Comics

Calgary, Alberta - January 13, 2023: Vintage comic book collection showing comic book covers,

These Rare Superhero Comics Can be Worth Big Bucks

Crime doesn’t pay … but fighting crime does! Items dedicated to comic book heroes have hit high-flying prices.
image from the 2024 Disney+ animated series

Disney+ Drops Trailer & Teaser Poster for ‘X-Men ’97’

The new Marvel animated series is a revival of the fan-favorite 1992-97 show ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ and picks up where that one ended.
promotional image for the upcoming Marvel/DC omnibus publications coming in Summer 2024. Against a yellow background, standing back-to-back with their arms folded confidently, are Marvel's Spider-Man on the left and DC's Superman on the right.

Two-Volume Omnibus Set Will Collect Greatest Marvel/DC Crossovers

From 1976’s Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man to 2000s Batman/Daredevil and more, the two comic book companies’ greatest team-ups will be featured.
Popeye Animated Series (Cartoon), 1956-

Popeye, The Spinach-Loving Sailor Turns 95

He is being given an award for helping kids love spinach!
ELVIRA'S MOVIE MACABRE, US poster art, Cassandrra Peterson, 2010-

How You Can Meet Elvira in Person!

Get all of the details on how to meet Elvira and other celebs at FanExpo Portland.
image from the 1978 movie

‘Superman’ Still Features the Greatest Introduction of a Movie Superhero

Despite the many good Marvel and other DC film titles that have followed in the 45 years since the 1978 Christopher Reeve-led classic kicked off the modern era of superhero movies, nothing beats the hero’s exciting intro here.
GARFIELD: A TALE OF TWO KITTIES, Garfield, (voiced by Bill Murray), 2006

New ‘Garfield’ Movie Starring Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson is Coming in 2024

Hide your lasagna, a new Garfield is coming.
promotional image for the 1978 Godzilla cartoon series from Hanna-Barbera. Standing on a beach in front of a cliff, on the left of this illustration, is the animated figure of Godzilla; his body is light green, scales running down his back are darker green. He is facing the right of the image and his holding a ship in his left hand. Just below him and to his right, and much smaller, is the character Godzooky, who looks similar to Godzilla but has flaps beneath each arm that are lifting him aloft a few feet off the beach. Godzooky looks smiling and happy, while Godzilla has a serious look on his face.

Godzilla’s Best Non-Movie ’70s Appearances

In the late 1970s, after the first wave of Godzilla movies ended, there were still plenty of other fun outlets where fans could enjoy the King of the Monsters: toys, models, cartoons, records and even a Marvel Comics series.
IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, Linus Van Pelt, Sally Brown, Snoopy, first aired in 1966

‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Celebrates its 57th Anniversary

Find out where you can watch it this year.
ADDAMS FAMILY, [standing] John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Blossom Rock, (aka Marie Blake), [sitting] Lisa Loring, Carolyn Jones, Ken Weatherwax, 1964-1966

13 Creepy & Kooky Facts About ‘The Addams Family’

There’s so much to learn about our favorite spooky family!
Batwoman drawing

The Girl Gangbuster: The Original Batwoman!

The original Batwoman, Kathy Kane, first made her appearance in comics the 1950s.
Betty Boop

Betty Boop Made Her Debut On This Day in 1930

Revisit the history of the famous and darling Betty Boop.
POPEYE, Popeye, Wimpy, 1956 - 1963.

Celebrating Popeye the Sailor Man’s 90 Years in Animation!

Toot, Toot! The spinach eating sailor, Popeye, turns 90 (July 14, 2023). Expert Fred M. Grandinetti shares the history of this beloved comic icon and his pals.
ban comic sans

The World’s Most Hated Font, Comic Sans, Is Having Its Day

Love it or hate it, we celebrate Comic Sans font today!
GARFIELD: THE MOVIE, Garfield the cat, 2004, TM & Copyright (c) 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All righ

Lasagna Loving Cat Garfield First Debuted on This Day in 1978

Put a birthday candle on a piece of lasagna because it is Garfield’s birthday!
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Comic Book Legend John Romita Sr.attends the 2010 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center on October 8, 2010 in New York City

Marvel Comics Artist John Romita Sr. Dies at 93

Comic book artist John Romita Sr. died in his sleep. He contributed so much to the world of comics especially Spider-Man.

The Yellow Kid comic

National Cartoonist Day Was Inspired by “The Yellow Kid”

Celebrate the joy of comic strips and cartoons on National Cartoonist Day!
More details Cartoonist Al Jaffee following a discussion panel dedicated to Trump magazine on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, Day 4 of the 2016 New York Comic Con. This photo was created by Luigi Novi

Al Jaffee MAD Magazine Cartoonist Dead at Age 102

Long time cartoonist for ‘Mad Magazine’ and many other publications has passed away