#Comics/Graphic Novels

We love capes and tights, we love graphic memoirs, we love web comics– we love it all! Stick around for comic book news, adaptation updates, and (of course) comics recommendations. That includes manga and manhwa too!

Where Are All the Non-Superhero Comics Adaptations?

Superheroes rule the box-office, but would it kill Hollywood to send other kinds of comics to the big screen? (Hint: no, it would not.)

Steve Rogers is Going to Be Fine (Because He’s a Straight White Guy)

If comics' history proves anything, it's that the straight white male hero is always going to be ok.

Leveling Up with Comics

On bridging the gap between those first comic book reads and knowing enough to set up your own pull list at the local comics shop.

3 Graphic Novels for fans of The Princess in Black

Fun graphic novels for kids who can't stop reading The Princess in Black.

Comic Book Moms Who Aren’t Mothers

Excellent comic book characters who mother without being mothers.

Blushing Boys, THE BACKSTAGERS, and Toxic Masculinity

How The Backstagers counters modern comics' obsession with hyper-masculinity.

Comic Books and Depression

These comics tackle mental health issues and reflected one Rioter's personal experiences with depression.

Like Romance? Read These Comics!

If you go gaga for romance novels, you might want to check out these comics about people who fall in love and stay that way.

Comics I Want to Read Instead of SECRET EMPIRE

It’s May, so that means it’s time for the annual launch of Marvel’s summer event. This time, it’s Secret Empire, which ...

Free Comic Book Day’s Unexpected Treasure: ‘Malika Warrior Queen’

Lessons learned from one reader's unexpected Free Comic Book Day finds.