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Feature: Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy Reviews
“Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy”

By | Oct 31, 2023 | Reviews

Faith Erin Hicks’s “Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy” is a romance that’s unashamed of being a romance and a comic that unabashedly indulges in artistic flourishes that are so very comic booky. The very approach to the comic reflects the central themes of the story and I love it. Please excuse the image quality of […]

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Noir Burlesque - Featured Reviews
“Noir Burlesque”

By | Oct 24, 2023 | Reviews

“Noir Burlesque” is a gritty story of murder, mayhem and gangster’s molls. Dangerous men and seductive women fill the pages of Enrico Marini’s brutal story about mob violence. It’s a dark and grimy tale, sometimes to the point of verging on parody. Enrico Marini is clearly in love with the world of “Noir,” and he […]

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“Superman: The Harvests of Youth”

By | Oct 17, 2023 | Reviews

DC’s new Young Adult graphic novel is not what you’d expect from a book called “Superman.” It’s also not what I wanted from a book called “Superman.” Written and Illustrated by Sina Grace Colored by Chris Peter Lettered by AndWorld’s DC Hopkins As teenager Clark Kent and his friends grieve the death of a classmate, […]

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Roaming Featured Reviews
“Roaming”

By | Oct 10, 2023 | Reviews

Before phones pinpointed our steps and paths, perhaps the freedom to wander gave us more tenuous, yet more tender connections to our cities… and one another. Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki partner again for “Roaming,” about three friends visiting New York to get lost and found again. By Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki. Over the […]

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Naked - Featured Reviews
“Naked: The Confessions of a Normal Woman”

By | Sep 19, 2023 | Reviews

What kind of topics are you hesitant to talk about? Sex? Periods? Body image? Herpes? Well, buckle up, because in “Naked: The Confessions of a Normal Woman,” Éloïse Marseille has created a graphic novel about all of those and more! She’s on a mission to destigmatize talking about sex in order to help readers understand […]

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“Eerie Tales from the School of Screams”

By | Aug 31, 2023 | Reviews

If you’re of a certain age, you very likely grew up reading Goosebumps or Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. These were classics of YA horror appropriate for grade schoolers, but no less terrifying in their storytelling. From that tradition comes the latest offering from cartoonist (among his many other talents) Graham Annable. “Eerie […]

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Feature: Dreams Factory Reviews
“Dreams Factory”

By | Aug 22, 2023 | Reviews

“Dreams Factory” is a story with very small leading characters in a very big world. In our review, we’ll discuss this contrast and how it is used as a narrative device. While I don’t go into major spoilers, I do discuss the thematic shape to a degree. Also, you’ll really just get more out of […]

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“Going Remote: A Teacher’s Journey”

By | Aug 1, 2023 | Reviews

The media coverage of COVID-19 and its impacts on education mainly has centered around K-12 students, and rightfully so, for these are perhaps some of our most vulnerable citizens with their physical, mental, and social development a work in progress.  But what coverage has been made about the college student, outside of thinkpieces on missed […]

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“Okinawa”

By | Jul 11, 2023 | Reviews

“Okinawa” is not an American war story, but it features quite a number of Americans. So let’s take a step outside that bubble and take a trip to Okinawa and its environs. There’s much to learn, and much to see.

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“Hungry Ghost”

By | May 30, 2023 | Reviews

Trigger Warnings for “Hungry Ghost” – Eating Disorders, Fatphobia, Death, Depression, Grief Valerie Chu is intelligent, determined, friendly, pretty, and most importantly, thin. Trying her best to juggle her life while managing an eating disorder, Val believes she is doing what is best for her and what her mother deems best. Mild Spoilers Written, Illustrated, […]

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“Who Will Make the Pancakes”

By | May 22, 2023 | Reviews

Megan Kelso’s “Who Will Make the Pancakes” is a delightful anthology perfect for anyone who enjoys slice of life storytelling. The stories range from historical drama to straight-faced absurdity, but never stray far from the humanity of the cast. You’ll be left thinking about the stories long after you’ve finished reading them. Written, Illustrated, Colored […]

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