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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.

I Will Sail This Hopeless Ship Until I Die: The Trickster and the Pied Piper

Why this comics reader sails the Pipster ship featuring The Trickster and the Pied Piper, paired in COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS.

Can You Be Nostalgic For A Book You Never Read?

Can you experience nostalgia for a book you never read? One reader examines the development for a fandom through fan fiction.

7 Buff Super-Ladies Who Would Totally Step on You

Meet some of the buffest ladies in the panels. From Hildegarde to Poundcakes, we're taking a look at some of the buffest super-ladies.

To Absent Friends: Eddie “Iron Man” March

In this series, we look at some of comicdom's finest (and not so fine!) forgotten side characters. Today's subject: Eddie "Iron Man" March!

#SuperheroProblems: So You’ve Been Thrown Into the Past

What's a time-traveling superhero to do when they get thrown into the past? Consider some of the following options straight from the panels.

There and Reichenbach Again: The Best and Worst Depictions of Moriarty’s Final Resting Place

Taking a look at the legendary waterfall scene from the Sherlock Holmes story, and ranking depictions of Moriarty's death.

Are Comics for Kids or Aren’t They?

Are comics for kids? Generalizations and stereotypes about comics and their readers persist, and we're breaking down a common question.

Wonder Woman and the Original Amazon Film Studio

Do you remember the Silver Age comics where Wonder Woman, Wonder Girl, and Wonder Tot teamed up through the magic of home video?

Hey, Ricky: The Stunningly Short Saga of the Second Bucky

Let's recall a little-remembered chapter in Cap-and-Bucky's history, when Captain America replaced his dearly departed sidekick, Bucky.

Say It with Music: 8 Books You Didn’t Know Were Musicals

With the exciting announcement of THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT becoming a musical, take a look at some surprising musicals based on books.