Favorite transgender characters in comics
Between graphic novels, webcomics, and traditional single-issue comics, there’s a sizable number of transgender characters in comics. Below, I take a look at a few of my favorite ones. Jo (“
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Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 9, 2019
Here’s some interesting articles from the past week, and my thoughts about them. Media iHeartMedia loves podcasts? Art by Gary Barker, Lisa Moore, and Dan Davis. iHeartMedia (the radio conglomerate formerly
Gender-neutral language in writing (and blogging)
Part of being an attentive blogger is paying attention to appropriate use of language, and avoiding dated terminology. While the English language is always changing, it’s more obvious in some cases
Minorities in cartoons: Koi Boi
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Koi Boi, a Marvel Comics superhero. Koi Boi (real name: Ken Shiga) first appeared in “The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl” #6 (August 2015)
Minorities in cartoons: "Questionable Content"
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Questionable Content,” a webcomic by Jeph Jacques. The strip began running in August 2003, and has since become one of the more
Caitlyn Jenner sets Twitter record
Caitlyn Jenner has joined Twitter, coinciding with her appearing on the latest issue of “Vanity Fair.” Jenner is a transgender woman whose main claims to fame are being a 70s Olympic
Minorities in cartoons: "Lumberjanes"
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Lumberjanes,” a comic published by Boom! Studios. The comic debuted in April 2014. The creators of “Lumberjanes” include Boom! Studios
Minorities in cartoons: Alysia Yeoh
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Alysia Yeoh, a supporting character to Barbara Gordon (Batgirl). Alysia first appeared in “Batgirl” (vol. 4) #1 in November 2011. Alysia was
Minorities in comics and animation: Maddie Blaustein
This week’s entry is Maddie Blaustein, a voice actress who’s voiced various dubbed-for-English anime series. Background Blaustein’s most well-known role was as the voice of Meowth for
