Tagged comic books
Feb 08 2023
10 Comics Perfect for Celebrating Black History Month
Welcome to Black History Month, True Believers!
I thought I would share a few reading suggestions for anyone looking to learn more about Black characters or creators. Here are my top 10 picks for comics to check out—any month, really, but especially this month. Read on, and enjoy.
1. Black Panther: A …
Sep 26 2022
Clementine Crafts Its Own Space in the Universe of The Walking Dead
When I first heard about it, the concept of a young adult story in the universe of The Walking Dead seemed a little far-fetched to me, given the bleakness and adult themes of the source material, but this Image Comics and Skybound Comet story proves that it is possible. Clementine: Book One is written and…
Feb 07 2022
Image Comics’ Stray Dogs Tells a Terrifying yet Adorable Tale
When I found out that two of the people behind IDW’s My Little Pony created a horror comic, I had my reservations, but writer Tony Fleecs and artist Trish Forstner quickly destroyed any doubts. Much like their work on My Little Pony, Fleecs and Forstner create a tale about anthropomorphized animals…
Feb 16 2021
Minnesota Author Writes Godzilla Epic for Middle-Grade Readers
Both in 2020 and 2021, I have been reading more comics. With the combination of wanting to support my local comic-book store and being stuck inside for lockdown, comics have been comforting me during this tough time. They feel like an escape from the current reality. I’m always on the lookout for…
May 06 2020
Twin Cities Comic Stores Adapt to Withstand the Pandemic
Over a month since Minnesota’s stay-at-home order went into effect, all of us are adapting to “social distancing” in different ways. Some of us are bingeing Netflix, others are joining in on breaking Steam daily records, and a lot of us are using Zoom to connect with our friends and…
Sep 10 2019
Stargazing Tells a Tale of an Unlikely Friendship
In Stargazing, Christine Hong is a girl under pressure. Her parents want her to excel and conform to the point that an unbuttoned collar is a disappointment. When Moon Lin and her mother rent living space from Christine’s parents, she becomes the friend that Christine wants and needs.
Moon is different…
Sep 09 2019
Epic Comics and Collectibles Is Now Open in Maplewood
In August, the Twin Cities metro got another store to service us local nerds: Epic Comics and Collectibles, located at 2730 Stillwater Road East in Maplewood. Driving by for the first time, I nearly missed the store, which is right at the crossroads of Stillwater Road and Century Avenue, but decided…
Jul 25 2019
Wakandacon Returns to Chicago for Its Second Year
N’Jadaka: Baba.
N’Jobu: Yes, my son?
N’Jadaka: Tell me a story.
N’Jobu: Which one?
N’Jadaka: The story of Wakandacon.
On February 16, 2018, Black Panther hit the big screen and changed the world. An important, needed, vital spirit came to life in Chadwick Boseman‘s…
May 03 2019
The MN Guide to Free Comic Book Day 2019
Every year on the first Saturday in May, comic shops open their doors to give out specially designated comics for free as well as take the opportunity to host creator appearances, sales, giveaways, and more. This year, Free Comic Book Day also coincides with my all-time favorite holiday: May the 4th!…
Apr 20 2019
New Kid Explores the Challenges of Being “Different” in Middle School
Everyone has been the new person. Even if you’ve never changed residences, there are plenty of unfamiliar situations to enter for the first time. People frequently change jobs, schools, and social groups. Sometimes, you get lucky and everyone is in the same situation; when you start kindergarten,…