A look at various superheroes with some form of government or public sector ties, whether in their costumed or civilian identities.
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Tag: comics trivia
7 favorite comics and animation blogs
I take a look at seven of my favorite animation and comics blogs, including Comics Beat, Comics Worth Reading, and others.
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What current DC and Marvel comics are aimed at kids?
Marvel’s announced a new line of kid-oriented comics…through fellow comic publisher IDW. But what kid-friendly comics do the Big Two offer?
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10 LGBTQ people of color cartoon characters
I take a look at 10 different LGBTQ comic and animated characters who’re also people of color, ranging from Archie’s Toni Topaz to DC Comics’ Renee Montoya.
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Who are the most popular superheroes?
A look at the most popular superheroes among the general public, as well as the most familiar ones outside of comic fan circles.
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Happy 80th anniversary, Superman… plus the 1000th issue of “Action Comics”
Today marks both Superman’s 80th anniversary and the release of “Action Comics” #1000. I take a look back at memorable issues of “Action” over the past 80 years.
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5 South Asian characters in cartoons
I thought I’d take a look at some noteworthy South Asian comic and animated characters, from Marvel’s Kamala Khan to “Sanjay and Craig.”
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Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2018 (but didn’t)
My annual look at cartoons that would’ve entered public domain in 2018 if not for changes to copyright laws, ranging from “Top Cat” to “The Fantastic Four.”
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“Normal America” is more like Metropolis than Smallville
Some politicians and media associate “the real America” as something like Superman’s hometown of Smallville. Reality, however, favors Metropolis.
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What should a diverse Avengers team look like?
In a followup to my similar post about the Justice League, I take a look at what a diverse Avengers roster should look like.
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