Category: Comics and Graphic Novels
I’m always amazed at how many books are available about grizzly murders and the lives and trials of serial killers. There are countless books about some of the most …
YouTube Channel: Screen Time From the Description: Comic Books That Should Be Movies – We ask cosplayers, artist & writers what comic books should be movies @ Rose City …
When people think of superheroes, the ones that come to mind are Superman, Hulk, Spiderman, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and so on. Superheroes are often stereo-typically male and …
There are few things in life that bring as much satisfaction as the news that Garfield and Grumpy Cat will be teaming up for a limited comic series. Think …
Aline Brosh McKenna is known for co-creating the CW series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and as the screenwriter behind The Devil Wears Prada, but her next project will incorporate some classic literature. She will …
Arigon Starr has done everything from appearances on General Hospital and Barbershop: The Series, to writing and starring in the play The Red Road, to producing albums, including Meet the Diva and Backflip. Though none …
Last week, I dared to wander past my usual novel choice and straight into the hands of the graphic novel world. I asked for Bechdel’s book, Fun Home: A …
An all new graphic novel based on the highly popular Cartoon Network show Steven Universe has been announced for the summer. Featuring characters from the show in an original …
Life is complicated; there’s no way around it. And with all of the trappings of daily life, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. Along those same …
Caitlin Stiles
February 12, 2017
African American, Autobiography, Book News, Comics and Graphic Novels, History, Human Interest, Libraries, Literary Fiction, Memoir, News, Non-Fiction, Politics, Young Adult
U.S. Representative John Lewis has made his rounds in the news lately. His feud with Trump, as well as Trump’s ill-timed and placed remarks, have exploded on Twitter and …
Women haven’t been very prominent over the years in the comic book field. For a long time, women worked behind the scenes with notable names such as illustrator Rose …
What makes a great comics retailer? Staying up to date, catering to specific interests, and being involved in building the local comics scene are just a few qualities some …
Stories that include characters with disabilities shouldn’t just be to inspire us able-bodied people, to make us feel like anything is impossible, but should show us a different perspective …
When I was in high school, I actually wasn’t a bookworm. (I trust you to keep that secret.) I actually found it very difficult to sit down and read …
*WARNING: Spoiler Alert!* One of the best ways to shock an audience during an ongoing series is for creators to kill off a main character. In the comics world …
Slayer, the new mini-series published by Dark Horse comics, expands on the metal legend’s music video series for Repentless, You Against You, and Pride In Prejudice. Slayer has been hailed …
Y: The Last Man was an ongoing comic series written by Brian K. Vaughan (Saga) and illustrated by Pia Guerra (Doctor Who: The Forgotten) that ran for 60 issues from …
The heroes of the Marvel universe are up against a threat in the new cross-over event by writer Cullen Bunn, and artist Steve McNiven. Note– I didn’t say “new …
Comics have power: a form of escapism that provides a world of heroes originating during times when America seemed to have none. Loving comics has been criticized for humor …
Comics were used over the years as a means of escapism. Superman provided a safe place for people during the war, giving America the story of a hero that always …