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Why the Long Wait for Pogo Volume 9? The Story Behind It
Why the Long Wait for Pogo Volume 9? The Story Behind It
After a four-year wait, Pogo Volume 9 finally arrives in 2027. Here's why the Fantagraphics archival series has taken so long to continue.
The Art of Star Wars: Andor Is a Must-Have for Fans
The Art of Star Wars: Andor Is a Must-Have for Fans
The Art of Star Wars: Andor showcases stunning concept art, production history, and exclusive insights into one of Star Wars' finest series.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in 2026
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in 2026
A look at how Shepherd Mead's classic satire still offers valuable lessons on networking, visibility, AI and LinkedIn for workplace and career growth in 2026.

Happy Father’s Day: Huey’s Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day: Huey’s Father’s Day
Baby Huey stars in Huey’s Father’s Day, a 1959 cartoon that blends familiar slapstick, animation history, and memorable voice performances.
Luno the White Stallion: The Forgotten Flying Pegasus
Luno the White Stallion: The Forgotten Flying Pegasus
Luno the White Stallion was a forgotten 1963 cartoon that helped shape modern kids' adventure shows before disappearing into animation history.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Trailer Goes Full 90s Chaos
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Trailer Goes Full 90s Chaos
X-Men ’97 Season 2 trailer brings Apocalypse, time travel, Gambit grief, comic book callbacks, and wild 90s animated chaos to Disney+.

The McGriddle Philosophy of Life and Death
The McGriddle Philosophy of Life and Death
What can a McGriddle teach us about mortality? Inspired by The Bear, this essay explores merit, Michelin stars, the Alamo, and why consistency may be its own kind of immortality.
Little Caesars Swings Into Action With Spider-Man Webberoni Pizza
Little Caesars Swings Into Action With Spider-Man Webberoni Pizza
Webberoni Pizza arrives at Little Caesars with Spider-Man-themed boxes, posters, and a special fan event celebrating Brand New Day.
Ticker Licker: When Fun Dip Inspired My Heart Medication
Ticker Licker: When Fun Dip Inspired My Heart Medication
Ticker Licker explores how childhood memories of Fun Dip sparked a humorous idea for heart medication that brings fun and nostalgia to adulthood.

Antonio Alcalá: The Art Behind USPS Stamps
Antonio Alcalá: The Art Behind USPS Stamps
Antonio Alcalá: Stamp collecting remains alive thanks to stunning USPS stamp designs, creative storytelling, and artists who turn tiny canvases into art.
Eric Rohman and the Art of Vintage Movie Posters
Eric Rohman and the Art of Vintage Movie Posters
Eric Rohman, a Swedish poster artist, created 7000 film posters with bold, minimalist Art Deco style that still defines vintage cinema design today.
Why Are Pencils Yellow The Surprising Origin Story
Why Are Pencils Yellow The Surprising Origin Story
Pencils reveal why they are yellow, tracing branding, Chinese symbolism, and how one marketing move shaped what quality looks like in the US.

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Montreal’s Film Noir: Why the Lachine Canal Was Made for Classic Cinema
Montreal’s Film Noir: Why the Lachine Canal Was Made for Classic Cinema
The Lachine Canal isn't just a beautiful place to watch The Third Man. It may be Montreal's own film noir district, where history and cinema collide.
The Forgotten Movie Behind Frank Sinatra’s Strangers in the Night
The Forgotten Movie Behind Frank Sinatra’s Strangers in the Night
Everyone knows Frank Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night." Almost nobody knows it began in a forgotten James Garner spy movie. Here's the incredible story behind one of music's greatest hits.
The Complete Kubrick 4K Box Set Is Criterion’s Biggest Yet
The Complete Kubrick 4K Box Set Is Criterion’s Biggest Yet
The Complete Kubrick is Criterion's ultimate 30-disc 4K box set with every Stanley Kubrick film, rare shorts, deluxe extras, and stunning packaging is huge!

Batman’s Greatest Superpower Isn’t Money. It’s Accounting.
Batman’s Greatest Superpower Isn’t Money. It’s Accounting.
A three-part Sandbox World series exploring the practical questions comic books never stop to ask. Instead of focusing on Batman's gadgets and villains, this series examines the business, economics, and ordinary people who quietly make Gotham work.
Why Do Comic Book Villains Always Wear Green and Purple?
Why Do Comic Book Villains Always Wear Green and Purple?
Ever wonder why comic book villains love green and purple? A conversation with my daughter uncovered the surprising history, psychology, and hidden language behind comics' most famous colors.
Charlie Brown’s Pen Pal Revives a Lost Childhood Tradition
Charlie Brown’s Pen Pal Revives a Lost Childhood Tradition
Charlie Brown's mysterious pen pal returns in a new Peanuts special, inspiring a look back at the lost tradition of pen pals and handwritten letters.

Why Question Mark and the Mysterians Still Matter Today
Why Question Mark and the Mysterians Still Matter Today
Question Mark and the Mysterians changed garage rock with "96 Tears." Explore their remarkable story, lasting influence, and emotional reunion celebration.
I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
The Coca-Cola Hilltop commercial became a cultural landmark, inspiring a hit song, influencing Mad Men, and redefining advertising in 1971.
Roger McGuinn Reveals Untold Stories About The Byrds
Roger McGuinn Reveals Untold Stories About The Byrds
Roger McGuinn reveals new stories about The Byrds, Bob Dylan, David Crosby, and the making of folk rock in a fascinating Professor of Rock interview.