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S.W. Sondheimer

When not prying Legos and gaming dice out of her feet, S.W. Sondheimer is a registered nurse at the Department of Therapeutic Misadventures, a herder of genetic descendants, cosplayer, and a fiction and (someday) comics writer. She is a Yinzer by way of New England and Oregon and lives in the glorious 'Burgh with her husband, 2 smaller people, 2 cats, a fish, and a snail. She occasionally tries to grow plants, drinks double-caffeine coffee, and has a habit of rooting for the underdog. It is possible she has a book/comic book problem but has no intention of doing anything about either. Twitter: @SWSondheimer

Pass/Fail: BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD

This week, we're going batty once more with BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD, making a case for why the adaptation of the comic either passes or fails.

Read Like A Mother: 5 Comics and Graphic Novels About Awesome Mom Figures

Comics that highlight awesome mother figures that are perfect for giving to the moms in your life.

Upcoming Fantasy Novels That Would be Gorgeous Graphic Novels

Some of the books we've been waiting for are still being released as planned, and we're talking about which ones would make gorgeous graphic novels.

More Than 9 Lives: Happy 80th, Catwoman

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Catwoman by taking a journey through her many lives, from her earliest appearances to today's arcs.

Pass/Fail: “Batman: Hush”

Welcome to another edition of Pass/Fail. This time we take on the problematic but much beloved 'Batman: Hush.'

4 Middle Grade Series Kids Want to See as Comics

One comics reader consulted the experts (her kids) to find out what middle grade series kids want to see adapted into comics.

Pass/Fail: DC’s TITANS Screen Adaptation

We're taking a look at the Titans and stacking the comic up against DC's screen adaptation. Does it get a Pass or a Fail? Find out here.

3 of the Best Comics for Fans of Arthurian Legend

If you're a fan of the king and his knights, and tales of the Round Table, check out these comics that have similar themes and motifs.

Pass/Fail: I Watched BLOODSHOT Which is a Thing That Happened

This is some Venom tier stuff, y'all. By which I mean I enjoyed the hell out of it. And BLOODSHOT is also VERY faithful to its source material.

Pass/Fail: DC Universe’s DOOM PATROL

We're turning our attention to Doom Patrol to let you know how well the adaptation does with a Pass or Fail grade.