Eileen Gonzalez
Eileen's primary literary love is comic books, but she’s always on the lookout for her next literary adventure no matter what form it takes. She has a Bachelor's in media studies, a Master's in digital communication, a smattering of published short stories, and a seriously cute dog. Follow her on Bluesky.
Profiles in Supervillainy: Lord Manga
April 17, 2023Just what kind of unconventional villain is Lord Manga? Answer: a soap-selling, warm milk-drinking gaseous guy who loves to shout.
A Little of Everything: 8 Comic Book Anthologies
April 14, 2023Looking to read a lot of different comics by a range of creators in one place? Try these excellent comic book anthologies.
The Racial Slur that Everyone Is Okay With (and Why We Shouldn’t Be)
April 5, 2023There's been a push to eliminate offensive words from everyday usage. But there is one word still in rotation. Here's why it shouldn't be.
Retro Comic Rewind: Hangman Comics
April 3, 2023Let's delve into comics from the past to see if we can discover a hidden gem worth bringing back. This time: Hangman Comics.
8 Doorstopper Comics and Graphic Novels to Immerse Yourself In
March 30, 2023The only downside to comics is that they're over too soon. These doorstopper graphic novels will keep you in the story for 300+ pages!
Bookish Supervillains to (Not) Emulate
March 29, 2023Books can inspire us to change our minds, broaden our horizons, or even take bold actions...Or to become a supervillain.
Comic vs. Book: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
March 20, 2023In this series, I'll be comparing classic novels to their illustrated counterparts to determine what each did well, what each did wrong, and how they differ overa.
Retro Comic Rewind: Winnie Winkle
March 6, 2023In today's retro comic rewind, we're looking back at Winnie Winkle, one of the first "working girls" in comics.
Heroes of the Written Word: Novels Starring Comic Book Characters
March 3, 2023Superheroes aren't limited to comic books. Read your way into these novels starring comic book heroes.
Profiles in Supervillainy: M.O.D.A.M.
February 21, 2023You may be familiar with M.O.D.O.K. (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing), but have you heard of his female counterpart, M.O.D.A.M.?