‘Barstow #1:’ Comic Book Review
Tyler Jenkins’ front cover of the new Dark Horse series, Barstow, is as strange as you might expect it to be, and the interior artwork
Tyler Jenkins’ front cover of the new Dark Horse series, Barstow, is as strange as you might expect it to be, and the interior artwork
This week, Image Comics’ Ghost Machine imprint adds another title to its lineup in The Rocketfellers by Peter Tomasi and Francis Manapul. The Ghost Machine
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As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture. In this Fanbase
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Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine
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The Masked Macher hits its third issue this week, the penultimate chapter of the story. The first two issues have established this series as a
The following is an interview with writer Chris Moses (CTRL+Z) regarding the upcoming release of the new sci-fi drama series, Synap, through Mad Cave Studios. In
The following is an interview with award-winning writer Charles Ardai regarding the recent release of the new series, Heat Seeker: Combustion, through Titan Comics’ Hard Case
The following is an interview with writer/artist Louie Joyce (Haphaven, A Fistful of Pain) regarding the upcoming conclusion of Godzilla: Skate or Die with IDW Publishing.
In The Fanbase Weekly, the Fanbase Press staff and a host of special guests from across the pop culture spectrum discuss the top geek stories
Since March of 2020, Fanbase Press’ weekly Comics & Coffee Zoom sessions have provided comics industry professionals with an opportunity to discuss ways to cope
Before getting to my review of Star Trek: Lower Decks #1, you need to know that I am a Trekkie. I wear my geek badge
This week I had the opportunity to get an early look at one of the most anticipated comic releases of the year. After a year
Here at Fanbase Press, we strive to provide an outlet for up-and-coming creators to promote and showcase their incredible works. With thousands of creators utilizing
As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture. In this Fanbase
The following is an interview with critically acclaimed Sundance fellow and IFF Boston Grand Jury Prize Award-winning director Bryan Wizemann and National Young Graphic Novel
The Fanbase Press staff is very excited to be exhibiting once again at the Latino Comics Expo, alongside a number of other talented independent creators!
Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine
The plot thickens in this final issue, as the inspector delves into the history and motivations of this dysfunctional family. Merry delights in trying to
Years ago, I started on the Black Hammer comics. I reviewed a few issues, but then life got in the way. I lost track of
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Ruby’s racing against time to catch Identify Thief and take back her appearance, but the rest of the world isn’t standing still. Summer learns her
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The following is an interview with comics creator Don Simpson regarding the recent launch of a Zoop crowdfunding campaign for the first-ever collected omnibus of
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Fanbase Press is excited to announce that it will release the digital version of the Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition
The following is an interview with critically acclaimed writer Helen Mullane (Nicnevin and the Bloody Queen, Superstate) regarding the recent release of the supernatural horror series,
Since March of 2020, Fanbase Press’ weekly Comics & Coffee Zoom sessions have provided comics industry professionals with an opportunity to discuss ways to cope
As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture. In this Fanbase
Here at Fanbase Press, we strive to provide an outlet for up-and-coming creators to promote and showcase their incredible works. With thousands of creators utilizing
The following is an interview with critically acclaimed cartoonist Marco Finnegan (Morning Star, Night People, Lizard in a Zoot Suit) regarding the upcoming release of the supernatural
Dark Horse continues its run of new series this month with Living Hell from Caitlin Yarsky. I have to be upfront here and say that
Stories can be powerful tools to depict important moments. Whether it’s a fictional character presenting a sense of trustworthiness, life lessons learned through difficult choices,
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