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‘Lois Lane and the Friendship Challenge:’ First Look at the Middle Grade Graphic Novel
Here’s a first look at the new middle-grade graphic novel starring that famous fictional reporter, ‘Lois Lane and the Friendship Challenge.’ Read More
4 More Graphic Novels for Middle Graders, Tweens, and Teens
Four titles from my stack of graphic novels and one-shot comics that will suit younger readers from kids to teens. Read More
‘Ben 10: Mecha Madness’ by C.B Lee and Artist Lidan Chen Exclusive Preview
After discovering one of Steam Scythe’s abandoned projects, Gwen and Grandpa Max work to finish it and make it Gwen’s tool for fighting the bad guys. Read More
DC’s Super Sons Venture Further in ‘The Foxglove Mission’
Ridley Pearson’s first graphic novel was a high-energy look at four young heroes. Does the second in the series continue at that pace? Read More
Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in October 2019
In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Robin, Sarah, and Rebecca share the good and the bad of what they’ve been reading recently. Read More
NYCC: Interviews With the Creators of ‘Black Canary: Ignite’
Meg Cabot talks about her new graphic novel featuring Black Canary: ‘Black Canary: Ignite,’ out on October 30th. Read More
Shea Fontana on ‘DC Women of Action’
‘DC Women of Action,’ by Shea Fontana and featuring wonderful art by a who’s who of creators, obviously has entries for all of the familiar DC characters, from Wonder Woman to Supergirl to Batgirl. Read More
Comic Book Corner Reviews Classic Characters
This week Comic Book Corner looks at comics built around the classic characters Usagi Yojimbo and Napoleon Dynamite. Read More
First Look: Far Sector #1 From N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell
A preview of the upcoming ‘Far Sector’ comic from N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell. Read More
“The Theme of Justice:” The Writer of ‘Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass’ Speaks
Creator Mariko Tamaki talks about teen Harley Quinn and the choices she makes about how to fight injustice. Read More
The GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2019
Our Halloween reading roundup has a spooky story for every age group from preschoolers to adults; there’s sure to be something for everyone. Read More
Comic Book Corner Digs into Tragedy, Inspiration, and Fun
This week in Comic Book Corner looks at some titles that offer inspiration and introspection, sometimes even in the face of tragedy. Read More
‘Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass’: Rage Against the System
‘Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass” brings readers a young Harley who has reason to be furious at the system. Read More
‘My Boy in Blue’ by Kodansha Comics – The Story So Far
Kako Motoya meets a young policeman, Kota, who takes a liking to her. His mind quickly turns around when the truth of Kako’s age slips out. Read More
Cullen Bunn: The Stephen King of Comics
Cullen Bunn, the Stephen King of comics, chats with MAJK about his work during her visit to San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Read More
Return of the Amazons: G. Willow Wilson’s ‘Wonder Woman’
It’s time to take a deep dive into G. Willow Wilson’ run on ‘Wonder Woman.’ Read More
Our Adventures Reading the ‘Hilda’ Book Series
Earlier this year, my son and I fell in love with the Hilda animated series on Netflix. Hilda is based on a series of graphic novels by Luke Pearson and has now spawned a spin-off series of chapter books as well as the animated TV series. With a new graphic novel – Hilda and the… Read More
Comic Book Corner: Heroes, Gods, and Legends
Heroes, Gods, and Legends are the order of the day this week as Comic Book Corner reviews several new series and revisits a few ongoing ones. Read More
The Grimdarkness of DC’s ‘Titans’ Television Show
The ‘Titans’ television show wants us to know it’s super-serious about people with powers. So serious that it forgot that this should be a show about heroes. Read More
