This week’s “minorities in cartoons” entry is Andrea, a supporting character on the 2000s short-lived series … Minorities in cartoons: Andrea (“Krypto the Superdog”)Read more
Media
Various media topics, including comics, animation, movies, TV, and diversity issues.
Anthony’s DC Comics picks for March 2013
Here’s what’s of interest from DC Comics for March 2013. Full solicitations are available here. Comics … Anthony’s DC Comics picks for March 2013Read more
The best of minorities in cartoons: Jewish characters and Hanukkah
While I’m not Jewish, I wish a happy Hanukkah to any of my readers who are. … The best of minorities in cartoons: Jewish characters and HanukkahRead more
“The Daily” folds… why did it fail?
News came around the online world that Rupert Murdoch’s iPad-based daily newspaper, “The Daily,” is closing … “The Daily” folds… why did it fail?Read more
Minorities in cartoons: The NAACP and comics
This week’s “minorities in cartoons” entry focuses on a few comics produced by the NAACP during … Minorities in cartoons: The NAACP and comicsRead more
Superheroes and mainstream comics addendum: Diamond sales
Art by Tony Moore. Here’s an addendum to the previous post about how “mainstream” superheroes are: … Superheroes and mainstream comics addendum: Diamond salesRead more
Are superheroes still the “mainstream” of comics?
Art by Tony Moore. There’s been a lot of words written online lately about who “real” … Are superheroes still the “mainstream” of comics?Read more
Anthony’s picks for Archie for February 2013
Here’s what’s of interest coming out from Archie for February 2013. Full solicitations are available here. … Anthony’s picks for Archie for February 2013Read more
The 2012 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and cartoon balloons
Chicago’s annual Thanksgiving parade is being held Thanksgiving morning from 8 AM-11 AM (Central Time) as … The 2012 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and cartoon balloonsRead more
RIP Hostess (and Hostess comic book ads)
A panel from a typical 70s Hostess ad, starring Batgirl. The news has made the blog … RIP Hostess (and Hostess comic book ads)Read more