Manga, kids GNs, and Steve Martin top December 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller list
A look at the December 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller list.
Teen Titans
"New Kid," "Guts," and "Beast Boy" top October 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller list
"New Kid" and "Guts" are joined by newcomer "Teen Titans: Beast Boy" to top this month's graphic novel best seller list.
Anthony's graphic novel picks for August 2020
A look at graphic novels of interest for August 2020 (and beyond), including a new volume of "The Avant-Guards."
"Strange Planet," Telgemeier top the New York Times December 2019 graphic novel best seller list
The New York Times has released their December 2019 graphic novel and manga best seller list. My thoughts on this month’s list are below. “Strange Planet” tops the list
What killed off traditional superhero sidekicks?
One of the most famous superhero tropes is the concept of the sidekick. Traditionally, superhero sidekicks are usually a teenage, less-skilled, and/or less-powerful apprentice to the main hero. The sidekick gives the
What were the main influences and trends in 2000s TV animation?
The 2000s weren’t exactly a high point for TV animation. The trends and shows of the 90s had petered out; however, the aughts seemed to suffer from: Changing media technology, which brought
DC Universe streaming service shows announced; DreamWorks makes deal with Hulu
Last week saw a few big announcements in the streaming landscape. DC Universe to launch as streaming service Photo by JD Hancock (Flickr / CC BY) Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment plan to launch
10 noteworthy vegetarian cartoon characters
A list of 10 vegetarian characters in comics and animation.
WB, DC Comics to launch a DC-themed streaming video service
On the heels of the recent Boomerang streaming video service launch comes news of yet another streaming service from Time Warner. This week, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment announced that they’re
Anthony's recommended miscellaneous DC Comics
I’ve previously covered recommended comics for Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Thus, here’s a list of recommended comics for their Justice League pals, as well as the rest of