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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.

Retro Comic Rewind: The Arrow

Some comics go down in history as masterful examples of the craft. Others end up at the landfill! Today's subject: The Arrow.

Battle Royal: Ranking the Jungle Queens of Comicdom

During the Golden Age of comics, there were many "jungle queen" characters. But which one would win if they were pitted against each other?

Comic vs. Book: TREASURE ISLAND

I'm comparing classic novels to their illustrated counterparts. Today's subject: Robert Louis Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND.

Five Things I Want to See in the Blue Beetle Movie

I've waited ten years for a Blue Beetle movie. Now that we're finally getting it, here are the five things I want to see on screen.

Retro Comic Rewind: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1993)

Some comics go down in history as masterful examples of the craft. Others end up at the landfill! Today let's look at The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

How to Create Haunted Spaces, According to Comics

What makes a space go from normal to haunted? Here's how comics create haunted spaces and why those settings work.

Fit for a Queen: 10 Books Based on Queen’s Debut Album

To celebrate the 50 year anniversary, here are books based on Queen's debut album. Get ready for everything from necromancy to romance.

Profiles in Supervillainy: Deadly Nightshade

Deadly Nightshade has been appearing in comics since the 1950s, but is her character worth exploring more, or should she be forgotten?

Why Do We Like Dystopian Comics?

Ever wonder why dystopian stories are popular? Here, three writers discuss the appeal — or lack thereof — of dystopian comics.

Things to Do Instead of Watching the Flash Movie

Despite the controversy surrounding the film, the Flash movie hasn't been pulled. But you don't have to watch it — here's what to do instead.