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Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with Perspective

Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with Perspective

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

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Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with 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…

Toy News TOYS

Prometheus Series 3 goes back before the beginning!

Newsdesk June 11, 2013 No Comments

Sound complicated? It is, and that’s the whole point of the movie. When exploring the planet LV-223, the crew of the Prometheus uncovers archival holographic footage of Engineers fleeing some…

Toy News TOYS

Build Up Your Variant Collection With Marvel LEGO® VARIANTS!

Newsdesk June 11, 2013 No Comments

ild Up Your Variant Collection With Marvel LEGO® VARIANTS! Dive Deep Into The Marvel Universe in Minifigure Form With Over 20 One-Of-A-Kind Variant Covers New York, NY – June 11,…

Toy News TOYS

The Walking Dead Minimates Series 3 is Breaking Out in New Photos!

Newsdesk June 11, 2013 No Comments

This week sees the release of The Walking Dead Series 3 Minimates at comic shops and specialty stores, and they’re all from the famous prison story arc of the hit…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

The Fanboy Factor – Ep 35 – Man Of Steel, DC Exodus, and NECA

Fanboy Factor June 10, 2013 2 Comments

This is The Fanboy Factor. This week on the Fanboy Factor we are joined by Randy Falk, Director of Product Development for NECA. We try to predict if Man Of…

Movie News MOVIES

THE LONE RANGER – Behind-the-Scenes Video “Spirit Platform”

Newsdesk June 10, 2013 No Comments

Disney has released the new first video in a series of on-the-set featurettes, “Spirit Platform,” from THE LONE RANGER. From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team…

Toy News TOYS

UGLYDOLL + HELLO KITTY Create Limited-Edition Collection

Newsdesk June 10, 2013 No Comments

Sanrio and Uglydoll® Partner to Create a Limited-Edition Hello Kitty® Collection Sanrio, Inc. the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon, Hello Kitty, has announced a partnership with Pretty…

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Dark Horse Launches Newsfeed with 2013 Comic-Con Exclusives!

Newsdesk June 10, 2013 No Comments

As anticipation for this year’s pop culture main event grows, Dark Horse makes the first of many announcements regarding exclusive products for this year’s Comic-Con International! Every day this week,…

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Mezco Unveils Batman Classic TV Series Mez-Itz and Batmobile with Toy Giveaway

Newsdesk June 10, 2013 No Comments

Mezco Toys is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, to produce toys and vehicles based on the beloved DC Comics 1960’s Batman Classic…

Comic News COMICS

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

Newsdesk June 10, 2013 No Comments

Marvel Entertainment & Disney-ABC Television Unveil Your New Look At The “Once Upon a Time” Hardcover Graphic Novel Dive into the immersive world of ABC’s Once Upon a Time like…

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Adult Swim Summer Singles Program Kicks Off Today!

Newsdesk June 10, 2013 No Comments

Adult Swim Summer Singles Program Returns With A Free 15-Track Digital Compilation of Never-Before-Released Songs First Free Download Debuts June 10 on AdultSwim.com and Continues for 15 Consecutive Weeks After…

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