This summer, don’t let your kid’s brain go to mush watching Netflix, YouTube, or playing Roblox. Pick up a few books for their summer reading list that will keep their hands and mind busy. Read More
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Category Archives: Comic Books
‘West Coast Avengers’ Is Making Me Give Marvel Comics Another Chance Again
Marvel is that abusive boyfriend I just can’t seem to quit. Read More
‘Raven The Pirate Princess’ Swashbuckles Its Way Into Your Heart
Raven: The Pirate Princess is the sort of book that I wish I could send back to a childhood version of myself, to promise her it will all be alright. This new book from Jeremy Whitley, author of Princeless, takes readers on an all-girl fantasy pirate adventure they’ll love forever. Read More
‘Lucy Dreaming #1’ is an Awakening
‘Lucy Dreaming #1’ written by Max Bemis and illustrated by Michael Dialynas is an eye-popping experience featuring a truly strong, pink-haired teenage girl. Read More
8 Things This Batman Fan Has Learned to Love About Superman
Action Comics has reached the incredible Issue #1000 milestone. No matter who one’s favorite superhero is, Superman deserves some super respect 80 years after changing the face of comic books as storytelling medium. Read More
‘Avengers: Back to Basics’ Offers No New Perspective
‘Avengers: Back to Basics’ by Peter David starts a miniseries that promises to offer a fresh perspective on the Avengers, viewed through the VR visor of Kamala Khan. Apart from the framing device, however, nothing particularly new is yet offered, though Ragnarok is nigh. Read More
Harley Becomes a Cover Girl and Aquaman/Mera Swim in a Fabulous Design by DC Collectibles
DC Collectibles has released the latest additions to their couples and cover girl lines and they are a sight to be seen (and collected). Read More
‘Gotham by Gaslight’: Victorian Batman Fails to Excite
I expected a tense and exciting Victorian Batman in pursuit of Jack the Ripper. Instead, I found a lackluster thriller whose portrayals of Gotham’s women are problematic. Read More
‘Tangled The Series’ Tie-In Comic Creates Snarls
IDW’s tie-in comic for Tangled: The Series features attractive art and interesting innovations, but doesn’t quite rise to the level of its original source material. It has the potential to be better and more engaging for both parents and kids, and will hopefully continue to improve over time. Read More
8 Empowering and Inspiring Books for Your IWD Reading List
Today is International Women’s Day and we have put together an IWD reading list for you. This list contains a mixture of fiction and non-fiction titles, but they all have one thing in common, messages to inspire women of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Read More
Attention Cats & Kittens: Margaret Atwood’s Comic ‘Angel Catbird’ Is Now a 1940s Audioplay
Audible’s audio adaptation of ‘Angel Catbird’ is the cat’s meow. Read More
The Secret History of Trollkind Explores the Origins of Arcadia
The Secret History of Trollkind is a graphic novel based on the Trollhunters Netflix series developed by Guillermo del Toro. It is mostly set prior to the TV series and it explores how some of the troll characters first met and some of the experiences that shaped their personalities and convictions. Read More
How Many Captain Marvels Are There, Anyway?
It’s well-known that Carol Danvers became Captain Marvel after a long career as Ms. Marvel. But she was known by at least two other superhero names. As for that Captain Marvel moniker? It’s been passed around. A lot. Read More
Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in Jan-Feb 2018
In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie and Rebecca explore worlds with a unique take on time, Melissa listens to Ready Player One with Wil Wheaton, and Lisa dives into some short stories with Dracula. Read More
Black Panther Is the Superhero We Need Right Now
If all you want is a great superhero movie, Black Panther more than delivers. But it also grapples with deep social justice and identity themes that give the viewer plenty to think about.
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‘The Secret Loves of Geeks’ Is the Diverse Valentine’s Read You’re Looking for
‘The Secret Loves of Geeks’ is a collection of 37 illustrated stories, comics, prose, and essays about love. Their authors span a wide range of gender and sexuality, age and writing experience, making this a truly diverse collection. Read More
‘In the Pines’ Turns Murder Ballads Into Graphic (And Gruesome) Tales
‘In the Pines’ by Erik Kriek is a graphic novel in which Kriek takes five well-known murder ballads and transforms them into haunting, macabre illustrated narratives. Read More
Dystopia in Pink: ‘Jem and the Holograms: Infinite’ Review
‘Jem and the Holograms: Infinite’ takes the band members into a dystopian world created by a misuse of their Synergy technology. Breaking down the corporation that controls the alternate universe gives them a chance to work together and air old grievances. Written by Kelly Thompson and art by Stacey Lee and Jen St. Onge. Read More
DC Super Hero Girls Invites Readers on a ‘Date With Disaster’
The bestselling DC Super Hero Girls graphic novel series takes matters of the heart in its latest issue, “Date With Disaster.” Read More
DC Launches DC Zoom and DC Ink Focused on Younger Readers
Building off the clear success of DC Super Hero Girls in the past two years—the concept that started as a web series and merchandise line now has three movies and a TV show in production—DC has now announced two new imprints aimed at bringing kids into the fold of mainstream comics in an age-appropriate way. Read More
