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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…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

UGLYCON at GR2 Giant Robot June 15th 2013

Newsdesk June 3, 2013 No Comments
Conventions EVENTS

The SUMMER OF VALIANT Heats Up HEROESCON 2013!

Newsdesk June 3, 2013 1 Comment

This weekend, Valiant Entertainment is heading south for HeroesCon 2013 in Charlotte, NC – the largest independent comic convention in the United States! From Friday, June 7th to Sunday, June…

Movie News MOVIES

Man Of Steel – THE EVOLUTION OF A MODERN SUPER HERO

Newsdesk June 3, 2013 No Comments

JOR-EL You will give the people of Earth an ideal to strive towards. They’ll race behind you. They will stumble. They will fall. But in time, they will join you…

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ADVENTURE TIME Blu-ray Clips Are Here!! THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON on Blu-ray and DVD & SEASON ONE debuts on Blu-ray 6/4/13!!

Newsdesk June 3, 2013 No Comments

Mathematical!! In anticipation of the June 4th release of ADVENTURE TIME: THE COMPLETE SECOND SECOND on Blu-ray & DVD and ADVENTURE TIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON on Blu-ray, we present…

Toy News TOYS

Mezco Toyz Reveals 2nd Summer Exclusive: Deluxe Breaking Bad Walter White In Hazmat Suit

Newsdesk June 3, 2013 No Comments

Mezco Toyz Reveals 2nd Summer Exclusive: Deluxe Breaking Bad Walter White In Hazmat Suit New York- As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of…

Comic News COMICS

LUCASFILM LTD., DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE AND PUBLISHING PARTNERS ANNOUNCE SECOND ANNUAL STAR WARS READS DAY

Newsdesk June 3, 2013 No Comments

Bookstore and library events to be held October 5, 2013 Lucasfilm, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and its publishing partners announced today the second annual Star Wars Reads Day to be held…

Comic News COMICS

Marvel Entertainment & Disney-ABC Television Unveil Your First Look At The “Once Upon a Time” Hardcover Graphic Novel

Newsdesk June 3, 2013 No Comments

Dive into the immersive world of ABC’s Once Upon a Time like never before as Marvel Entertainment and Disney-ABC Television Group are proud to unveil your first look at Mike…

Conventions EVENTS

Bill Willingham Brings the Official East Coast Fables Panel to Baltimore!!

Newsdesk June 3, 2013 No Comments

The Baltimore Comic-Con is pleased to announce the addition of Fables scribe, Bill Willingham to the growing line-up of creators attending this year’s show. The 14th annual show will take…

Conventions EVENTS

The Philadelphia Wizard World Convention

June 3, 2013 1 Comment

Yesterday, my wife and I went to the Philadelphia Convention Center to the Wizard World Comic Con. I am usually ‘can’t sleep the night before’ excited to go to a…

Editorial Opinion

RANT: Happy Trails, Matt Smith!

Staff Writer June 2, 2013 4 Comments

Rant begins. Matt Smith is leaving Doctor Who and I accept the fact that this is the “nature of the beast.” And I have to be honest, this is pissing…

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