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NYCC: Interviews With the Creators of ‘Black Canary: Ignite’

October 29, 2019October 28, 2019Corrina Lawson

Meg Cabot talks about her new graphic novel featuring Black Canary: ‘Black Canary: Ignite,’ out on October 30th.

Shea Fontana on ‘DC Women of Action’

October 22, 2019October 21, 2019Corrina Lawson2

‘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.

Comic Book Corner Reviews Classic Characters

October 19, 2019October 18, 2019Comicbookcorner

This week Comic Book Corner looks at comics built around the classic characters Usagi Yojimbo and Napoleon Dynamite.

First Look: Far Sector #1 From N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell

October 16, 2019October 15, 2019Corrina Lawson

A preview of the upcoming ‘Far Sector’ comic from N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell.

“The Theme of Justice:” The Writer of ‘Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass’ Speaks

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019Corrina Lawson

Creator Mariko Tamaki talks about teen Harley Quinn and the choices she makes about how to fight injustice.

Halloween Reading Roundup 2019, Image: Sophie Brown, Covers via Publishers as Noted Below

The GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2019

October 15, 2019October 14, 2019Sophie Brown

Our Halloween reading roundup has a spooky story for every age group from preschoolers to adults; there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Comic Book Corner Digs into Tragedy, Inspiration, and Fun

September 18, 2019September 17, 2019Comicbookcorner1

This week in Comic Book Corner looks at some titles that offer inspiration and introspection, sometimes even in the face of tragedy.

‘Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass’: Rage Against the System

September 4, 2019September 3, 2019Corrina Lawson1

‘Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass” brings readers a young Harley who has reason to be furious at the system.

‘My Boy in Blue’ by Kodansha Comics – The Story So Far

August 29, 2019August 28, 2019Dakster Sullivan

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.

Cullen Bunn: The Stephen King of Comics

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019MAJK

Cullen Bunn, the Stephen King of comics, chats with MAJK about his work during her visit to San Diego Comic-Con 2019.

Return of the Amazons: G. Willow Wilson’s ‘Wonder Woman’

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019Corrina Lawson4

It’s time to take a deep dive into G. Willow Wilson’ run on ‘Wonder Woman.’

Our Adventures Reading the ‘Hilda’ Book Series

August 22, 2019August 21, 2019Sophie Brown1

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 […]

Comic Book Corner: Heroes, Gods, and Legends

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019Comicbookcorner

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.

The Grimdarkness of DC’s ‘Titans’ Television Show

August 15, 2019August 14, 2019Corrina Lawson

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.

High-Action CBC includes ‘Killers #1’, and ‘Coffin Bound #1’

August 7, 2019August 6, 2019Comicbookcorner

Comic Book Corner reviews high-action comic titles like ‘Killers #1’, ‘StarCraft: Survivors #1’, ‘Xena’, and ‘Coffin Bound #1’.

DC Collectible: ‘DC Bombshells’ Poison Ivy

July 28, 2019July 27, 2019Karen Walsh

The ‘DC Bombshells’ Poison Ivy Variant in sepia tones brings together everything about the historic pin-up aesthetic while modernizing it.

‘Sons of Chaos’ Tells a Tale of the Greek War of Independence

July 25, 2019July 24, 2019Lisa Tate

“Sons of Chaos” writer Chris Jaymes shares the “story of the war that quietly shaped the Western world” through the eyes of one Greek hero.

Is Natalie Portman ‘Worthy’ of the Mjolnir?

July 24, 2019July 23, 2019Jennmac1

The answer is, of course, ‘yes.’ Natalie Portman will make a great Mighty Thor. Diversity is always a win. Now let’s bring some of that inclusion into the board room!

Stranger Things Happening in Comic Book Corner

July 9, 2019July 8, 2019Comicbookcorner

Comic Book Corner is all Indie Comics this week. From ‘Stranger Things’ to ‘Paradox Girl’ to ‘Eve Stranger,’ weird is the order of the day.

Wynonna’s Back: Why the The Fourth Season of Syfy’s “Wynonna Earp” Matters

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019Corrina Lawson

What makes ‘Wynonna Earp’ so special that its legion of fans even paid for a billboard in Times Square to fight for a season four?