Few comic writers have left as indelible a footprint on the modern comic medium as Grant Morrison.  They have a unique ability to combine insight and philosophy along with action and excitement.  They have succeeded both as a critical darling and a commercial juggernaut.  They have breathed new life into established characters and created their

PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW ‘TRICK-OR-READ’ EVENT FOR COMIC SHOPS Fans can pick up free comics at their local shop October 2022   New York, NY (August 2, 2022)—Penguin Random House celebrates the spooky season with Trick-Or-Read, a new event that provides comic shops with free comics to hand out to their customers in October. With

Witches, ghosts, and mysterious forces of the unknown take center stage in these bestselling spooky picks for young readers. If you’re stocking up for Halloween, don’t forget these age-appropriate stories of ghouls, creepy mysteries, and bands of plucky children who ultimately make their brave escape with a little help from their friends.

Filmmaker and longtime horror literature fan Guillermo del Toro serves as the curator for the Penguin Horror series, a new collection of classic tales and poems by masters of the genre. Included here are some of del Toro’s favorites, from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Ray Russell’s short story “Sardonicus,” considered by Stephen King to be “perhaps the

Sometimes taking a trip to your local comic shop isn’t just about picking up the new Captain America. Comic shops thrive because they’re a hub for the alternative, in a variety of ways. Independently curated, community focused, and diversely stocked shops are the beating heart of the LCS lifestyle, and for those of us on

Amazon has released a brand new trailer for their upcoming series The Rings of Power, which showcases the gorgeous return to Middle Earth. This series is a prequel to the classic Lord of the Rings trilogy we know and love, showcasing Middle Earth in its Second Age and following the creation of the titular rings

Whether you’re a D&D player yourself, or whether you like to watch others create the story with shows like Critical Role or Dimension 20, now there’s finally a new blockbuster Dungeons and Dragons movie on the horizon that promises to be tons of fun. Releasing in March 2023, the movie follows a band of thieves

Update: Congratulations to the winner of the Eisner Sprit Award, Katie Pryde of the incredible Books with Pictures shop in Portland, OR! We love this west coast store which intentionally creates a queer and femme-friendly space for browsing and indulging in your favorite comic books, graphic novels, manga, and more. A well-earned achievement.    

Comics aren’t just for showcasing the exploits of your favorite superheroes these days. Whether you’re trying to cook the perfect dumpling or figure out how the internet really works or get to the deep introspective questions about what your gender is and what it means, there’s a graphic novel for you. You’ll find that a

The long awaited premiere of the newly rebooted Tokyo Mew Mew has finally arrived! For magical girl fans who remember watching the original run back in the earlier 2000s, a piece of childhood has been reborn. Along with Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura, Tokyo Mew Mew completes the trifecta of late 90s/early 00s magical girl

The heat is on and the temperature is perfect to add a new recipe to your summer gatherings! With pop culture cookbooks, you can truly immerse yourself in the world of your favorite franchise. Make a tavern meal you could split with Geralt from The Witcher; indulge in Sansa Stark’s favorite lemon cake; channel The

Look who’s back!   The first full trailer for “Harley Quinn” season 3 has dropped along with news that Harley and Ivy’s “Eat, Bang!, Kill” tour will drop on HBO Max on July 28th, 2022. The fan-favorite BFF’s and GFF’s for life will be dealing with the excitement and challenges that come from the pair