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INDY SPOTLIGHT: Kung Fu Engine #3
Kung Fu Engine #3 The Crew of the Penelope arrives in Homan as Li Chan looks…
JUST IMAGINE! February 1947: Undepressed by the Depression
“Many of the adventure-strip leading men, and a few of the women, were pretty tough and…
JUST IMAGINE! April 1930: The Wings of Justice
Something of a cross between Hawkman and Batman, the Night Hawk flew silhouetted against moonlit London…
JUST IMAGINE! October 1970: When Kirby Met Kent
In August 1970, at age 16, I was no longer reading many comics. But I knew…
JUST IMAGINE! August 1955: The Justice Machine
Automation worried many Americans in the 1950s. The Nation magazine termed it an “Automation Depression.” “We…
JUST IMAGINE! May 1968: Lo, This Bitter Victory!
“O Bitter Victory!” is a title that perfectly encapsulates the Marvel Comics approach to storytelling. That’s…
INDY SPOTLIGHT: Kunoichi Kate Bryant #4
Kunoichi Kate Bryant #4 Who killed Gabriel Bryant, Kate’s father? Kate may not like what she…
JUST IMAGINE! June 1961: Infantino’s Heroes
This DC house ad from June 1961 showcases two features that relied on the considerable talents…
A Look Into the ‘My Pokémon Cooking Collection’
Become a Culinary Kitchen Master with the My Pokémon Cooking Collection. Collecting recipes from all across…
JUST IMAGINE! May 1962: How Mighty the Mummies
Mummies, those shambling staples of Universal and Hammer horror movies, weren’t quite a big enough threat…
JUST IMAGINE! December 1950: The Return of Iron Jaw
The ferocity of the fearsome villain Iron Jaw served to underline the gritty determination of the…
MtG Released More FINAL FANTASY In A Holiday Release
Magic: The Gathering has special “Scene Boxes” for its Final Fantasy release, each containing six specific…
JUST IMAGINE! March 1956: Showcasing the Superheroes
Firefighters, anyone? How about Manhunters, Frogmen or Kings of the Wild? No? Well, the comic book…
JUST IMAGINE! December 2003: The War of the Weapon People
One was turned into a monster by a weapon he created. The other was himself a…
A Look Into ‘ Marvel’s Daredevil: The Illustrated History’ Book
The story of the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen unfolds across more than 180 pages, showcasing eight…
JUST IMAGINE! September 1966: Meet the Cosmic Mystery Man
Gary Owens as Space Ghost: “I’m combining the Stun Ray with the Force Energy Power!” Tim…
A Look Into the Official ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cookbook
In the kitchen, the right combination of ingredients can create a legendary meal that will leave…
Introducing the Artificers of ‘Eberron: Forge of the Artificer’
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer is a newly released (Dec 2025) D&D 5th edition sourcebook set…
April 1961: A Way Around the Immovable Object
I do admire elegant plotting. And that would include plots such as The Menace of Red-Green…
Roll Initiative on the Holidays! Dungeons & Dragons Holiday Guide
Giving the gift of imagination, collaborative storytelling, and teamwork is a Natural 20, naturally! The game…
JUST IMAGINE! September 1957: Cloud with a Silver Lining
It’s a happy ending story with a somewhat sinister vibe. Steve Ditko’s The Man Who Stepped…
Gearing Up for the Holidays with UniVersus x Guilty Gear – Strive
Get ready for high voltage on the playing field! The beloved 2D fighting video game Guilty…
JUST IMAGINE! August 1958: The Darts of Outrageous Fortune
Someone who poses as a superhero for sketchy ulterior motives can serve as the springboard for…
Avatar: The Last Airbender x Magic: The Gathering Holiday Guide
This holiday season, Magic: The Gathering is bringing a balance of warm nostalgia and strategic, elemental…
From the World of D&D, ‘WARLOCK’ Unveiled By Wizards of the Coast & Invoke
Announced at the 2025 The Game Awards, WARLOCK is an original third-person single-player game to join…
INDY SPOTLIGHT: Of Death #4
Of Death #4 Oh, sure. In the moment, it seems like a good idea, only to…
JUST IMAGINE! July 1955: The Dreams of Lois Lane
Superman and Lois Lane finally married in 1955, 17 years after they met — but it…
JUST IMAGINE! February 1963: A Whirlwind with Quite an Appetite
To tell the truth, I always preferred the scrappier, edgier Warner Brothers animated characters to Disney’s,…
JUST IMAGINE! May 1967: Lo, This Power Overpowered
I hadn’t read the Hulk’s feature in a while, but the elegant and balanced Gil Kane…
September 1961: Dueling the Diabolical Dust Devil
Adam Strange couldn’t come to grips with the greatest of his foes. That’s because he was…
JUST IMAGINE! February 1953: When Batman Battled King Kong
Batman has a history of tackling challenges outside his weight class that long predates the Batman…
INDY SPOTLIGHT: Sasquatch And The Mythology Sisterhood #1
Sasquatch And The Mythology Sisterhood #1 Mythology, tall tales and the supernatural collide with a cast…