Here’s my monthly look at the New York Times graphic novel best seller list. The top five best sellers “A Wealth of Pigeons,” by Harry
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Five bad DC Comics retcons
The retcon (short for “retroactive continuity”) is a pretty ingrained part of superhero comics. The fact the “Big Two” (DC Comics and Marvel) have been
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Anthony’s comics picks for September 2019
Here’s my look at what comics of interest are coming out in September 2019. DC Comics A full list of solicitations is available here. DC
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Comic characters I enjoy more in spin-off media
While I enjoy reading comics, there’s lots of comics spin-off media I like as well: the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the “Peanuts” animated specials; the Lego
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Favorite romance stories in comics
As of this writing, Valentine’s Day is coming up in a few days. I thought I’d list some of my favorite romance-themed stories in comics.
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Why is Superman more popular than Batman for live-action TV shows?
Batman and the “Batman family” dominate DC Comics and Warner Brothers’ superhero movies to a very high degree. However, things are quite different when it
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Anthony’s Marvel and DC Comics picks for March 2019
Here’s a look at what Marvel and DC Comics are releasing for March 2019. DC Comics A full list of solicitations is available here. Comics
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What killed off traditional superhero sidekicks?
One of the most famous superhero tropes is the concept of the sidekick. Traditionally, superhero sidekicks are usually a teenage, less-skilled, and/or less-powerful apprentice to
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8 noteworthy cartoon anniversary celebrations
Media conglomerates often like to celebrate the anniversaries of their favorite franchises. Below are some examples of such anniversary celebrations. Hanna-Barbera “The Flintstones.” (Warner Bros.)
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Anthony’s DC Comics picks for August 2018
Here’s my picks for what’s coming out from DC Comics for August 2018. A full list of solicitations is available here. Comics Lex Luthor/Porky Pig
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