September 2022 graphic novels of interest include a new “Sonic the Hedgehog” volume. Also, why I don’t think DC Comics will stop publishing comic books.
Media
Various media topics, including comics, animation, movies, TV, and diversity issues.
Basketball in cartoons
A look at prominent appearances of basketball in cartoons, from the Harlem Globetrotters to DC Comics’ in-universe pro basketball teams.
Video game review: “MultiVersus” and its character roster
A review of the “Super Smash Bros.”-like freemium video game “MultiVersus,” which features a roster of Warner Bros.-owned characters, from Batman to Bugs Bunny.
Football in cartoons
A look at references to football in cartoons, ranging from fictional DC Comics football teams to several episodes of “The Simpsons.”
August 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in August 2022 (and beyond). Also: thoughts on the continued publishing of annuals.
The most famous Western animated cartoons
A look at the most widely-recognized and famous Western animated cartoons, from Looney Tunes to “The Simpsons,” plus “merely well known” runners-up.
Baseball in cartoons
Some noteworthy examples of the long list of references to baseball in cartoons, from Marvel and DC Comics to “The Simpsons.”
2021 comic sales hit record high; graphic novel sales up 76%
Comichron and ICv2 released their annual comic sales report. 2021 comic sales hit record highs, especially graphic novels.
Canada in cartoons
A look at some noteworthy examples of Canada in cartoons, from Golden Age comic “Nelvana of the Northern Lights” to National Film Board shorts.
July 2022 graphic novel picks and news
My July 2022 graphic novel picks, including a look at the upcoming “Moon Girl” animated series, plus a “Tales of the City” graphic novel adaptation.