On his RiYL podcast, Brian Heater interviewed two extraordinary comic book people: Jim Woodring and Scott McCloud.
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The unintentional ASMR of legendary comic artists
If you've ever attended a comic book convention and happened across artist alley, you know that it's the heart and soul of the gathering. Irrespective of which avenue of interest drew you to the convention center, the artists that spend their days dutifully sketching for fans helped create the worlds that stoke the passion of… READ THE REST
Why is electricity the go-to power set for Black superheroes?
In the late 70s, Black superheroes were few and far between, but by the 90s, Black characters became a fixture in comics. Off the top of my head, you had: Icon, Chapel, Spawn, John Stewart, Luke Cage, Steel, and a host of others. However, despite the increased focus on the diversity of characters' races, one… READ THE REST
Exploring the military industrial complex of the Ultimate post-9/11 Avengers comic
I've been really enjoying the new season of Collective Action Comics, a new-ish podcast that closely examines superhero comics from a radical leftist perspective. While the first season looked at DC Comics' Justice League International storyline from the late 80s, Season 2 explores a comic book that's much closer to my own heart: The Ultimates,… READ THE REST
Save notes, subtitles, and drawings from your favorite YouTube tutorials for $29
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. YouTube can be a mindless rabbit hole or a valuable learning tool depending on how you use it. If you want to pick up a skill like oil painting or playing the piano,… READ THE REST
These 10-foot charging cables will keep your phone fully powered up
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Finding an outlet nearby to charge your phone, while still being able to access your device is a constant challenge. These 10-Foot Braided Heavy-Duty Lightning Cables Assorted Colors (6-Pack) will allow you to… READ THE REST
Spice up your at-home entertainment with this puzzle collection
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Tired of the same old weekend entertainment? Change it up with the Puzzledly 1,000-Piece Collection: 5 Jigsaw Puzzles, and bring a new element of excitement into your home! Puzzles are great for keeping… READ THE REST
