Readers rarely saw Superboy in the tub, or were informed that his myriad abilities included…
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ICCA SPOTLIGHT: ARGO COMICS – THUNDERZONE
For more than 20 years, Dan Sehn has been building a world of superheroes, supervillains, and…
ICCA SPOTLIGHT: MR. FISH COMICS
From unconventional superheroes to science-fiction adventures, Fish Lee is building an independent publishing company where creativity…
OH, YOU DIDN’T KNOW – JUSTICE MACHINE
During the early 1980s, independent comic book publishers began challenging the dominance of Marvel and DC…
INDY SPOTLIGHT: Furious Fist Of The Drunken Monkey #7
Furious Fist Of The Drunken Monkey #7 With his girlfriend, Bunny, still missing and facing a…
Jimmy Palmiotti on Pop Kill: Big Candy
Jimmy Palmiotti is back to talk about Pop Kill: Big Candy Now the series is back…
JUST IMAGINE! March 1969: Dark Shadows in Four Colors
Dark Shadows was neither fish nor fowl, though it might arguably have been a bat. Neither…
JUST IMAGINE! February 1967: When Fear Reappears
Even during his camp TV era, Batman’s covers occasionally relied on a spooky vibe. One…
JUST IMAGINE! July 1962: The Man Who Hated Wonder Woman
Early on, I realized that Robert Kanigher hated Wonder Woman, the character he wrote and edited…
JUST IMAGINE! July 1963: Hero of Song and Story
Hercules, hero of song and story/Hercules, winner of ancient glory… Hercules helped inspire Superman, and in…
Riftbound: Radiance Showcases New Legends & Ultimate Rare
The Rift wants you to feel that reverb! Riftbound: Radiance spotlights musician champions, new mechanics, an…
JUST IMAGINE! September 1966: To Catch a Cat
“Out of the night comes a man who saves lives at the risk of his own.…
OH, YOU DIDN’T KNOW – PRIME
In 1993, Malibu Comics launched the Ultraverse, an ambitious new superhero universe designed to compete with…
Creator Websites
You might be surprised that some of your favorite creators have their own websites! Let’s take…
OH, YOU DIDN’T KNOW – MARSHAL LAW
In 1987, when superheroes were becoming darker, more violent, and increasingly complicated, Marvel Comics’ Epic imprint…
OH, YOU DIDN’T KNOW – THE AMERICAN
In 1987, Dark Horse Comics introduced a superhero who appeared to represent everything America stood for.…
ICCA SPOTLIGHT: Standard Comics
For comic book readers who grew up with the Justice League of America, the Avengers, and…
ICCA SPOTLIGHT: Popskull Press
Independent comic book publishing has always been a place where creative freedom and imagination can thrive.…
JUST IMAGINE! March 1962: Marvel Superheroes Suit Up
“Accepting this premise (of no secret identities for realism), it was also only natural to forgo…
MTG | Reality Fracture Products and Unboxing
It’s been nearly a month since Magic: The Gathering | Reality Fracture was released on Friday, October 2nd.…
September 1968: The Long Shadow of Kong
Good stories often run deeper than we realize. For example, is 1933’s King Kong just an…
JUST IMAGINE! August 1965: Mightier than the Swordsman
The first appearance of the Swordsman in Avengers 19 (Aug. 1965) echoed the first appearance of…
Riot Games Launches Fiery Virtual Band Group Comebacks
Riot Games has begun a series of virtual band group comebacks, and these songs are climbing…
JUST IMAGINE! February 1959: Wishing for a Facial Tissue
I enjoy exploring Steve Ditko’s 1950s work to trace the development of those mystical elements that…
New D&D Adventure in the Star Wars Universe Announced
Join the Rebel crew as they take on the epic fight against the Empire. The announcement…
JUST IMAGINE! August 1948: How I Loved Capes
As a small boy, I was besotted by capes. I really couldn’t understand why people didn’t…
OH, YOU DIDN’T KNOW – MIRACLEMAN
Long before Watchmen redefined the superhero genre, Alan Moore was already challenging everything readers thought they…
OH, YOU DIDN’T KNOW – COYOTE
During the early 1980s, the American comic book industry was transforming. Independent publishers were challenging Marvel…
OH, YOU DIDN’T KNOW – BILL BLACK’S FUN COMICS
Long before independent comic books became a major force in the industry, Bill Black was keeping…
Riot Games x Louis Vuitton ‘Tempo Point’ Features K/DA
K/DA, the virtual superstar pop group from League of Legends, is getting a sparkling spotlight with…
JUST IMAGINE! June 1940: A Tale of Two Futures
He was the other Captain Future. The first, created by Better Publications editor Mort Weisinger and…
JUST IMAGINE! August 1964: Harm is the Hunter
Many of Spider-Man’s early foes were animal-themed costumed adventurers, just like him. And one of them…