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.

Five Things I Want to See in the Blue Beetle Movie

I've waited ten years for a Blue Beetle movie. Now that we're finally getting it, here are the five things I want to see on screen.

Retro Comic Rewind: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1993)

Some comics go down in history as masterful examples of the craft. Others end up at the landfill! Today let's look at The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

How to Create Haunted Spaces, According to Comics

What makes a space go from normal to haunted? Here's how comics create haunted spaces and why those settings work.

Fit for a Queen: 10 Books Based on Queen’s Debut Album

To celebrate the 50 year anniversary, here are books based on Queen's debut album. Get ready for everything from necromancy to romance.

Profiles in Supervillainy: Deadly Nightshade

Deadly Nightshade has been appearing in comics since the 1950s, but is her character worth exploring more, or should she be forgotten?

Why Do We Like Dystopian Comics?

Ever wonder why dystopian stories are popular? Here, three writers discuss the appeal — or lack thereof — of dystopian comics.

Things to Do Instead of Watching the Flash Movie

Despite the controversy surrounding the film, the Flash movie hasn't been pulled. But you don't have to watch it — here's what to do instead.

Retro Comics: Adventures in Wonderland

This comic most likely came as a result of the Comics Code Authority sanitization efforts. And no, it has nothing to do with Lewis Carroll.

Spider-Man Vs. Mental Health: How Our Heroes (Don’t) Cope with Trauma

Spider-Man, like many other superheroes, would sooner fight an army of goons on a broken leg than admit to needing help.

That Time Iron Man was Captain Marvel’s AA Sponsor

I enjoy seeing heroes beat up giant robots as much as anyone, but I also like it when they help each other through more human problems.