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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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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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HERO INITIATIVE & SKYBOUND ANNOUNCE THE WALKING DEAD #100 GALLERY SHOW & BENEFIT AUCTION ONE NIGHT ONLY ON MAY 31st

Newsdesk April 23, 2013 No Comments

See All 106 THE WALKING DEAD #100 Original Sketch Covers on Display Together for First Time Ever! Bid on Four Covers Online or In Person Benefitting Hero Initiative, Meet Cover…

Comic News COMICS

HARBINGER WARS: BATTLE FOR LAS VEGAS Hits iOS and Android for Free on May 2nd!

Newsdesk April 23, 2013 No Comments

Valiant is proud to announce that its much anticipated free 8-bit mobile game, Harbinger Wars: Battle for Las Vegas, will be hitting iOS and Android devices everywhere on May 2nd!

Toy News TOYS

Life Size Mortal Kombat 9 Scorpion Bust from Pop Culture Shock Collectibles

Newsdesk April 23, 2013 No Comments

Pop Culture Shock Collectibles Announces Mortal Kombat 9 Life-size bust of Scorpion Product Pre-order Launches April 29th PCSC Exclusive Version Also Available

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NICKELODEON’S TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: ROOFTOP RUN MOBILE APP HITS TOP SPOTS

Newsdesk April 23, 2013 No Comments

Brand-New App Tops Paid iPad App Lists in U.S. and 40 International Markets

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Marvel Launches a Full “Armory” of Products Inspired by Marvel’s Iron Man 3

Newsdesk April 23, 2013 No Comments

Marvel Entertainment in conjunction with Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has unveiled the newest film-inspired product collection based on the highly anticipated Marvel’s Iron Man 3 releasing in theaters May 3,…

Toy News TOYS

Iron Man 3: 1/6th scale Power Pose Red Snapper Collectible Figurine

Newsdesk April 23, 2013 No Comments

Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3 is hitting the theatres this week! As you have probably seen from the trailer, a multitude of new suits will be introduced in the movie.…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

The Fanboy Factor – Ep 30 – Mike Drake from Mezco

Fanboy Factor April 23, 2013 No Comments

This is The Fanboy Factor. This week on the Fanboy Factor we are joined by Mike Drake from Mezco. We talk about the new stuff from Mezco and the toy…

Movie News MOVIES

THOR: THE DARK WORLD Trailer

Newsdesk April 23, 2013 No Comments

Disney has released the trailer for THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Toy News TOYS

Meow

Newsdesk April 22, 2013 No Comments

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! Kotobukiya’s line of DC Comics ARTFX+ Statues continues, capturing the look and costumes of DC Comics Super Heroes and villains. Following up on the Justice League…

Toy News TOYS

Bringing the heavy guns

Newsdesk April 22, 2013 No Comments

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! This summer one of the most popular Marvel franchises returns to the silver screen – Iron Man 3. Joining the previously announced Iron Man Mark 42…

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