Category Archives: Comic Books

The Superheroic Formidables Return to Comic Shops Today!

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Steven

It’s true, comic book fans: you really can’t keep a good miniseries down. And there’s no better proof of that than today’s release of The Formidables #1—the superhero series that I was involved with as editor in 2021, which is … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Calamity Jane: The Devil Herself Now On Sale!

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Steven

Hey, fans of Western comic books! The 2025 iteration of New York Comic Con might be going on right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only place you can find cool comic books based on licensed properties. Available right … Continue reading →

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It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2025!

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Steven

Yaaarr, mateys! Whether ye be a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise or classic films like Captain Blood, The Crimson Pirate, and The Sea Hawk, it’s time again for International Talk Like a Pirate Day—that special occasion … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Lorelei’s Sole (to Date) Full-Color Cameo, 30 Years Ago

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Steven

Where does the time go? That question immediately came to mind, as I saw a recent Facebook post from Crusade Comics’ owner/publisher Billy Tucci (creator, writer, and artist of Shi, the female warrior character he introduced during the 1990s’ “Bad … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Christmas in July 2025 with DriveThru’s Ebook Sale!

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Steven

Hark! The herald angels sing, “E-books! Discounted e-books here! Get ’em while they’re hot! And have a merry freakin’ Christmas—in July!” They sure can carry a tune, can’t they? Anyway, as you probably know if you’ve made a visit to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Comic-Art Legend Frank Thorne’s 95th Birthday

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Steven

Born this day in 1930, Benjamin Franklin Thorne is best known to comic book fans (especially those who grew up during the Bronze Age of Comics, in the 1970s) as Frank Thorne, the artist who made Marvel Comics’ Red Sonja, … Continue reading →

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Happy Free Comic Book Day 2025!

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Steven

Today is Free Comic Book Day around the world: that annual event celebrated on the first Saturday in May, and usually timed to coincide with the release of Marvel Studios’ latest movie—as is the case with yesterday’s debut of Thunderbolts*, … Continue reading →

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Happy 85th Birthday, Comic-Art Legend Alex Nino!

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Steven

Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Treasure Planet. Mulan. The Omega Men. The Rook. Heavy Metal. God the Dyslexic Dog. If you’re a longtime fan of animated features and non-superhero comics, you may know the name Alex Nino, the popular, acclaimed Filipino … Continue reading →

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Happy National Superhero Day 2025!

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Steven

Hey, superhero fans! Grab your favorite (or brand-new, or brand-new favorite) comic book or graphic novel and give it a read, because it’s time once more to celebrate National Superhero Day! According to a number of websites, National Superhero Day … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Graphic Storytelling with Will Eisner Week 2025!

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Steven

Yes, it’s time again for Will Eisner Week: an annual celebration—held every year from March 1 to March 7—run by the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation, to promote literacy, graphic novels, free speech, and the legacy of the late … Continue reading →

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