A look at 10 of my favorite webcomics and comic strips, including the usual suspects such as “Dinosaur Comics” and “Tom the Dancing Bug.”
Media
Various media topics, including comics, animation, movies, TV, and diversity issues.
A look at the summer 2026 movie box office
This summer’s movie box office did well thanks to Spider-Man, “Toy Story 5,” and “The Odyssey,” plus… a Michael Jackson documentary?
September 2026 media picks and news
My media picks and thoughts for September 2026, including Quick Draw McGraw finally coming to Blu-ray.
My favorite podcasts (2026 edition)
A look at my favorite podcasts for 2026, from NPR’s “Code Switch” to the tech issue analyzing podcast “Tech Won’t Save Us.”
The most famous American comic characters (2026 edition)
An updated look at who I view as the most famous American comic characters, from Superman to the Incredible Hulk to Garfield.
August 2026 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in August 2026, including the long-awaited debut of “Coyote vs. ACME.”
Marvel Comics to relocate to California
Marvel announced this week that it’s leaving its longtime home of New York City to join parent company Disney in southern California.
The most famous American animated cartoons (2026 edition)
A list of what I view as the most widely recognized American animated cartoons, from Mickey Mouse to “The Simpsons.”
What if long-running cartoons stopped after seven seasons like “Star Trek?”
I look at what the series finale would be if long-running cartoons like “The Simpsons” and “South Park” stopped after seven seasons, like “Star Trek” spin-offs.
July 2026 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in July 2026. Also, my thoughts on Comcast spinning off NBCUniversal into its own company.