Comics

"All lurid, unsavory, gruesome illustrations shall be eliminated." — Comics Code, 1954

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  Nothing Romantic About It

  "What does it mean to be a mentally ill artist?" Lauren O'Neal on Ricardo Cavolo and Scott McClanahan's "The Incantations of Daniel Johnston".

  Lauren O’NealAug 20, 2016

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  Understanding Arab Comics

  Jonathan Guyer reviews “Muqtatafat: A Comics Anthology Featuring Artists from the Middle East Region”.

  Jonathan GuyerJul 9, 2016

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  Reading Aloud with Julie Doucet

  Each Julie Doucet collection is full of surprises, reflecting the artist’s investment in materiality and language. "Carpet Sweeper Tales" is no different.

  Tahneer OksmanJun 24, 2016

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  The Wonder of Sorrow

  Dana Walrath and Tom Hart defy the medical profession’s perspective on what story is. In this way, they make art.

  Lynda MontgomeryJun 18, 2016

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  Carol Tyler: Soldier’s Heart

  "Soldier’s Heart" is not just Tyler’s masterpiece, but arguably one of the 21st century’s best comics.

  Alex DuebenMay 23, 2016

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  Imagining Philosophy

  Harvard doesn’t publish any old graphic novel. Nick Sousanis has achieved something powerful — a book that doesn't just say a thesis, but actually shows one

  Stephen AsmaMay 6, 2016

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  Emojis, Comics, and the Novel of the Future

  Only by being willing to adapt can the novel live up to the promise of its name. Xu Bing’s "Book from the Ground: From Point to Point" is just that.

  Tim PetersApr 26, 2016

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  Before “Biff! Pow! Bam!”

  What we need is a comprehensive examination of the history of popular literature with a view toward cataloging what we might call "proto-superheroes."

  Jess NevinsApr 22, 2016

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  Marvel’s Trouble with Normal

  Rebecca WanzoApr 12, 2016

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• When Were Superheroes Grim and Gritty?

  The aesthetics and legacy of grim and gritty are perhaps more accurately understood as the other face of camp and irony.

  Jackson AyresFeb 20, 2016

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• Beyond the Biopic

  In an age where every other movie seems to be based on a "true" story or on the life of some revered leader, "Red Rosa" stands out as a way to do biography right.

  John W. W. ZeiserJan 21, 2016

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• Toys Off the Shelf: Marvel’s “Star Wars” Comics

  One of the unique things about these Star Wars comics is how they often read as play.

  Daniel WordenJan 6, 2016

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