Jessica Plummer has lived her whole life in New York City, but she prefers to think of it as Metropolis. Her day job is in books, her side hustle is in books, and she writes books on the side (including a short story in Sword Stone Table from Vintage). She loves running, knitting, and thinking about superheroes, and knows an unnecessary amount of things about Donald Duck. Follow her on Twitter at @jess_plummer.
A comics reader shares fond memories and opines about the potential end to the floppy--monthly print single issues--in the not-too-distant future.
On the racist imagery in Marvel's IRON FIST series, and how the comic book arc “The Trial of the Seven Masters” makes a poor attempt at engaging with the controversy surrounding the show.
A reader on Marvel's numerous misfires, and how it needs to do a better job of supporting its POC, LGBT, and female characters (and creators).
Blue Beetle deserves a well-promoted, well-done comic.
Reading recommendations for the "read a comic written and illustrated by the same person" task of the 2018 Read Harder Challenge.
Unpacking Marvel and Netflix's THE PUNISHER spinoff show, and issues with its approach to the military industrial complex. (Spoilers ahead.)
Because sometimes you need superhero quotes to push through a year and make it to the next, and because sometimes...bees.
A guide to Silk, Spider-Gwen, and all the other Spider-Girls/Women!
On the enduring heroism of Kamal Khan, and the deft handling of contemporary social issues in the Ms. Marvel series, particularly the most recent issues.
A reader lists recent allegations and news of sexual harassment and sexism in the comic book industry.