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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.

That Time Iron Man was Captain Marvel’s AA Sponsor

I enjoy seeing heroes beat up giant robots as much as anyone, but I also like it when they help each other through more human problems.

8 Comics About Asian Immigrants for AAPI Heritage Month

The immigrant experience in all its complexity is fertile ground for excellent storytelling, like in these comics about Asian immigrants!

Comic vs. Book: THE HOBBIT

In this series, I'll be comparing classic novels to their illustrated counterparts. Today, let's look at THE HOBBIT.

Cuddle Up to These Cozy Fantasy Comics and Graphic Novels

Curl up with these cozy fantasy comics and graphics.

Retro Comic Rewind: G-I in Battle

Some comics go down in history as masterful examples of the craft while others end up at the landfill. Today let's look at G.I In Battle!

Have Powers, Will (Time) Travel: Superheroes and the Urge to Change the Past

Why is time travel so popular in superhero stories? From past to present, we dive in.

Profiles in Supervillainy: Lord Manga

Just what kind of unconventional villain is Lord Manga? Answer: a soap-selling, warm milk-drinking gaseous guy who loves to shout.

A Little of Everything: 8 Comic Book Anthologies

Looking to read a lot of different comics by a range of creators in one place? Try these excellent comic book anthologies.

The Racial Slur that Everyone Is Okay With (and Why We Shouldn’t Be)

There's been a push to eliminate offensive words from everyday usage. But there is one word still in rotation. Here's why it shouldn't be.

Retro Comic Rewind: Hangman Comics

Let's delve into comics from the past to see if we can discover a hidden gem worth bringing back. This time: Hangman Comics.