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Eileen Gonzalez

Eileen's primary literary love is comic books, but she’s always on the lookout for her next literary adventure no matter what form it takes. She has a Bachelor's in media studies, a Master's in digital communication, a smattering of published short stories, and a seriously cute dog. Follow her on Bluesky.

11 Biographies About Comic Book Creators

In some cases, the real lives of comic creators are more complicated and intriguing than the characters they put on the page.

Profiles in Supervillainy: Man-Killer

Here's the history of Man-Killer, Marvel's angry man-hating feminist supervillain. Would you believe she was written by men?

Do You Take This Superman?: A Quick-ish History of Superhero Weddings

When a superhero decides to go against the grain by getting married, it's a big deal. Here's how superhero weddings have changed over time.

#SuperheroProblems: So You’ve Been Replaced By An Alien

Those darn aliens!

Who Wants to See Flash Beat Up “Walt Disney?”

This starts with theme park impresario Walt Dempsey wandering through his own attractions at night and ends in a way you'd never expect.

6 More Sherlock Holmes Comics That Are Worth a (Sherlock) Scan

From silly comics for kids to creepy supernatural adaptations, these Sherlock Holmes comics show how versatile this detective story can be!

Four Fun Facts About Mexican Superhero Comics

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with this quick and dirty look at early Spanish translations of American superhero comics.

To Absent Friends: Harris Hobbs

We're spotlighting some forgotten comics side characters, old friends who've been left by the wayside. Let's talk about Harris Hobbs.

#SuperheroProblems: So You’ve Been Thrown Into the Future

One second you've been blast into the past, the next you're thrown into the future. That's the way these #superhero problems go!

Lights, Camera, Comics!: A Quick-ish History of Licensed Comics

A short history of licensed comics, from The Beverly Hillbillies to Star Wars and beyond.