June 19, 2026 — The third week of June 2026 has emerged as a period of profound contradiction for the global comics community. While the industry celebrated the long-awaited return of beloved titles and marked significant historical milestones, these festivities were overshadowed by the assassination of a prominent political satirist in Poland, esc
The Hollow Parade: Victory Day in Moscow Amid Global Quagmires and Domestic Unrest
MOSCOW and WASHINGTON D.C. — As the sun rose over Red Square this May 9th, the traditional thunder of heavy armor and the roar of supersonic jets were conspicuously muted. Russia’s Victory Day, a cornerstone of national identity commemorating the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany, has been transformed by the realities of a modern conflict […]
