A list of some superheroes and superhero teams with strong ties to the government, from Alpha Flight to the Zoo Crew.
DC Comics
Unions and strikes in cartoons
A list of noteworthy unions and strikes in cartoons, with characters from Clark Kent to Homer Simpson having gone on strike at least once.
November 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A very brief look at graphic novels of interest coming out in November 2022, which at DC Comics seems focused on Wonder Woman character Nubia?
The 10 highest-grossing superhero movies starring people of color
A list of the 10 highest-grossing superhero movies starring people of color, from Marvel’s Black Panther to Disney’s “Big Hero 6.”
The most famous American comic characters
A list of who I consider to be the most famous American comic characters, from Superman to the Incredible Hulk to the “Peanuts” gang.
September 2022 graphic novel picks and news
September 2022 graphic novels of interest include a new “Sonic the Hedgehog” volume. Also, why I don’t think DC Comics will stop publishing comic books.
August 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in August 2022 (and beyond). Also: thoughts on the continued publishing of annuals.
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 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.