The characters, the creators, and the cultural moments that keep comics trending beyond the page.
DC Comics’ Batgirl writers are rewriting one of their issues to remove transphobic art
This is how you create a safer comics community for everyone.
On Jun 12, 2015 by Aja Romano
Get a better look at Margot Robbie’s controversial ‘Suicide Squad’ costume
Set photos from ‘Suicide Squad’ show Margot Robbie as a supervillain in spike heels and sparkly shorts.
On May 4, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
How to master that final panel: An interview with comic artist Matt Lubchansky
That single frame can get readers doubling over in laughter or scratching their heads in confusion.
On Feb 25, 2015 by Allyson Holley
In the den with @wolfpupy, Twitter’s misunderstood canine cartoonist
In Twitter’s animal kingdom, there is no creature like @wolfpupy.
On Jan 27, 2015 by Fernando Alfonso III
NYPD crashes comedy show to detain audience member, heckle performer
This is no laughing matter.
On Oct 13, 2014 by Miles Klee
Ryan Reynolds plays Deadpool in this 2012 test footage
Even though it’s unlikely Ryan Reynolds will ever get back to put back on the mask, fans are still really, really excited about the Deadpool movie.
On Jul 28, 2014 by Aja Romano
What Ms Marvel’s rare 6th printing means for diversity in comics
We know Kamala Khan is popular, but what does a sixth printing really mean?
On Jul 19, 2014 by Aja Romano
Inside the moody, introspective world of ‘American Captain’
“A good Cap, I think, is about 50 percent punching, 50 percent angst.”
On Apr 23, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
What are Bitstrips, and why did they just take over your Facebook feed?
The interesting origin of the custom comics everyone’s sharing on Facebook this week.
On Oct 25, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III
Webcomic artist gives superheroines fully dressed redesigns
Fighting crime has to be a little easier when you’re not in a corset.
On Apr 4, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Inside the complicated world of Calvin and Hobbes GIFs
Since launching his blog in July, artist Eric Linn has collected more than 5,000 followers on Tumblr, but he’s yet to win the approval of creator Bill Watterson.
On Mar 26, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III
Rejoice, Internet: Rage comics are dying a slow, painful death
The Internet’s long communal nightmare may finally be ending. We now have hard data that proves rage comics are plummeting in popularity.
On Jan 7, 2013 by Kevin Morris
Strong Female Superhero Pose meme gets a Hawkeye reboot
How to combat sexism in comics? Draw Hawkeye in leotards and “feminine” superhero poses, collect 10,000 followers on Tumblr, get press.
On Dec 3, 2012 by Aja Romano
Unexpected perks for awesome webcomic artists
Webcomics might work in online spaces, but their impact sometimes transfers to the real world in unexpected ways.
On Oct 2, 2012 by Mike Fenn
5 cute comics by Liz Climo
The artist handpicks her favorite comics to date and discusses what makes each one memorable.
On Aug 27, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
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