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.

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.

There Is One Good Fantastic Four Movie, Actually

In 1962, a Fantastic Four movie was made that by all appearances is amazing. Tragically, we can’t see it, because it took place in a comic.

Reboots, Retcons, and More: A Comics Explainer

If you're wondering what a "retcon" is or just how and why comics can jump from issue #14 to #642, we've got just the explainer for you.