A look at some noteworthy depictions of hockey in cartoons, from “The Simpsons” to DC and Marvel comics to the 1970s “Peter Puck” shorts.
Media
Various media topics, including comics, animation, movies, TV, and diversity issues.
Comic review: “Lumberjanes”
My review of the comic series “Lumberjanes,” about a group of girls at a summer camp with supernatural goings-on.
June 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in June 2022 (and beyond), including the graphic novel “Wash Day Diaries.”
The 10 best TV cartoon theme songs
My list of the 10 best TV cartoon theme songs, from “The Flintstones” to the original “DuckTales” to “Steven Universe.”
Cartoon review: “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City”
A review of the 2021 Strawberry Shortcake cartoon, “Berry in the Big City,” an effort to modernize the 1980s character and her friends.
The 2022 GLAAD Media Awards cartoon-related winners
A look at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards cartoon-related winners and nominees, including DC Comics’ “Crush & Lobo.”
May 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at my graphic novel picks for May 2022. Also, Netflix axes Jeff Smith’s “Bone” adaptation as part of its animation division cancellation spree.
Earth Day and Arbor Day in cartoons
A look at some cartoons that present Earth Day and/or environmentally themed episodes, from “Captain Planet” to “Peanuts.”
Cartoon review: “Jelly, Ben & Pogo”
A look at PBS Kids’ “Jelly, Ben & Pogo,” a series of animated shorts about two Filipino-American siblings and their sea monster pal.
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.