2021 bookstore graphic novel sales: Viz, Scholastic are still the “Big Two”
A look at 2021 bookstore graphic novel sales shows Scholastic and Viz, not DC and Marvel, still dominate comics outside the direct market.
Category: Media
Various media topics, including: comics; animation; podcasts; the media industry; and diversity issues.
April 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at graphic novels and manga of interest coming out in April 2022. Also, DC Universe Infinite is now available outside the United States.
“Encanto” wins the 2022 Oscar for Animated Feature; “CODA” the first streaming service film to win Best Picture
A look at the 2022 Academy Awards, plus thoughts on Will Smith/Chris Rock, what’s wrong with the Oscars, and “CODA”‘s win.
Cartoon review: “Turning Red”
A review of the Disney/Pixar film “Turning Red,” as well as why the film’s star is relatable (despite what some online say).
The ways cartoons handle characters’ aging
A look at the multiple ways cartoons handle their characters’ aging, from floating timelines to only certain characters growing older.
Disney, “Don’t Say Gay,” and its LGBTQ representation issues
Disney’s come under fire for its response over Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. However, it’s also had issues over its general LGBTQ representation.
The 2022 Winter Olympics was the least-watched winter games in US TV history
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China saw record low viewership in the United States. Most of the reasons are similar to the 2020 summer games’ low viewership.
March 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at graphic novels of interest for March 2022, including the latest volume in Iron Circus Comics’ “Poorcraft” series.
Super Bowl LVI commercials and halftime show thoughts
A look at the commercials and halftime show for Super Bowl LVI, plus a few thoughts on the actual game itself.
Valentine’s Day in cartoons
A look at Valentine’s Day depictions in cartoons, from “Peanuts” and “The Simpsons” to DC Comics’ Hawkman and Hawkgirl.