Graphic novel picks for the holidays (2017)
The holidays are almost here. Some are likely looking to buying graphic novels for loved ones. But which ones are worth buying as gifts? Ideally, you should buy graphic novels in a genre
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A collection of 22 posts
Winter solstice references in cartoons
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, falling in December in the northern hemisphere and in June in the southern hemisphere. Wikipedia has an article on the winter solstice. Plenty
Seven pirate references in cartoons
September 19 is “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” In the tradition of odd recently-made-up “holidays,” it’s a day people are supposed to, well, talk like a stereotypical
The best magical pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk
Today’s the birthday of longtime Superman foe Mr. Mxyzptlk, per the 1976 DC Calendar. As longtime Superman fans know, Mr. Mxyzptlk, or “Mxy” for short, is an imp from
The 2014 Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade cartoon balloons
Similar to last year, here’s a look at the character balloons that’ll be seen in this year’s “McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” in Chicago.
The 2014 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade cartoon balloons
Thanksgiving is approaching, and with it the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. As usual, there’ll be plenty of spectacle, floats, Broadway musical performances, and balloons
Valentine's Day in cartoons
Happy Valentine’s Day (or “day before the candy goes on sale for half-price”), all. Like the similar holiday themed posts I’ve done, here’s one dedicated
The 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade cartoon balloons
Flickr Creative Commons photo by DrivingtheNortheast (CC BY) To go along with the post on Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day parade balloons, I thought I’d also look at the “granddaddy&
The 2013 Chicago Thanksgiving parade cartoon balloons
Flickr Creative Commons photo by Brian & Jaclyn Drum (CC BY) This year’s annual Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade is scheduled to be held on Thanksgiving morning between 8 AM to 11
Friday the 13th in cartoons
Today is Friday the 13th, a day famous for being associated with superstition. Like other cultural aspects, it’s been referenced in cartoons on occasion, both the original day itself (as a
