Directors: Joel Crawford and Januel MercadoStarring: H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Lea SalongaMovie Length: 1 hour 48 minutes What Leo thought: Forgotten Island is a dazzling, hyper-kinetic masterpiece with a massive beating heart. It proves that Puss in Boots: The Last Wish…

DC announced today their New York Comic Con presence with its expanded multilevel DC Booth on the convention show floor at Booth #4365. Right next door at Booth #4657 is DC’s new 360° cosplay photo installation for fans wanting to walk the runway as a DC Super Hero or Super-Villain!

Skybound Entertainment, the creator-first studio behind global franchises including Invincible, The Walking Dead, Impact Winter, and Stillwater, is bringing a powerhouse lineup of panels to this year’s New York Comic Con, running from October 8-11.

I have been reading the light novels for Bride of the Barrier Master for a few years now and I am so excited to finally see it in anime! It is such an exciting time with all of these popular series getting made into anime, and Bride of the Barrier Master is a great choice! Hana Ichise is such a good main female lead!

Director: Zach CreggerStarring: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter HauserMovie Length: 1 hour 35 minutes What Mike thought: Boy does the movie studio want audiences to know that this is a film written (with Shay Hatten) and directed by the notable new comer Zach Cregger, the man who brought us the box office hits…

While I was at Dragon Con 2026 I had a chance to chat with Drew Nolosco of Mothership Games about their new TCG (Trading Card Game) Cataclysm Arcade. We talked about the game, some of the characters, and what is coming from them. Check out the full roundtable audio below!

While I was at Dragon Con 2026 I had a chance to participate in a roundtable interview with Chip Zdarsky. The roundtable discussion included questions about his new Avengers: Armageddon series, his story in the new THE MUPPETS TAKE THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1, and more! Check out the full roundtable audio below!

Anime NYC returned to the Javits Center this summer for another record worthy weekend, with favorable weather and a standout guest lineup cementing the conventions reputation as one of the fastest improving conventions on the East Coast. New attendees and longtime Anime NYC goers notice a clear pattern: it gets better every year. The organizers have earned a reputation for taking attendee feedback seriously and implementing changes the following year.

Writer: Christian WardArtist: Sami KiveläColorist: Jason WordieLetterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Thanks to Oni Press for the review copy! The Forever Home is a new six-issue post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller from Oni Press. Billionaire scientist, Henry D’mour failed to save the world from the apocalypse. Instead, he built a luxurious high-tech building, called “The Forever Home” to protect his family. He has a wife, two children, and a dog named Dodo.

San Diego publisher Fun Time Go! taps into the perhaps-not-so-fun but equally thrilling gothic world of fantasy and vampires with new project, THE LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN JAGUAR, the latest instalment from founder David Hedgecock's MISS MINA AND THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS saga.

One part A COMPANY OF WOLVES/one part THE HUNGER, FEVER DREAM is a new 116-page art book that collates some brand new and never-before-seen work from Becky Cloonan's drawing board, coming soon to Kickstarter

While I was attending San Diego Comic-Con this year, I had a chance to attend the Brad Bird panel in Hall H. It was a great panel, and here's a recap of what Brad talked about during it. Brad Bird knows how to make great films. Two of his movies, The Iron Giant and The Incredibles rest atop by favorite superhero genre movies.

Recently, I attended Fan Expo Chicago for the first time at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. This event was packed with celebrities, comic creators, and comic vendors which was beyond my expectations. It was also jam packed with congoers! Many of the attendees came to see their favorite celebrities.  Making a rare con appearance and most likely his first ever appearance where fans could purchase autograph and photo opportunities with him was actor, Kurt Russell. 

Writers: Rick RemenderArtist: Steve EptingColorist: Matt HollingsworthLetterer: Rus Wooton Thanks to Image Comics for the review copy! Out this week is Hammerfist #1, the new creator owned series from Rick Remender and Steve Epting published by Image Comics.   Remender is best known for books such as Black Science, Deadly Class, Fear Agent, Tokyo Ghost…

While at San Diego Comic-Con I had a chance to speak with Joseph Gagnepain and James Sanderson of LRG Games about their Overpower TCG and two new Skybound licenses they will be adding to the game. Both Invincible and The Walking Dead characters will be released on August 28th. Below are some of the new cards that we are sharing exclusively.

Director: David Robert MitchellStarring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian ConveryMovie Length: 1 hour 39 minutes What is it about: A neighborhood gets transported back to the time of dinosaurs as a result of a solar flare, and a family must survive while figuring out how to get back to their time.

