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Five Comics You Might Not Read…But Maybe You Should

5 November 2011 by 4 Comments
Astro

I don’t think it’s any surprise that I love reading comic books. I read them as a kid, stopped reading, returned in the 80s, stopped, and then returned towards the end of the last century. I haven’t stopped yet, and I don’t currently plan on it. I’m always frustrated when people are dismissive of comics. A lot of that has stopped, as geek culture had become more pervasive and more acceptable, but I still run into people who think that comic books are only four-colored, spandex-clad … [Read more...]

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Back to School Special: Comic Recommendations for All Ages

7 September 2010 by 3 Comments
Spider-Man_Loves_Mary_Jane_1

Ah, the end of summer. Barbeques, hot days, and back-to-school commercials choking the airwaves. And this school year I, your friendly neighborhood comic book dyke, will make sure that you are prepared for the coming school year. I’ve kicked off your reading list with three titles for each level of school, so you can help your younger brothers and sisters study up. Pay attention, there will be a test at the end. Middle School (I originally titled this ‘Elementary’ but remembered … [Read more...]

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