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.

Queer Superhero History: Extraño

In Queer Superhero History, we’ll look at queer characters in mainstream superhero comics, in chronological order. First up: Extraño!

The Best Daredevil Comics of All Time

If you’re looking to read up on ol’ Hornhead, here’s one writer's list of the best Daredevil comics of all time.

Test Your Comics Knowledge: Real Doctor or Fake Doctor?

From Doctor Strange to Doctor Faustus: which of these superhero comics "doctor" characters really have the proper credentials?

What the Heck Is Going On with DC and Warner Bros?

It has been a bad week for Warner Brothers and DC when it comes to their upcoming releases. Here's the rundown.

Why Is Sexy She-Hulk Art So Dang Fun?

Was is it about these cheesecake She Hulk covers that are so dang fun? Oh yeah: it's that Jen is in on the joke.

Tropes in Capes: Reporter Girlfriends

Every reporter girlfriend owes a debt to the mighty Lois Lane, who made reporters and superheroes indelibly linked in the public mind.

The Flash, Pandemic Burnout, and Me

How returning to a Flash comic published 34 years ago has helped one comics reader navigate pandemic burnout.

First Appearance Flashback: She-Hulk

She-Hulk is the latest to join the ranks of Marvel heroes with shows on Disney+, but how much do you know about her beginnings?

Tropes in Capes: Kid Sidekicks

A history of kid sidekicks in comics, from Robin to Sparky and more.

Why I Love Character Death in Comics (Sometimes)

I know some people get frustrated with the revolving door of death in comics, but I’ve made my peace with it. In fact, I kind of love it.