Patrick Renna (Ham Porter - You're Killing Me Smalls!) and the gang are back in a spiritual successor to the classic movie The Sandlot, Dugout Dads. The cast has grown up and now they are managing their kids playing baseball. Danielle Fishel (Topanga from Boy Meets World) joins the crew as Renna's character's wife. The cast sat down for an interview discussing the impact of The Sandlot and reuniting for Dugout Dads. 

As a usual attendee at the Japanese Grand Prix that takes place in Suzuka, Mie, Japan, this year was special since it was the beginning of the new regulations put in place by the FIA. While I will not go into details about the new regulations, it made the once impassable Suzuka Circuit for the cars in the DRS era now suddenly passable which meant on track action for the fans, even though many understood now its more about battery management.

Director: Destin Daniel CrettonStarring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark RuffaloMovie Length: 2 hours 25 minutes What is it about: Peter Parker fighting crime full time as Spider-Man in a world that's forgotten who he is. The movie leans into that isolation as much as the action, pitting him against The Hand, Scorpion, and a mind-controlling threat, while Damage Control's seemingly friendly director turns out to have his own agenda.

With Los Angeles Comic Con just over 3 months from now, today they announced that the Akiba Station area for this year will see quite an expansion. Attendees who head over to that area this year will see larger themed environments as well as more interactive activations, a lot of fan favorite talents from various Anime, and more! Read more about what attendees can expect this year courtesy of the press release below.

While I was at SDCC, I participated in a roundtable interview with sisters Emily Lynne and Kate McKinnon (of SNL fame) and listened to them discuss season two of their Audible podcast series Heads Will Roll. The series is best described as Game of Thrones crossed with What We Do In The Shadows, Heads Will Roll is a medieval comedy that is definitely not for children. 

For the Spotlight on Matt Fraction panel, his wife Kelly Sue DeConnick sat down with him, fresh off an Eisner win. DeConnick began by relaying the fact that the two have been married for “twenty-something years.” The approach to the panel was intended to be a retrospective of Fraction’s career in comics, focusing on the most pivotal published titles. He was candid and insightful as he recalled the experiences associated with the handful of comics that were presented.

Recap and photos by Shawn Richter / Lisa Lower-Richter New achievement! The apocalypse was televised live from San Diego Comic-Con 2026! From a multitude of panels, offsite events, exclusive merchandise and cosplay abound, Dungeon Crawler Carl was seemingly everywhere! Audible Level Up Lounge (open to fans on Saturday): While the offsite was not 100% DCC specific, it definitely offered a wide variety of activations for the Dungeon Crawler fans.

While I was at San Diego Comic-Con I decided to leave the convention center area and hop over to the Peanuts Pop-Up which was just across the street. The pop-up was open to both badge holders and the general public, and visitors to it were provided the opportunity to visit Peanuts’ very own Snoopy along with his 4 siblings. Visitors could purchase limited-edition plush collectibles of the Snoopy family, featuring Belle, Andy, Olaf, Marbles, and Spike.

For the Spotlight on Kelly Sue DeConnick panel, her husband Matt Fraction sat down with Kelly Sue DeConnick to reflect on her career in comics, an exciting project she’s currently working on, and to “have the opportunity to sit and talk to each other uninterrupted for an hour.” This was immediately after an elated Kelly Sue had been awarded a coveted Inkpot award, bestowed by Comic-Con International.

While he was getting ready to moderate the Spotlight on Kelly Sue DeConnick panel, I had a quick chat with Matt Fraction (who had won an Eisner along with Steve Lieber the day before in the BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM—REPRINT category for Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen: The Deluxe Edition). After congratulating him on his win, he thanked me and discussed the event.

While I was taking all of San Diego Comic-Con in, I attended the Comic-Con Goes Plop! panel on Saturday. Plop! The self-proclaimed “Magazine of Weird Humor” made its debut at DC Comics over 50 years ago. Some of the integral talent involved in the series shared stories and insights about the book’s 24 issue run. Paul Levitz, the assistant editor for most of series spoke of his time working with Joe Orlando, the book’s editor.

2026 continues to be an epic year for DC Comics as the publisher romped home with TEN awards across multiple categories in tonight's glittering Eisner Awards ceremony - with three gongs going to ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER's Javier Rodriguez

Comixology Originals and Mad Cave Studios have news that will keep fans excited until next years convention: the announcement of print book versions of some of their most popular online comics, coming to shelves next year from some truly top-shelf creative talent.

