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.
Tag: comics

A look at 2021 bookstore graphic novel sales shows Scholastic and Viz, not DC and Marvel, still dominate comics outside the direct market.

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.

A look at the multiple ways cartoons handle their characters’ aging, from floating timelines to only certain characters growing older.

With Comixology’s heavily-panned 2022 revamp, some are wondering where they can buy DRM-free digital comics. I take a look at a few sources.

A look at seven obsolete technology references in cartoons, from CB radios to phone booths to dial-tuner TV sets.

A look at cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2022 under their original copyright terms, but (of course) didn’t.

A look at my graphic novel, manga, and trade paperback picks for January 2022. Also, what’s the future look like for Archie Comics?

A look at celebrations of Kwanzaa in cartoons, from Disney Channel’s “The Proud Family” to PBS Kids’ long-running series “Arthur.”

A look at graphic novels of interest coming out for December 2021. Also, some tips on graphic novel shopping for the holidays.