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.
Rich superheroes have been a part of comics for awhile, but are we still clinging to the trope just because we're used to it?
"Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes."
With January's new comics, there's one of the greatest villains, Lunar New Year love, and familiar faces. Something for everybody!
These comics and graphic novels are some of the best of the year, as recognized by the Eisners. Take this quiz to see where to start!
Comic book fans (and some creators) too often use nostalgia as a cudgel, but that doesn't mean it has to be the industry's kryptonite.
Some comics are beloved by multiple generations. And others end up at the landfill. Where does The Purple Claw belong?
A semi-serious discussion of the study "She's Got Legs: Longer Legs in Female Comic Book Characters Correspond to Global Preferences."
Comparing the original edition of Nellie Bly's TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE with the graphic novel edition.
These graphic adaptations of eight classics are a great entryway to classic literature, offering accessible variations on familiar tales.
Some comics are forgotten to history, for better or for worse. Crimes By Women is one of them.