The following is an interview with the comic book writer/artist team of Gerald Rathkolb and Danielle Gransaull, who will be contributing their short story, "The Night Market," to the upcoming horror-themed anthology Skin Crawling Comics.  In this interview, Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon chats with Rathkolb and Gransaull about their thoughts on the current state of the horror genre, the use of digital artwork in comics, and their hopes for the future of Skin Crawling Comics and its impact on the comic book industry.

This interview was conducted on May 7, 2013.

You're invited to the coolest, new comic book shop in LA, Cool Cats Comics and Cards, for their first ever Kids' Day on Saturday, May 25th, 2013, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m

When Disney first acquired Marvel Comics in 2009, there was a lot of speculation if the company so synonymous over the years with feature film animation would ever produce an animated film based on a Marvel property.  The answer was announced today.

Do you live in the Los Angeles area?  Do you love gaming conventions?  Then, you will not want to miss Gamex 2013, which is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27, 2013) at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel.

Hosted by Strategicon, Gamex 2013 is one of California's finest gaming conventions, offering attendees the chance to play, watch, and buy a variety of board games, card games, miniatures, roleplaying, collectables, and computer games.  The convention will be open from Friday, May 24th, at noon until Monday, May 27th, at 6 p.m.

Fanboy Comics' own Kristine Chester and Atomic Robo: RPG creator Mike Olson will be at the convention and running several events (listed below).  Make sure to pre-register for the games, as spaces fill very quickly!

The following is an interview with Mike Pisciotta, a magician performing at The World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA.  In this interview, Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon chats with Pisciotta about his introduction to the art of magic, becoming a member of the prestigious Magic Castle, and what guests can expect for a night at the members-only clubhouse.

This interview was conducted on May 1, 2013.

Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:

The FBC staff is very excited to be exhibiting at Long Beach Comic Expo this weekend, alongside a number of other talented independent creators!  Taking place on Saturday, May 11th, at the Long Beach Convention Center, the annual event is a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators, and creators of all pop culture genres.

Fans in attendance will have a chance to stop by the Fanboy Comics table (#6001) to meet the creators of the graphic novels Something Animal and Identity Thief and to pick up their very own signed copies.  Attendees will also be able to purchase the official Fanboy Comics t-shirt, so that they can show their geek pride in style.

Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:


Happy Free Comic Book Day from Fanboy Comics!  Given that Free Comic Book Day is our favorite day in all of geekdom, we felt that there would be no better way to celebrate than by offering readers a free sample of our geekiest content.

Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:


Fanboy Comics (FBC) is excited to announce the release of its very first Free Comic Book Day sampler on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

The following is an interview with Jamal Igle, the creator of Action Lab Entertainment's new graphic novel, Molly Danger.  In this interview, Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon chats with Igle about his inspiration for the all-ages series, the process of working with the multi-continental creative team, and the upcoming release of the story in radio play format.

This interview was conducted on April 26, 2013.

For over 40 years, the Star Trek franchise has witnessed several TV show and film adaptations, each boldly taking its respective fanbase where no one had gone before.  Each property within the Star Trek universe embodied its own thematic elements and messages as influenced by visionary creator Gene Roddenberry, always staying true to his hopeful vision that the future would be one without thought of gender or race.