Author Archives: Paul Lai

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Ms Marvel Stretched Thin Featured Podcasts
Comics Syllabus 230: Ms. Marvel Stretched Thin, Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story, and BlancaFlor

By | Oct 3, 2021 | Podcasts

Or download the podcast episode here. On this week’s Comics PLEASE! (for Parents, Librarians, Educators, and Student Enthusiasts!), we look at “Ms. Marvel: Stretched This” (Marvel/Graphix) by Nadia Shammas and Nabi H. Ali, “Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story” (DC) by Lilliam Rivera and Steph C., and “BlancaFlor: The Hero with Secret Powers” (TOON) by Nadja […]

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Feature: Avatar: The Last Airbender—Suki, Alone Reviews
“Avatar: The Last Airbender—Suki, Alone”

By and | Sep 8, 2021 | Reviews

“Avatar: The Last Airbender—Suki, Alone” is the third of a series of one-shots focused on single characters, forming a sort of trilogy showcasing strong women. And yet it is a marked departure from the other two in terms of tone. The others were primarily comedic, whereas ‘Suki, Alone’ is contemplative. With the recently announced Avatar […]

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Comics Syllabus 228: “Shang-Chi”… but Not the Movie

By | Sep 5, 2021 | Podcasts

Or download the podcast episode here. On this week’s Comics Syllabus, some examination of “Shang-Chi”… but not the movie, since host Paul is still avoiding theaters. Pandemic! Delta! (For a good take on Marvel’s groundbreaking movie, check out Christopher Chiu-Tabet’s Multiversity review as well as All Over the Internet.) Instead, Paul shares thoughts on the recent […]

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Comics Syllabus 225: Miles Morales: Shock Waves, Johnny Constantine, Chibi Usagi, Fifth Quarter

By | Aug 8, 2021 | Podcasts

Four fun new graphic novels for younger readers: Johnny Constantine, Miles Morales, Chibi Usagi, and basketball tale “Fifth Quarter,” on this week’s Comics PLEASE! for parents, librarians, educators, and student readers! Or download the podcast episode here. On this episode of Comics PLEASE! (Parents, Librarians, Educators, and Student Enthusiasts), we are hyped about some new […]

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Adora and the Distance Featured Podcasts
Comics Syllabus 224: Adora and the Distance, Bermuda, Dark Blood, and More

By | Aug 1, 2021 | Podcasts

This week’s Comics Syllabus is a review of “Adora and the Distance” by Marc Bernardin and Ariela Kristantina from Comixology Originals. And in Polybagged, we talk about “Bermuda,” “Dark Blood,” “Radiant Black,” and “Save Yourself.” Or download the podcast episode here. We begin with “Adora and the Distance.” Marc Bernardin writes and Ariella Kristantina draws […]

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Comics Syllabus 223: Thoughts on Black Widow Film and Comics

By | Jul 18, 2021 | Podcasts

This week’s Comics Syllabus is a set of thoughts on the “Black Widow” movie from Marvel/Disney (SPOILERS aplenty!) with some reference to the comic book history of the character. Or download the podcast episode here. But first, Paul opens with a correction/apology, as last week’s “Polybagged” misattributed the backmatter story in “Ordinary Gods” #1 to […]

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Comics Syllabus 221: Djeliya by Juni Ba, Crossover, Usagi, and More!

By | Jul 4, 2021 | Podcasts

This week: “Djeliya” by Juni Ba (TKO). New issues of “Crossover,” “Monstress,” “Usagi Yojimbo,” and “Made in Korea.” Or download the podcast episode here. First, we review “Djeliya” by Juni Ba from TKO Studios (video episode here). Juni Ba’s new graphic novel is “A West African Fantasy Epic” and follows djeli (storyteller and advisor) Awa […]

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