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.

Start the New Year Right With These New Graphic Novels

With January's new comics, there's one of the greatest villains, Lunar New Year love, and familiar faces. Something for everybody!

QUIZ: Which 2023 Award-Winning Comic Should You Read Next?

These comics and graphic novels are some of the best of the year, as recognized by the Eisners. Take this quiz to see where to start!

Nostalgia in Comics: Can It Be Done Right?

Comic book fans (and some creators) too often use nostalgia as a cudgel, but that doesn't mean it has to be the industry's kryptonite.

Retro Comic Rewind: The Purple Claw

Some comics are beloved by multiple generations. And others end up at the landfill. Where does The Purple Claw belong?

Justice Legs: Why Do Our Heroines Look Like That?

A semi-serious discussion of the study "She's Got Legs: Longer Legs in Female Comic Book Characters Correspond to Global Preferences."

Comic Vs. Book: TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE

Comparing the original edition of Nellie Bly's TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE with the graphic novel edition.

Stories So Nice They Told Them Twice: 8 Comics Based on Classic Books

These graphic adaptations of eight classics are a great entryway to classic literature, offering accessible variations on familiar tales.

Retro Comic Rewind: Crimes by Women

Some comics are forgotten to history, for better or for worse. Crimes By Women is one of them.

On This Day (Oct 31): Batman Fights Nazis in Vermont

"Night of the Reaper!" is one of the few Halloween comics that adds a real emotional plot with an appropriately eerie atmosphere.

What Are Poetry Comics?

What exactly are poetry comics? What is their purpose, and why do they work (or don't)? Depends who you ask.