A Magical Mishap Sparks Adventure In Nakama Press’ ‘Hokis, Focus!’ This Fall
Magic is powerful. Paying attention is harder. An easily distracted young wizard embarks on a chaotic quest filled with friendship,
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Author: Brendan M. Allen
New Streaming App Darkroom Showcases Hard To Find Anime Content
In the myriad choices for streaming apps on the market, a new video streaming platform specializes in independent, foreign, arthouse,
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The Collectors’ Desk Episode 7 — The Hottest Spot North Of Havana
Pawn Stars Toy Expert Steve Johnston, Comicon.com Senior Editor Brendan M. Allen, Actor/Comedian Paul Vato, Sports Analyst Brett Lawson, and
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Exclusive: Papercutz Announces A Wish Worth Chasing In ‘Ever Trip’
Two brothers set out on a madcap road-trip adventure to collect the seven pieces of the Ever Star. Along the
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The Collectors’ Desk Episode 06 — Who Doesn’t Love Tacos?
Pawn Stars Toy Expert Steve Johnston, Comicon.com Senior Editor Brendan M. Allen, Actor/Comedian Paul Vato, Sports Analyst Brett Lawson, and
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Dark Horse Books Offers Deluxe Reprint Of Marvel’s Seminal ‘Weapon X’
Dark Horse Books has announced a new line of archival, oversized editions of iconic Marvel Comics stories. The line kicks
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Mad Cave Studios Brings The Dystopian Mayhem With ‘Escape From New York: Escape From Chicago’
Mad Cave Studios brings Snake Plissken back to comics this September with Escape From New York: Escape From Chicago. The
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Chekov’s Bow — Pornsak Pichetshote Talks ‘Absolute Green Arrow’
Absolute Green Arrow writer Pornsak Pichetshote joins Brendan in the virtual panel room. The pair discusses the horror slant on
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The Collectors’ Desk Episode 5 — I Have The Power!
Pawn Stars Toy Expert Steve Johnston, Comicon.com Senior Editor Brendan M. Allen, Actor/Comedian Paul Vato, Sports Analyst Brett Lawson, and
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Reviewing Fanhome’s Darth Vader 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription Stages 65-69
As much fun as I’ve had this last week assembling more than thirty stages in my Fanhome Star Wars Darth
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Where Batman, Car Culture, And Music Collide: Hallmark Guitars’ 2009/2017 ‘Wing-Bat’ Guitar
My friends and colleagues will tell you that I am a massive sucker when it comes to my favorite fandoms
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‘The Witcher: The Last Wish — Complete Collection’ Bundles Six OGN Adaptations Of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Short Stories
Dark Horse Comics collaborates with CD Projekt Red to collect all six graphic novel adaptations of Geralt of Rivia’s original
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Reviewing Fanhome’s Darth Vader 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription Stages 60-64
You may be thinking that there have been an awful lot of these Fanhome Star Wars Darth Vader 1:2 Scale
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Flying Saucers, El Chupacabra, And Digital Doppelgangers — Maverick Drops The Full ‘Scoop’ Collection
This summer, Mad Cave Studios brings the full Scoop collection to the Maverick line, collecting all four volumes in one
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Reviewing Fanhome’s Darth Vader 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription Stages 55-59
The next five stages in my Star Wars Darth Vader 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription from Fanhome* are ready to be
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Exclusive Preview: FairSquare Graphics’ ‘Noir Is The New Black’ Season Two Finale
Following its 2026 Eisner Award nomination for Best Anthology, FairSquare Graphics has provided Comicon with an exclusive look at interior
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The Mad Genius Reconsidered: Mad Cave Studios’ Sharp, Unexpected New Look At Nikola Tesla
Tesla has become cultural shorthand for ‘genius,’ but the short version rarely tells the whole story. This summer, Mad Cave
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Reviewing Fanhome’s Darth Vader 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription Stages 50-54
The next five build stages in my Fanhome Darth Vader 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription* have arrived and are ready to
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Grief, Healing, And … Mycelium? — Shane Portman And Andy Alves Discuss Upcoming ‘Shrub’ Kickstarter
Writer Shane Portman, artist Andy Alves, and Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon join Brendan in the virtual panel room to
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Reviewing Fanhome’s Darth Vader 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription Stages 44-49
The next six build stages in my Fanhome Darth Vader 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription* are ready to assemble. In the
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The Collectors’ Desk Episode 4 — These Kids Are No Longer Cute
Pawn Stars Toy Expert Steve Johnston, Comicon.com Senior Editor Brendan M. Allen, Actor/Comedian Paul Vato, Sports Analyst Brett Lawson, and
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Exclusive Reveal: ‘Pop Kill’ Seasonal Fourth Of July Cover
Mad Cave Studios’ Pop Kill Seasonal Flavors program began in 2025 with a Holiday/Xmas cover by Allison Sampson. That was
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Reviewing Fanhome’s ‘Darth Vader’ 1:2 Scale Build-Up Subscription Stages 39-43
It’s been a while since I’ve been able to work on my half-sized Sith Lord subscription*, due to a back-ordered
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Mad Cave Studios Announces ‘The Phantom Vs. The Singh Brotherhood’
The Phantom walks. Evil dies. Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with King Features Syndicate, has announced The Phantom Vs. The
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The Collectors’ Desk Episode 2 — Don’t Turn Your Back On The Wolfpac
Pawn Stars Toy Expert Steve Johnston, Sports Analyst Brett Lawson, Comicon.com Senior Editor Brendan M. Allen, Actor/Comedian Paul Vato, and
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Obsession Fueled Revenge On The Undead — ‘Feed Them To The Crows’ Funds On Kickstarter
A young man failed by the system seeks justice for the death of his mother. He’ll get it by driving
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‘The Collectors’ Desk’ — Episode 1: The Pilot
Known by other names, a certain panel of convention, collector, comics, and comedy experts convene around The Collectors’ Desk for
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Astoria, Oregon Celebrates 40 Years Of Johnny 5 Being Alive
“Hey, laser lips, your momma was a snowblower!” Ready to feel old? It has been four decades since Johnny 5
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AnimEigo Announces Home Media Release Of ‘Alien Nine’ OVA
When aliens invade it’s up to a trio of schoolgirls to save the day in this anime OVA. Anime distributor
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More Than An Anthology: ‘You Are On Native Land’ Supports Native Communities
Mad Cave supports organizations and awareness surrounding the Missing & Murdered movement with the anthology You Are On Native Land:
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Tropical Horror ‘Red Light Properties: Unfinished Business’ Deluxe Hardcover Now Available
Would you live in a home that used to be haunted? Let’s say the price was unbeatable … and the
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