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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…

Comic Reviews COMICS

Comic Review: Star Wars #6 (Dark Horse)

June 12, 2013 No Comments

One of the strangest things about the old Marvel Star Wars comics is how, at first, they did not know the whole story. Based on the writers assumptions about the…

Comic Reviews COMICS

Comic Review: Black Beetle: No Way Out #4 (Dark Horse)

June 12, 2013 No Comments

Black Beetle has been one of those series (miniseries?) that stands out as what noir comics should be. Each exciting issue with it’s colorful villains, understated action scenes, and startling…

Toy News TOYS

WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS LAUNCHES OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD LICENSING PROGRAM FOR MAN OF STEEL

Newsdesk June 12, 2013 1 Comment

The Highly Anticipated Film from Zack Snyder Hits Theaters June 14 As the legendary DC Comics Super Hero comes to the big screen, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has teamed…

Movie News MOVIES

DISNEY/JERRY BRUCKHEIMER FILMS’ “THE LONE RANGER” CELEBRATES LOCAL HEROES AROUND THE COUNTRY

Newsdesk June 12, 2013 No Comments

Individuals and Organizations Who Stand for Justice in Their Communities To Be Honored at Local Screenings In support of Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “The Lone Ranger,” releasing in U.S. theaters on…

Toy News TOYS

Mezco Toyz Reveals Summer Exclusive: Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Glow In The Dark Variant

Newsdesk June 12, 2013 No Comments

Mezco Toyz Reveals Summer Exclusive: Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Glow In The Dark Variant New York- As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th…

Toy News TOYS

On Sale This Week: Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel, Domo and the Walking Dead!

Newsdesk June 12, 2013 No Comments

Here’s a big shipment coming in to your local comic shop this WednesdNew Toy Day is here, and thay! New items from Diamond Select Toys include offerings from Star Trek,…

TV TV News

Legends of Chima Premieres on Cartoon Network This July

Newsdesk June 12, 2013 No Comments

From the creators of NINJAGO comes the LEGO® Group’s newest animated series, Legends of Chima. Premiering on Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network, Legends of…

COLUMNS SPOTLIGHT The jman Sayeth...:

The jman Sayeth…: Discussion: Action Comics #1 – 18

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor June 12, 2013 6 Comments

Just an FYI to everyone. I didn’t plan this article to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Action Comics #1. It was just happenstance. And by “happenstance” I totally mean…

Toy News TOYS

The Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Black & White Variant

Newsdesk June 12, 2013 No Comments

The Creature From the Black Lagoon 9inch Black & White Variant Mezco’s award-winning design team journeyed deep into the unexplored depths of the Amazon jungle searching for fossils…instead they discovered…

TV TV News

TEEN TITANS GO! Is A Go For Second Season On Cartoon Network

Newsdesk June 11, 2013 No Comments

Highly-Rated Original Animated Series from Warner Bros. Animation Gets Order For More Episodes Cartoon Network announced today it has picked up a second season of Teen Titans Go!, the new…

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