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About Derek McCaw
In addition to running Fanboy Planet, Derek has contributed stories to Arcana Comics (The Greatest American Hero) and Monsterverse Comics (Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave). He has performed with ComedySportz, City Lights Theater Company and Silicon Valley Shakespeare, though relocated to Hollywood to... work in an office? If you ever played Eric's Ultimate Solitaire on the Macintosh, it was Derek's voice as The Weasel that urged you to play longer. You can buy his book "I Was Flesh Gordon" on the Amazon link at the right. Email him at [email protected].
A Shadow Called Danger Week 35

A Shadow Called Danger Week 35!

March 9, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

A perfect time to remind us all that it takes more than one person to stand up and fight in the shadow of danger!

MMA and Equine Therapy Collide

Cinequest 2026: MMA and Equine Therapy Collide

March 9, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

A talented young fighter faces losing everything in a different arena — finding calm in the eyes of a horse. Director Joe Marconi opens up…

There Can Be Only One

There Can Be Only One

March 7, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

Going further back to the beginnings of the Immortals than we’ve ever seen with Highlander: The Original Screenplay!

Phantom of the Weekly Stack

Phantom of the Weekly Stack

March 3, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

It has to be the work of the Opera Ghost helping me read through EVERY comic in my stack this week… that wily phantom…

Restoring History with Chris Robinson

Restoring History with Chris Robinson

February 25, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

All-Negro Comics made it to comics racks in 1947, making history. It took until 2025 for it to appear again, thanks to Chris Robinson

Monster Mashup with Chris Robinson

Monster Mashup with Chris Robinson

February 24, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

Ask yourself what if the Frankenstein Monster got bitten by a werewolf and let it all roll from there… because it’s fun!

The Florida Hippopotamus Weekly Stack

The Florida Hippopotamus Weekly Stack

February 21, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

A prequel to the Smile movie franchise, hippos gone wild, and The Muppets return to comics with the best cartoonist they could ask for…

From Disney to Kingslayer Protocol

From Disney to Kingslayer Protocol: a Conversation with Chris Yates

February 20, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

Writer Chris Yates knew that he wanted to create a comic book above (almost) anything else — and it’s about to go live on Kickstarter!

Will we see Captain Action in Action

Will We See Captain Action in Action in 2026

February 20, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

The tease has gone on for several years and it’s not LBO’s fault. But when WILL we see Captain Action back in action?

Marvel embraces Jays of Future Past

Marvel Embraces Jays of Future Past

February 19, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

Somehow Jay and Silent Bob have stumbled into the Marvel Universe and the diabolical Doctor Doom isn’t happy about it…

No better time for Concrete

No Better Time For Concrete

February 19, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

With all the chaos going on, there’s no better time for Paul Chadwick’s Concrete to return to comics – and illuminate the human condition.

Post-Valentine's Comics Stack

Post-Valentine’s Day Comics Stack!

February 18, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

From Bleeding Hearts to Ultraman sputtering out at Marvel, here’s a rundown of the books I read (and still want to read) last week…

Ghost Machine gets Unbelievable

Ghost Machine Gets Unbelievable

February 18, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

Ghost Machine weaves its more family friendly titles together to solve a mystery — who are The Unbelievables?

Young Witches and Forbidden Fruits

Young Witches and Forbidden Fruits

February 13, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

The Craft meets Jennifer’s Body in a mall? Something wicked this way comes and it may be great or at least fashionable.

Weekly Stack Starting February

The Fanboy Planet Weekly Stack Starting February

February 12, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

If the news has you down, retreat with me into a stack of comics… though that Department of Truth has a pesky way of resonating

Late Last Stack of January

Late Last Stack of January

February 6, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

It’s a late last stack of January, since it’s already February. But the books are good, even if the world isn’t right now.

The Ultimate Universe Reborn... unsurprisingly

The Ultimate Universe Reborn… Unsurprisingly

February 4, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

Miles Morales survived the first Ultimate Universe, now in a way he’s saving the second one… when do we get the ultimate ultimate universe?

Monarch smashes back to Apple TV

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Smashes Back to Apple TV

February 3, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

For its second season, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters delivers what we came for — a serious new threat that only Godzilla and Kong could fight!

Broken Resolutions but Cool Comics

Broken Resolutions But Cool Comics: The Weekly Stack 01/23/2026

January 27, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

Already flashing back to a couple of books missed in 2025, but still fun. And then… what hit in January 2026…

Remembering Roger Allers

Remembering Roger Allers

January 26, 2026 Derek McCaw 0

He pushed the boundaries of what Disney animation could do, taking that energy to the stage as well. Roger Allers was a giant.

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