Jessica Plummer

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.

Don’t Stop the Presses: Why We Need Journalists in Comics

Given the current political climate, Jess Plummer discusses why journalists in comics, such as Clark Kent and Ben Urich, are important.

Yeah, But Is It Art?: On Riri Williams and J. Scott Campbell

Jess looks at the now-pulled J. Scott Campbell cover, which sexualizes a black teenage girl, and focuses on the criticisms that "fandom doesn't like art."

Where to Start with Misty Knight (and Colleen Wing)

Netflix's forthcoming Luke Cage series includes the first live-action appearance of Misty Knight, who is just the best. Get to know her through these comics.

Does Trade-Waiting “Hurt” a Comic?

You've seen claims that waiting for collected trades, rather than reading in issues, can lead to cancellation. Does trade-waiting really hurt a comic?

What to Buy via Comixology’s Blue Beetle Sale

Blue Beetle: Rebirth dropped this week. Here's what to buy in Comixology's celebratory sale.

Reading Through Rebirth: Month Two

Jess takes a look at the second month of DC's Rebirth releases.

It’s Time to Retire the Punisher

As a big fan of Netflix’s Marvel’s Netflix’s Daredevil (by Netflix), I’ve watched and read a lot of interviews with ...

On Steve Rogers #1, Antisemitism, and Publicity Stunts

Even with the recent release of STEVE ROGERS #2, the sting of the "big reveal" about Cap hasn't lost its antisemitic gut punch.

Unpacking Funko’s Comics Subscription Boxes

Jess unboxes and gives her opinion on Funko's DC and Marvel comics subscription boxes.

Reading Through Rebirth: Week Four

Jess is in it to win it with telling you whether to read week 4's Rebirth's #1s. Will she make it to week 5?