The most famous American comic characters
A list of who I consider to be the most famous American comic characters, as well as those “merely” very well known, from Superman to the Incredible Hulk.
Tag: comics
Basketball in cartoons
A look at prominent appearances of basketball in cartoons, from the Harlem Globetrotters to DC Comics’ in-universe pro basketball teams.
Football in cartoons
A look at references to football in cartoons, ranging from fictional DC Comics football teams to several episodes of “The Simpsons.”
Baseball in cartoons
Some noteworthy examples of the long list of references to baseball in cartoons, from Marvel and DC Comics to “The Simpsons.”
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.
Hockey in cartoons
A look at some noteworthy depictions of hockey in cartoons, from “The Simpsons” to DC and Marvel comics to the 1970s “Peter Puck” shorts.
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.
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.
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.