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.
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.
"Night of the Reaper!" is one of the few Halloween comics that adds a real emotional plot with an appropriately eerie atmosphere.
What exactly are poetry comics? What is their purpose, and why do they work (or don't)? Depends who you ask.
There's nothing more menacing than a supervillain whose vehicle of choice is a flying bicycle built for two.
Sometimes, comics covers do such a spectacular job that they deserve a whole book to themselves. That's where these books come in.
Let's look back at comics from times gone by. Today's subject: Ghost Rider! But not that one! But also, yes, that one, sort of!