Jan 5
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From the shiny hardwood floor of a basketball court to the far reaches of space, this year’s best comics took…
Dec 14
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James Stokoe is one of the most reliable comic-book creators when it comes to delivering pure awe. As a…
Dec 1
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(This review reveals major plot points of X Of Swords.)
Nov 3
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B+
Some friendships are like hitchhiking. You’re desperate for someone to take you where you need to go—the final…
Oct 30
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In 2017, comic fans discovered an unexpected dream team when writer Mike Mignola and artist Adam Hughes released Hell…
Oct 22
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Alison Bechdel has played a major role in bringing graphic novels into the mainstream, with her 2006 graphic memoir, …
Oct 16
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After a summer largely devoid of big-screen action blockbusters, there’s a hunger for stories that deliver…
Oct 6
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(This review reveals major plot points for Batman: Three Jokers #1 and #2.)
Sep 16
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For decades, M.O.D.O.K. has been one of the biggest jokes in superhero comics, a supervillain whose ridiculous…
Sep 8
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Most people wouldn’t consider the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) franchise a well of emotional complexity, but…
Aug 12
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For too long, naturalistic coloring or the absence of color have been the norm for comics targeted to mainstream…
Jul 15
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C+
[Note: This review reveals major plot points for Empyre #1.]
Jun 30
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B+
For many queer youth, escape is the ultimate goal. Escaping a family that won’t accept you; escaping a society that…
Jun 26
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With the resurgence of Dungeons & Dragons over the last few years, comics has seen a rise in dungeon-crawling…
Jun 3
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With almost 100 years under his yellow belt, Superman is a major part of American cultural history. As superhero…
May 20
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Over the past decade, Lucy Knisley has become a preeminent nonfiction cartoonist, creating charming, heartfelt …
May 6
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Webcomics are often dominated by the types of stories and creators that can’t access or aren’t welcome in the…
May 1
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Every new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 begins with a reminder. Sherry Pie isn’t in the competition…
Apr 21
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The infrastructure supporting the direct market of comic shops has been shaky for years, making the impact of the…
Apr 15
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As we hit the third Wednesday of the month without new comics, there’s an intense hunger among readers for something…