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Movie Reviews MOVIES SPOTLIGHT

Wildwood Reminds Us Why We Fell in Love With Movies

Dan Kleiner October 22, 2026 1 Comment

“I don’t even believe in magic.”“And yet here you are, talking to an owl in a waistcoat.” The enchantment inherent in filmmaking is the potent potion brewed when a viewer…

Conventions EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

From Star Wars to Star Trek: Fanhome Impresses at NYCC 2026

Dan Kleiner October 21, 2026 No Comments

Fanhome has an unusual business model pertaining to their cinematic replicas wherein a subscriber is shipped parts and pieces for the purchased miniature’s assembly on a monthly basis. Typical build…

Movie Reviews MOVIES SPOTLIGHT

Street Fighter Delivers the Hits but Misses the Mark

Dan Kleiner October 15, 2026 1 Comment

“I gave you a chance to accept the carrot; now we’ll try the stick!”Capcom’s 1991 video game, Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, is one of the best-selling games of…

Conventions EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

NYCC 2026: Violent Night II Delivers Holiday Carnage as Blumhouse Looks Ahead to 2027

Dan Kleiner October 15, 2026 No Comments

“Everybody has a different idea of what’s scary.” This reviewer was given the privilege to attend a presentation by the stars of the upcoming Universal Pictures sequel, Violent Night II…

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Whalefall Takes Survival Horror to Terrifying New Depths

Dan Kleiner October 14, 2026 2 Comments

“I called up some whale experts.”This reviewer was given the opportunity to attend the Whalefall panel at the 2026 NYC Comic Con. A whalefall is a phenomenon in nature when…

Conventions EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

The Future of Gundam Takes Shape at New York Comic Con 2026

Dan Kleiner October 12, 2026 No Comments

“It’s a valuable gift, from a valuable friend.”This year’s version of the Gundam Showcase was largely focused on the SEED stories in the Cosmic Era timeline. The panel was composed…

Conventions EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

Talking Helluva Boss Season 3 with the Cast & Creator | NYCC 2026

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher October 12, 2026 No Comments

Fanboy Factor caught up with the cast and creator of HELLUVA BOSS at New York Comic Con 2026 to talk about the upcoming third season! We discuss the hit animated…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Paul Bettany Shines as VisionQuest Explores What It Means to Be Human

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher October 12, 2026 No Comments

After being rebooted, Vision is trying to find his place in the world. Having escaped from those who wanted to use him as a weapon, he has gone into hiding.…

Conventions EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

20 Years of New York Comic Con, and 20 Years of Attending

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher October 11, 2026 1 Comment

2026 marked the 20th anniversary of New York Comic Con, and in those 20 years, I've seen a lot of changes. Some good, and some not so good. Before NYCC,…

Movie Reviews MOVIES SPOTLIGHT

Ray Gunn Delivers a Dark and Beautiful Sci-Fi Noir Mystery but Stumbles Along the Way

Dan Kleiner October 10, 2026 1 Comment

“It’s hard being the only honest guys in a crooked game.”Leaning hard into an Atompunk aesthetic, Academy Award winner Brad Bird’s new animated feature, Ray Gunn takes place in an…

COLUMNS Editorial Opinion

COMICS AND COMICS: BUT LET’S FACE IT – VIDEOGAMES HAVE BECOME TOO AWESOME

July 4, 2011 No Comments

Tom Franck from COMICS AND COMICS is back with more commentary on Geek Culture. This time he’s talking about videogames.

COLUMNS Editorial Opinion

COMICS AND COMICS: BUT LET’S FACE IT – GEEKS ARE THEIR OWN WORST ENEMIES

June 20, 2011 No Comments

Tom Franck from COMICS AND COMICS is back with more commentary on Geek Culture. This time he takes a hard look at Geeks and Geek interaction.

COLUMNS Editorial Four Color Comments Opinion

What Bugged Me About SMALLVILLE

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher May 13, 2011 No Comments

The series finale of SMALLVILLE is on tonight, and I, for one, am glad this train wreck is over. I’ve tried to enjoy this show and watch with an open…