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.

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.

My Favorite Golden Age Superman Story

Despite the longstanding popularity of Superman, his stories can be hard to write. Enter: The Golden Age writers' ludicrous scenarios.

That Time Harlan Ellison Fought the Justice League

Harlan Ellison is one of the most influential figures in science fiction, and in 1971, he fought the Justice League.

First Appearance Flashback: Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be his second headlining movie, but what did his first comic appearance look like?

Comic Book Legend Neal Adams Has Died at 80

From creating iconic superheroes and groundbreaking storylines to fighting for creator rights, Neal Adams was a legendary comic book artist.

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