By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The annual Planet Comicon Kansas City is returning to Bartle Hall for another weekend full of superstar creators, media guests, and countless cosplayers from March 27 to 29, 2026. Legendary Media Guests Several iconic pop culture figures will descend upon Bartle Hall to mingle with fans. Entertainment industry legends, […]
Jake’s Take Podcast: Rick Stasi
May 23, 2024 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor and privilege to welcome author and illustrator Rick Stasi to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Rick and I first met at the first Planet Comicon Kansas City in 1999 at the defunct Overland Park International Trade Center, and every time I attend the convention, his booth […]
2 Massive DC/Marvel Omnibuses Will Be Published in Summer 2024
February 13, 2024 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Throughout DC and Marvel Comics’ storied histories, their iconic characters have crossed paths in iconic issues. These sought-after stories have been difficult to find over the years. However, on August 6, 2024, fans can purchase all these iconic stories in two massive omnibuses. DC Versus Marvel Omnibus DC Versus Marvel Omnibus is […]
Stan Lee turns 90!
December 28, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Do you know these characters? Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the Avengers These iconic superheroes would not have seen the light of day if it were not for the efforts of their co-creator: Stan Lee. Born Stanley Martin Lieber, the New York City native […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The Pre-Comic Con Announcements-Part Two: Marvel
July 6, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Comic book fans were given another surprise following DC Comics’ major announcements. DC’s top competitor Marvel Comics released its post Avengers vs. X-Men plans. The news first broke on Entertainment Weekly’s website and confirmed by Newsarama.com when a small drawing of the Silver Age incarnation of the long deceased Jean Grey appeared […]
The Essential Ultimate Spider-Man Stories
June 27, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Spider-Man is celebrating his 50th birthday this year! Jacobelyacharjournalist.com will be celebrating this incredible milestone all throughout the summer with articles focusing Spider-Man’s greatest foes, reflecting back on the most important stories from the past 12 years and even giving you a simple Spider-Man 101 in order to prepare movie goers for […]
Jacob at the Movies: Captain America-First Avenger Movie RW
August 10, 2011 By
Warning: This review is filled of spoilers…if you did not see Captain America: The First Avenger that is currently in theatres. So if you haven’t seen it yet…you’ve been warned! Captain America: The First Avenger was phenomenal! At first, I was worried about this film for two reasons… Reason #1-Will they honor the Captain America […]
