What should a diverse Justice League of America look like?
What should a diverse Justice League of America that actually reflects America’s demographics look like? (No, “add a Black guy to the team” isn’t enough.)
Teen Titans
Manga, kids GNs, and Steve Martin top December 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller list
Here’s my monthly look at the New York Times graphic novel best seller list. The top five best sellers “A Wealth of Pigeons,” by Harry… Read More »Manga, kids GNs, and Steve Martin top December 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller list
“New Kid,” “Guts,” and “Beast Boy” top October 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller list
Time to look at the New York Times’ graphic novel best seller list for October 2020. The top five best sellers Here’s October’s top five… Read More »“New Kid,” “Guts,” and “Beast Boy” top October 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller list
Anthony’s graphic novel picks for August 2020
Here’s a look at what graphic novels and trade paperbacks are coming out for August 2020. Or rather, August 2020 and beyond—the graphic novels I… Read More »Anthony’s graphic novel picks for August 2020
“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… Read More »“Strange Planet,” Telgemeier top the New York Times December 2019 graphic novel best seller 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… Read More »What killed off traditional superhero sidekicks?
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… Read More »What were the main influences and trends in 2000s TV animation?
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… Read More »DC Universe streaming service shows announced; DreamWorks makes deal with Hulu
10 noteworthy vegetarian cartoon characters
While there’s no truly exact numbers, Wikipedia claims about a fifth of the world’s population is vegetarian, mostly out of economic necessity. In the United… Read More »10 noteworthy vegetarian cartoon characters
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.… Read More »WB, DC Comics to launch a DC-themed streaming video service