Introduce MY LITTLE PONY Comic-Con Exclusive MIMOBOT® USB Flash Drives For SDCC 2013 Special Edition MY LITTLE PONY “Fan Favorite” MIMOBOT spreads memories & friendship throughout Earth…

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NBCUniversal Taps Lion Forge Comics to Develop Digital Comic Books Based on Beloved 80s TV Shows

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

Digital Publisher to Re-imagine Iconic Properties Including “Knight Rider”, “Miami Vice” and “Saved by the Bell” NBCUniversal, one of the world’s premier media and entertainment companies, has partnered with digital…

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DC Entertainment’s Vertigo Reveals Details Surrounding Neil Gaiman’s Highly Anticipated Return to THE SANDMAN

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

Bestselling author will revisit groundbreaking comic book series in October with new story This October, author Neil Gaiman returns to the realm of the Endless for an eagerly anticipated tale…

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Minimates are Skybound with New Invincible and Thief of Thieves Box Sets!

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

Comic book writer Robert Kirkman may be best known to the world for creating The Walking Dead, the comic series that inspired the smash hit TV show. But in the…

Comic News COMICS

Superstar Artist TREVOR HAIRSINE Joins VALIANT as Exclusive Creator

Newsdesk July 2, 2013 No Comments

In advance of the release of Eternal Warrior #1 this September, Valiant is proud to announce that superstar artist Trevor Hairsine has signed on as the publisher’s next exclusive artist!…

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