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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.

Hey, Ricky: The Stunningly Short Saga of the Second Bucky

Let's recall a little-remembered chapter in Cap-and-Bucky's history, when Captain America replaced his dearly departed sidekick, Bucky.

Say It with Music: 8 Books You Didn’t Know Were Musicals

With the exciting announcement of THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT becoming a musical, take a look at some surprising musicals based on books.

Profiles in Supervillainy: King Tut

What is a superhero without a supervillain? We're diving into King Tut from the Batman comics in this spotlight on lesser-known villains.

The Many Origins of Sherlock Holmes

Who is Sherlock Holmes? No one knows, but many speculate. Here are some of the most common theories around the origins of Sherlock Holmes.

What to Know About Loki Before You Watch LOKI

We're taking a closer look at Marvel Loki's history and how it may impact — and already has impacted — the upcoming TV show.

Captain America and Iron Man Are Legally Married (in Another Universe)

You ever get tired of superheroes fighting each other? The Fantastic Four has a solution. Bring flowers.

5 Sherlock Holmes Comics for You to Investigate

Check out Sherlock Holmes comics, like Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld, and Joshua Cassara, retelling and rebooting the classic stories.

#SuperheroProblems: So Your Secret Identity Isn’t So Secret

Without a secret identity, is a superhero really a superhero? These superheroes had to find the answer to that question the hard way!

Can You Dig It? Real-Life Treasure Hunt Books Like THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND

These books like THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND are the perfect way to go treasure hunting from the comforts of home, including The Tsarina's Lost Treasure: Catherine the Great, a Golden Age Masterpiece, and a Legendary Shipwreck by Gerald Easter and Mara Vorhees.

Quiz: Which Batman Should You Start With?

Picking the wrong Batman could cause a person to ditch the character forever--but never fear! We're here to help with a Batman quiz.