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We Need More Fat Heroes in Comics
I can count on one hand how many fat superheroes I’ve encountered in comics, and these characters are still mostly white, mostly blonde, and almost always played by thin people if they ever make it to...
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Review: Image Comics’ Miyazaki-Inspired ISOLA #1 Is Beautiful and Intriguing
Fans of Brenden Fletcher and Karl Kerschl have eagerly anticipated their new series from Image Comics, ISOLA, since its announcement at Image Expo 2016. The fantasy story, about a soldier escorting...
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Review: Assassinistas #5 Tackles the Needless Limitations Our Society Puts on...
With the passing of Mother’s Day, I found myself thinking a lot about moms and comics. My mom got a “non-compliant” tattoo with me a few years ago, the iconic “NC” logo from the comic book Bitch...
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How I Overcame Eating Disorder Issues and Use My Comics to Make a Difference
Even today, I still feel uncomfortable using the word “anorexic” to describe my younger self. I keep saying that I had “trouble eating.” I survived an incredibly risky open heart surgery when I was...
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Review: Shanghai Red #1 Is a Beautiful, Riveting Story of Revenge
First of all, as a Scorpio-Slytherin, let me just say that I am here for a revenge story—the more exacting and drawn-out, the better. As a former art historian, I also can’t resist beautiful visuals...
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Review: A Fresh but Familiar Take on Nancy Drew in Nancy Drew #2
When the going gets tough, the tough go to the library. There are few problems you can’t solve with some solid research. Nancy Drew and I have this outlook in common, but somehow, I never really...
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The 12 Best Queer Books to Finish Your Summer Right
Welcome to our regular series on the best recent queer book releases. For more queer reading material suggestions, check out the rest of the articles in this series! Summer may be on its way out, but...
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The Source Material Is Reason Enough to Get Excited for the Prince of Cats...
I could not have been more excited when it was announced last month that one of my favorite actors, Lakeith Stanfield (perhaps best known as Darius on the FX series Atlanta), was to play the lead role...
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Two New Comics Are Great Examples of the Two Best Kinds of Horror Stories
Is it me, or is everything just better in October? Those seasonal pumpkin-shaped peanut butter cups are far superior to the year-round ones. The weather pauses in a perfect balance of golden and...
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Superhero Faith Herbert Gives Me Hope for a Fat-Positive Future
The first time I read one of Jody Houser’s Faith Herbert comics, I felt seen. Not only is she a fangirl at heart who pursues a career in pop culture journalism to maintain her alter-ego, but she’s a...
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Chew Is the Comic Series You Need for Your Thanksgiving
Turkey salmonella has been in the news recently (now joined by romaine lettuce E. coli), which makes me feel like the Thanksgiving comic book we should all be reading this year is Chew, by John Layman...
View ArticleBill Maher Doubles Down, Saying Outrage Over Stan Lee Comment Proves His Point
Last week “comedian” and political “intellectual” Bill Maher attracted the ire of the public over his comments concerning the death of Stan Lee. He used this moment, of all moments, to criticize...
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Read Our Exclusive Preview of The Stone King #2, a ComiXology Original
The giant Stone King has long been the source of the city of Stoneport’s prosperity, but now it threatens to be their undoing an an unprecedented rampage, and only a young thief named Ave may be able...
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4 Comic Book Couples to Read About This Valentine’s Day, and a Playlist to...
It’s Valentine’s Day, and I have to be honest: I am not feeling the love this year. Spare me the sappy romcoms with couples who maybe experience mildly entertaining trials but end up happily ever...
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7 of the Best YA Novels (& Series) Featuring Your Favorite Comic Book Characters
Until Birds of Prey drops into theaters and blows our collective minds in 2020, we’re sorely lacking in superhero content. Why not take a break from waiting until your next pull list to find iconic...
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IDW Publishing Joins the Celebration of Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th Anniversary...
There’s a new project to add to the ongoing list of announcements made in honor of the blue blur’s 30th anniversary. We already have a release date for the second live-action movie and a Netflix...
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Our Pull List for Free Comic Book Day 2022
Among all the glorious nerd holidays (May the Fourth, Alien Day, etc.) few are as exciting as Free Comic Book Day. FCBD is an annual promotional event sponsored by the comic book industry to attract...
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Legendary Comic Book Artist George Pérez Passes Away at 67
CORRECTION: George Pérez’s wife’s name is Carol, not Constance. Our apologies for the mistake. Today is a sad one for comic book fans as one of titans of the industry, George Pérez, has died from...
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Excited for ‘Don’t Worry Darling’? Then I’ve Got a Comic Series for You!
Stylish thriller Don’t Worry Darling hits theaters on September 23, which is not too far away but may feel like an eternity. Amidst all the hilarious drama with the cast at the Venice Film Festival,...
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Best Comic Books / Graphic Novels for National Comic Book Day
(Image Comics) Happy National Comic Book Day! While comic book movies and shows are dominating theaters and streaming services, it’s important to note that the medium itself is still less mainstream...
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