#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!

4 Graphic Novels Ranked by Degrees of Surrealism

Monica ranks four graphic novels she found at her local library by levels of surrealism.

Growing Up Manga

Megan discusses how she grew up reading manga, rather than superhero comics.

Comics Fetish: Volume 78

Check out this week's edition of Comics Fetish! Check out some merch for fans of Sailor Moon, Deadpool, Legend of Korra, and more.

Beyond Bechdel: A Brief History of Queer Comics

We're in the midst of a golden era for queer comics, but the history of the scene is largely forgotten – in reality, LGBTQ+ folk and comics go way back.

Rebooting LXG: There’s a Reason They Call it the Murray Group

Katie discusses rebooting the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen movie, and why it should focus on Mina Murray.

#WhitewashedOUT: Asian Representation in Hollywood

Preeti discusses the ongoing problem of casting white actors in Asian roles in Hollywood and the need for authentic Asian representation.

4 Ways to Tell if Women Comics Characters Are Empowered

How can you tell if a lady comics character has agency? Here are 4 ways Sara does so.

MARBLES, Mental Illness, and Me

Megan discusses what MARBLES, a graphic memoir on bipolar disorder, means to her.

The Catharsis of Representation in Comics

Representation in comics matters. Allen discusses how people read comics differently, and derive different things from them.

Fat Chance: 7 Superheroes Who Could Use a Size Upgrade

It's hard to find a fat superhero. Jon Erik discusses 7 superheroes who could (and should) be redrawn as fat, body positive superheroes.