Tag: comics
Comics About the Day the Towers Fell
Illustrated works will help make sure 9/11 is never forgotten.
The Weird, Wonderful World of Manga (part 2)
Katsuhiro Otomo's comics masterpiece, Akira, serves up not just one apocalypse, but two.
The Dystopia I Think Is Better Than “1984”
"V for Vendetta" has become scarily relevant to our times.
The Problem of Brau 1589: Urasawa’s “Pluto”
Nothing comes from hatred, but hatred makes us human.
Neil Gaiman’s “Sandman”: What Dreams Are Made Of
Groundbreaking series, now a classic, represents a turning point in the evolution of comics.
Entertation Index May 6-17: Taylor Swift Gaining Power
Teen mom takes alternate route to fame, Katy Perry is of the Devil!, and more!
A Secret Identity Is the Last Thing You Need
Thanks, comics, for creating generations of people with a tendency toward multiple identity disorder.
“It’s All About Visual Culture,” Says Columbia’s Comics Librarian
Medieval manuscripts and comics are all sequential narratives, says Karen Green.
Will Eisner, You Did So Much for Us
Heralded as the grandfather of comics, his legacy still defines them.
“Timeless Picture Stories”: Historical and Religious Comics of India
Amar Chitra Katha brings trimmed down versions of epics and fables to kids.
Around the World in 34 Comics: the Adventures of Asterix
This classic has been around the world, but always comes back to a little Gaulish village.
Ancient Empires, Schoolgirl Angst: Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis
A coming of age story all the more extraordinary because it takes place during the Iranian revolution.
Sewers, Foxes, and Roses: Amruta Patil’s Kari
Trailblazing comics artist marks a series of firsts with India's first "gay graphic novel."
Fine Arts, Meet Pop Culture: the Art of José Villarrubia
Accomplished comics artist's work spans decades, genres, sensibilities. A class act, all the way.
Graphic Gore: Three Vidal Books That Should Be Graphic Novels (Part...
Kalki may be Vidal's least-known work, but, in my view, one of his best.
Bleeding History: Art Spiegelman’s Maus
If you've never read a graphic novel, start with the first one to win a Pulitzer (and rightly so).
RIP RGB, RIP GOP, RIP USA
None of the second-rate white men currently on the Supreme Court will receive the honors given to RBG when they finally die.
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Herman Cain (and Republicans Unable)
And then there was Jerry Falwell, Jr., with his open pants, evangelical FUPA and his hands veering into prime side-boob territory with -- hey, doesn't she have a name?