San Diego Comic-Con off-sites have become one of the biggest elements of the whole she-bang - and a production titan returns to its pitch in the green outside the 'other Hilton', the Gaslamp: Disney Entertainment Television, showcasing PERCY JACKSON and HULU animation

A retelling of one of the oldest known pieces of literature, a director who has been known to deliver great movies and a cast full of A-level talent firing on all cylinders - THE ODYSSEY delivers a tale of truly epic proportions.

San Diego Comic-Con Málaga returns to the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos (FYCMA) Conference Centre on Thurs 1st to Sun 4th Oct 2026 - and the show brings back one of the highlights of last year's debut event: a truly epic Cosplay Contest of massive proportions.

With literally hours to go until the convention centre doors open on this year's San Diego Comic-Con, updates have arrived of a panel - and freebee comic giveaways - from none other than the pouch-loving, sword-wielding comic legend himself: Rob Liefeld.

In a few days SDCC begins...and RSVLTS will be there once again and just like last year they will 3 different booths with products for a lot of fandoms! As was the case last year they had a booth for Star Wars in the Lucasfilm Pavilion (Booth 2913S), and one covering a lot of other fandoms (Booth 3824), and their Breakfast Balls line which includes polo shirts and hats, among other items which will be at Booth 1835 once again.

Our friends at Den of Geek have teamed up with Frank Miller for a live signing and charity auction during San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The event will take place on Saturday, July 25th from 1045am-1145am at The Harbor Club (100 E Harbor Dr, San Diego CA 92101) on the eBay Live Main Stage. The event is open to the public, and those who can't make it can stream the event live at this…

At San Diego Comic-Con this year, Wattpad and Den of Geek are teaming up for a meetup that writers may want to check out. The event will take place at the Mission Brewery (1441 L St, San Diego, CA 92101) on Friday, July 24th from 4pm-7pm. The event is in a brewery so 21 and over only are allowed. More information on the event is below, or at the link…

This year at Anime Expo there were lots of people coming together to celebrate the things they love, and there was one in particular that demanded to be seen and heard. They also became a spot to see and spend time with while people were experiencing Anime Expo.  Love and Deepspace (by Infold Games), returned to con for their second year as an exhibitor.

Last weekend Kodansha House opened their pop up in LA, and while I was in the area for Anime Expo I was able to stop in a few times. Currently the pop up is only open until the end of today. It is scheduled to run from July 2nd through 12th, and I recommend checking the hours for the different parts of the pop up to make sure you are able to get in and see/experience everything.

Review by Leonid Urevich and Dan Berry Director: David Wain Starring: Zoey Deutch, John Slattery, Ken Marino, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Ben Wang, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Jon HammMovie Length: 1 hour 34 minutes Leo's thoughts: Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is directed by David Wain who also co-wrote the movie with his comedy veteran buddy Ken Marino, and it is the funniest comedy I've seen all year I haven't laughed this much in a theater in a while, now it's not highbrow humor but it will make you laugh, this movie felt like a live action…

It's been just over three days since the end of Anime Expo and I am still dead on my feet and wondering if all this really just happened. Because this year was a wild and crazy ride for a four day convention, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. Anime Expo was a lot bigger than it was last year, and I feel like they needed more space instead of just expanding the AX crossing and the food court area.

Review by Jason Herschkowitz Writers: Tyler Boss Artist: Dylan Burnett Colorist: Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Becca Carey Story Development by: James Tynion IV & Michael WalshDesigners: Michael Walsh, Dylan Todd, & Courtney Menard Editors: Steve Foxe, Greg Lockard, & Eric Harburn Thanks to Tiny Onion for the review copy! In May of 2025, I was fortunate to…

With just under 6 months to go until Los Angeles Comic Con returns, today they kicked off the guest announcements for their 15th anniversary show with some big hitters. From the multi-award winning K-Pop Demon Hunters, Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo will be in attendance at the show which takes place over Halloween weekend once again, October 30th through November 1st at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

I am so, so happy with the non-stop news we have been getting from Anime Expo. It is crazy to see and hear about us finally getting an anime adaptation of Mao! I have been a huge fan of this author, Rumiko Takahashi (also known for Inuyasha, and Ranma ½ ).  The other updates have been fun to hear and fans were eating up all the behind the mic stories from the voice actors from…