About two years ago, my son, now 11, popped the “What does ‘gay’ mean?” question. I answered plainly, and he made a little face. Not in an “I’m Pat Robertson way” but a “Gee, that’s … odd” way. We had a brief talk about it not being odd at all, and then — shiny object! … Continue reading Welcome Back, Kevin!
Rethinking Lois
Rumors are swirling that Lois Lane might not be the female lead in the upcoming Superman movie, but that hasn't stopped people from speculating on who should play her if and when the time comes. As much as I love Emily Blunt and Rachel McAdams, I'm a little annoyed by how monochromatic the entertainment media … Continue reading Rethinking Lois
A Word About Diversity
By now, you've probably seen Gail Simone's fierce, utterly awesome rebuttal to an aspiring comic book writer who said, essentially, that characters should not be forced on publishers for the sake of inclusion. Specifically, gay characters. This person's argument is annoying for a number of reasons, but what struck me is how frequently I've … Continue reading A Word About Diversity
G3 Guest Essay: DC’s Legacy of Legacies
Guest writer Jenn gives her take on DC's throwback strategy.
Comic Blast From the Past: Hip Hop Heaven
Few things in pop culture withstand the passage of time unscathed, and comic books are no exception. Like gauchos, Jheri curls or LFO’s brief musical career, things that seem perfectly reasonable in their moment look entirely different a decade or two later. In terms of sheer wackiness, nothing will ever top Spire's 1970s series of Christian-themed … Continue reading Comic Blast From the Past: Hip Hop Heaven
Change Comes To Riverdale!
When word got out last spring that Archie had gotten off the fence and proposed to Veronica, news outlets and old fans went nuts. But as far as I’m concerned, the solicitation for Archie #608 — which suggests young Mr. Andrews has been swapping more than guitar licks with Valerie, the African-American member of Josie … Continue reading Change Comes To Riverdale!
Comic Shop Unicorn-Spotting
My LCS isn’t exactly conveniently located, so I have to plan my Wednesday pick-ups strategically. If I don’t get them on my lunch break, I have to be sufficiently motivated to drive in the opposite direction of my house on a cold winter evening. A couple of weeks ago, I decided to brave some crappy … Continue reading Comic Shop Unicorn-Spotting
