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.

Give This Hero a Comic Book: Blindspot

In comics history, there are many characters with unrealized potential. Here's why Blindspot is one of them and deserves his own comic.

Secrets of the Flash Family

The Flash family may seem like just a bunch of nice Midwestern boys who run real fast, but they're hiding some juicy secrets!

First Appearance Flashback: Harley Quinn

We're taking a look at the first appearances of iconic superheroes. Today's subject: the inimitable Harley Quinn.

10 Things You Might Not Know About the Comics Code Authority

Ten things you might now know about the Comics Code Authority, the now defunct regulatory body that fizzled out ten years ago this year.

First Appearance Flashback: Captain America

A closer look at the debut of the one and only Steven Grant Rogers, Captain America himself, in the year of his 80th anniversary.

What Batman Doesn’t Do

Recently, Twitter had a field day with the news that sexy business between Batman and Catwoman was vetoed because Batman doesn't do that.

Where to Start With Shang-Chi Comics

What Shang-Chi comics should you read before the movie arrives? Start here with this reading list of the best options.

First Appearance Flashback: Superman

Let's take a closer look at the debut of comics' first superhero. Consider the first appearance, and initial origin story, of Superman.

Fashion Disasters: Jericho

Time to take a look at another fashion disaster! This time, we're watching Joey Wilson, a.k.a. Jericho, fail on the runway.

The Greatest Green Arrow Villain of All Time

The story of Green Arrow villain Professor Million, the mathematics professor who became a bank robber to fund his students' scholarships.

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