Gender in Paradise
There are a lot of details in Strangers in Paradise that add up to make it an excellent book. It’s written and drawn by Terry Moore; since it’s all done…
Understanding Japanese Culture, Humor, and Gender Through Love Hina Part 3
note on all the image scans: they are correct manga-style so they are read right to left Spend enough time doing critical readings of media and you come across the…
Art and the Feel of Hawkeye
When I’m reading a story – in comics or otherwise – I do my best to notice and evaluate all of the elements that the creator or creators have included.…
Is the Era of the Short Batman Story Over?
It used to be the case that there were eight page Batman stories and one issue would contain a few stories. Marvel was the pioneer of having long story arcs.…
Demon Knights: Seven Against the Dark (and also against bad representation)
I’m going to admit up front that I’m not reading too many things in the current DC universe. I have tried to get into a lot of things – God,…
Understanding Japanese Culture, Humor, and Gender Through Love Hina Part 2
note on all the image scans: they are correct manga-style so they are read right to left Spend enough time doing critical readings of media and you come across the…
The Hero Gotham Deserves (and needs)
Hey, Comic POW! readers! I’m Kari, and I’m thrilled to be joining the team here. Check out the “About the Writers” page to get to know me a little better.…
Understanding Japanese Culture, Humor, and Gender Through Love Hina Part 1
note on all the image scans: they are correct manga-style so they are read right to left Spend enough time doing critical readings of media and you come across the…
Violence Doesn’t have to be Mindless: Secret Six (2008) Unhinged
I had at least a passing familiarity with nearly all of the stories chosen by Christy Blanch for her Gender in Comic Books SuperMOOC. Gail Simone’s 2008 run on Secret…
Exploring What Defines Superman Through Differing Worldviews
It’s funny – Superman’s the most iconic Super Hero comic book character, but until recently I barely knew more about him than the average person on the street that doesn’t…
Carol Danvers ([Ms|Captain] Marvel) Through Time
As you may remember Christina Blanch is running a class on Canvas.net about gender in comic books. This week we were assigned to read three different interpretations of Carol Danvers.…
2012′s Comics of the Year (video follow-up)
Dan and I take some time to discuss our top picks from the 2012’s Comics of the Year. Top Marvel Book: right at the beginning Top DC Books: 7:20 Top…