#Opinion

Diversity: There’s Plenty of Room in the Comics Sandbox

Why diversity in comics is a good thing for the industry, and why there's been pushback from some fans.

When the Movie is Better Than the Book: COLD MOUNTAIN

Sometimes, the movie really is better.

The Broken Hugo Awards of 2015

The controversy surrounding the 2015 Hugo Awards.

Adeline: A Novel of Virginia Woolf: A Review

I’m a huge fan of Virginia Woolf. I’ve written about it here before, and I’m always finding new quotes of ...

Adventures in a New Kryptonite: Superman Origin Stories

The author realizes that she really likes Superman Origin Stories, and travels through her discovery and reasons.

The Wide World of Comics

Our guest Panelteer argues that there shouldn't be snobbery about superhero comics versus graphic memoirs.

What Happens to a Book After You Donate It to the Library?

Where do your books go after you donate them to the library? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a book after you drop it in the donation box.

Why We Need Inclusive Lit, Not Just Diverse Lit

A consideration of a new term for the concept of diversity and the meanings behind it, particularly in young adult literature.

Do Variant Covers Matter?

One Panelteer argues that variant covers matter very much in comics.

Genre Kryptonite: Near-Death Experience Fiction

Questions like What happens when you die? and What happens to you if you come back? aren’t new; in the Western tradition, you ...