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.

Books for Understanding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

A reading list to better understand the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, from examinations of past conflicts to more current events.

#SuperheroProblems: So You’ve Been Turned Into a Vampire

A sudden attack of vampirism is apparently a problem that superheroes need to be aware of; here's how it often goes down.

The True Story of Everett True

You may have seen some viral cherry-picked strips painting Everett True as a progressive hero, but is that really all there is to the story?

Profiles in Supervillainy: Big Wheel

He has far more potential as an aspiring do-gooder than a generic lackey or a villain in his own right.

QUIZ: Which Super-Sweetheart Are You?

Where there's a superhero, there's a sweetheart. Which one are you?

My Least Favorite Batman Comic

"Batman A-Go-Go!" starts silly, veers through social commentary, and barrels straight into a horror film, making for an unpleasant read.

#SuperheroProblems: So You’ve Been Invited Out to Hollywood

Almost everyone dreams of big-screen stardom at some point in their lives, and it turns out superheroes are no exception.

To Absent Friends: Willie Lincoln

We're spotlighting some of the side characters who have been left by the wayside. Today in To Absent Friends: Willie Lincoln.

Comics That I Love by George: A Love Letter to George Pérez

Lots of people could tell you about George Perez's career in comics with more expertise than I have. So instead, I will tell you a story.

Shock SuspenStories: The Comic That Defied the Red Scare

Shock SuspenStories may be a little hokey for modern comics readers, but it spoke out for social justice at a crucial time.