The characters, the creators, and the cultural moments that keep comics trending beyond the page.
‘Suicide Squad’ fails to live up to the edgy, entertaining hype
‘Suicide Squad’ was meant to be a fun antidote to wholesome superheroes, but instead it’s painfully dull.
On Aug 5, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘This is fine’ comic gets 2016 update because nothing is fine anymore
The dog finally snaps out of it.
On Aug 3, 2016 by Jay Hathaway
This comic about Bart Simpson and Chris Griffin in therapy will make you cry
These issues are no joke.
On May 13, 2016 by Jay Hathaway
How to read Marvel’s ‘Civil War’ event comics (and skip the bad parts)
Here’s our guide to Marvel’s ‘Civil War’ comics: what to read and what to avoid.
On May 7, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
What it’s like to be on the autism spectrum, in comics
Sometimes it’s a drag, but Siara Hughes wouldn’t change a thing.
On Feb 17, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Fanart shows Muslim superhero Ms. Marvel punching Donald Trump in the face
This image has a lot of history behind it.
On Dec 15, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Neil Gaiman reflects on ‘Sandman’ as he closes the loop on the beloved series
We spoke to the legendary fantasy author about everything from Gamergate to Sandman’s surly teenage side.
On Nov 12, 2015 by Aja Romano
Anthony Bourdain’s love of Japanese culture shines in ‘Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi’
The world famous chef says he wants his next project to be a book of Japanese ghost stories.
On Nov 11, 2015 by Aja Romano
Is DC Comics’ new Starfire series getting the character all wrong?
Fans think Starfire has been dumbed down.
On Aug 13, 2015 by Aja Romano
Marvel’s new ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ is everything you love
Marvel is apparently just taking its new comic concepts from a Venn Diagram marked ‘cool stuff.’
‘X-Men’ fans give Emma Frost the costume makeover she deserves
These fans think it’s time the ‘X-Men’ comics updated Emma Frost’s skimpy costumes.
On Jul 28, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Gail Simone on how ‘Secret Six’ fits into an increasingly diverse DC Comics clubhouse
“I think the industry is growing up and catching up with the world—finally!”
On Jul 19, 2015 by Aja Romano
And the most bizarre phrase you’ll Google today is…
Here’s why people will be Googling the phrase ‘suds nuns’ today.
On Jul 16, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Tokyopop is back in the manga business—but not everyone is happy about it
The once-defunct publisher will be reviewing portfolios this week at Comic-Con.
On Jul 6, 2015 by Aja Romano
German comic artist Vincent Kunert finds the fun in life with LOLNEIN
Have some laughs at the expense of June’s comic artist in residence Vincent Kunert
On Jul 2, 2015 by Fernando Alfonso III
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