Dalton K ShannonApr 138 minTOP 5(ISH) FRANKENSTEIN FILMS OF ALL TIME"Like the film before it, Bride takes what should be schlock and lifts it up into the realm of gothic, cinematic art."
Dan NewlandDec 15, 20215 minTHE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO COMIC BOOK LETTERING"If you are thinking about getting into lettering...I suspect that [Piekos's Guide] is going to become a sacred text to you! "
Dan NewlandNov 19, 20215 minALL OF THE MARVELSIn All the Marvels author Douglas Wolk takes us along on his mission to read every in-continuity Marvel comic.
Dan NewlandOct 19, 20214 minUNDERSTANDING GENRES IN COMICSLabarre shows why genre exists and examines the ways in which it can be a valuable tool for comic creators, publishers, and readers.
Dan NewlandSep 16, 20213 minPOLITICS IN THE GUTTERSAuthor: Christina M. Knopf Publisher: University Press of Mississippi Publication Year: 2021 Pages: 278 Topic: Comics and Politics,...
Matt LigetiSep 7, 20212 minCorrect that Posture! Advice from David Andry, Physical Therapist and Writer of RESONANT While you likely know David "DB" Andry from the credits page of Vault's successful and scary series RESONANT, you may have also seen some...
Dan NewlandJul 29, 20214 minHOW TO ANALYZE & REVIEW COMICSHow to Analyze & Review Comics has value both for those who want to review comics and those who make comics.
Dan NewlandJul 14, 20215 minTHE OTHER 1980sThe Other 1980s brings together twenty essays that explore forgotten treasures from the dawn of the Direct Market
Dan NewlandJul 8, 20213 minOLD GODS & NEWOld Gods and New is beautifully designed, filled with gorgeous Jack Kirby art, and is a blast to read.
Dan NewlandJun 29, 20213 minMARK GRUENWALD AND THE STAR SPANGLED SYMBOLISM OF CAPTAIN AMERICA, 1985-1995Author: Jason Olsen Publisher: McFarland & Company Publication Date: May 7, 2021 Pages: 278 Topic: Politics, Patriotism, Ideology WHAT IS...
Dan NewlandJun 10, 20214 minVIGILANTE FEMINISTS AND AGENTS OF DESTINYD'Amore examines four fictional characters, and identifies and explains what she refers to as “vigilante feminism.”
Dan NewlandJun 3, 20214 minCHARLIE BROWN’S AMERICAThis is a comics studies book that your parents and non-comics friends would also enjoy.
Dan NewlandMay 25, 20214 minSUPERSEX"...intelligent and entertaining and, for comics fans, it opens new avenues for thinking about how superheroes affect readers and culture."
Dan NewlandMay 11, 20213 minTHE IMPACT OF AKIRA"...serves as an excellent starting point for American readers who are interested in understanding some of the themes of Japanese manga..."
Dan NewlandApr 27, 20214 minEMPIRE OF THE SUPER-HEROESMark Cotta Vaz tells the origin story of superhero comics, and lays out the questionable business practices, contentious disputes and...
Dan NewlandApr 20, 20213 minHOT PANTS AND SPANDEX SUITS...a lively and thoughtful look at how superhero comics have envisioned women as “plastic dolls” and men as “violent action heroes."
Dan NewlandApr 16, 20215 minARRESTING DEVELOPMENTArresting Development uses the work of 4 celebrated creators to look at the way that comics’ status as “literature” continues to be tenuous
Dan NewlandMar 30, 20215 minMYSTERIOUS TRAVELERSKruse examines comics legend Steve Ditko’s stories, art, and other writings and tracks the development and expression of Ditko's philosophy.
Dan NewlandMar 23, 20214 minSUPERHERO CULTURE WARSHelps you to understand why Marvel is working so hard to diversify its brand and explains why that process can be so difficult and perilous
Dan NewlandMar 16, 20214 minWHY WAKANDA MATTERS"These essays will enrich your future viewings of Black Panther and introduce you to a new way of thinking..."