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Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with Perspective

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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…

EVENTS Screenings

An Evening with Joss Whedon

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher June 1, 2013 No Comments

On Wednesday May 29th, the Film Society of Lincoln Center presented An Evening With Joss Whedon. The event started with a screening of Joss Whedon’s new film Much Ado About…

TV TV News

Matt Smith to leave Doctor Who

Newsdesk June 1, 2013 1 Comment

The BBC is today announcing that Matt Smith is to leave Doctor Who after four incredible years on the hit show. Matt first stepped into the TARDIS in 2010 and…

Toy News TOYS

Mezco Toyz Reveals Summer Exclusive: Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Series 7-Variant Edition

Newsdesk May 31, 2013 No Comments

Mezco Toyz Reveals Summer Exclusive: Living Dead Dolls Resurrection Series 7-Variant Edition As the world of fandom collectively counts down to the July 18th start of San Diego Comic-Con International…

Toy News TOYS

Watchmen, Mini Blox

Newsdesk May 31, 2013 No Comments

Pop! Movies: Watchmen Don’t EVEN act like you don’t remember this glorious movie adaptation of a classic graphic novel. Hmmm…Let’s see… Grit Vigilantes Murder Diabolical Plots You know…The things that…

Comic News COMICS

Experience the New Marvel.com Homepage!

Newsdesk May 31, 2013 No Comments

This week, Marvel launched a boldly redesigned responsive homepage, with a layout that automatically resizes and optimizes for any screen or device: desktop, smartphone or tablet. With Marvel’s audience utilizing…

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British action suspense thriller TOWER BLOCK hits U.S home ent shelves on July 2 from Shout! Factory

Newsdesk May 31, 2013 No Comments

One tower block. Fifteen tenants. One sniper. Can anyone get out alive? TOWER BLOCK A Film by Ronnie Thompson & James Nunn ACCLAIMED BRITISH ACTION SUSPENSE THRILLER WRITTEN BY NOTABLE…

Comic News COMICS

THE FIFTH BEATLE To Be Published In Three Stunning Editions!

Newsdesk May 31, 2013 No Comments

THE FIFTH BEATLE TO BE PUBLISHED IN THREE STUNNING EDITIONS! “If anyone was the Fifth Beatle, it was Brian.”—Paul McCartney Ever since its announcement last fall, there has been buzz…

Comic News COMICS

The Simon and Kirby Library – Science Fiction

Newsdesk May 31, 2013 No Comments

Next month Titans Books is releasing The Simon and Kirby Library – Science Fiction, collecting together over 300 pages of thrilling classic science fiction comics from Joe Simon and Jack…

Comic News COMICS

PAUL JENKINS ANNOUNCES HIS EXCLUSIVE HOME… AND ITS GOES BOOM!

Newsdesk May 31, 2013 No Comments

BOOM! Studios is honored to announce that Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Jenkins (DEATHMATCH, FAIRY QUEST) has made this publisher his home for comic projects for the foreseeable future. Jenkins broke…

Toy News TOYS

NECA announces Pacific Rim 18″ Gipsy Danger

Newsdesk May 31, 2013 No Comments

The main hero as a deluxe 18″ figure including enhanced sculptural details, attachable chain-sword weapon, and lights on the chest and head. Not only an impressive height but has an…

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