Comics

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

Keep Even Man Where He Belongs
John W. W. Zeiser on the graphic adaptations "The Epic of Gilgamesh" by Kent H. Dixon and Kevin H. Dixon and "Kafkaesque: Fourteen Stories" by Peter Kuper.
John W. W. ZeiserAug 17, 2019
- Comics
It Takes a Deep Reading. And an Obsession.: An Interview with Paul Karasik
Alex Dueben talks to Paul Karasik about teaching, Art Spiegelman, Martha's Vineyard, and his latest book, "How to Read Nancy."
Alex DuebenJul 27, 2019
- Comics
Self-Exposure: Two Retrospectives by Autobiographical Comics Pioneers Julie Doucet and Ariel Schrag
Frederik Byrn Køhlert reviews two new collections from Ariel Schrag and Julie Doucet.
Frederik Byrn KøhlertJul 19, 2019
- Comics
- Memoir & Essay
My Bookish Upbringing
In "Between Pen and Pixel," Aaron Kashtan argues that comics are the medium that offers the most insights about the present and the future of the book.
Vincent HaddadJul 6, 2019
Comics as Erotic Art: Funny or What?
Paul Buhle evaluates recently rereleased work from Alan Moore, Melinda Gebbie, and Spain Rodriguez.
Paul BuhleJun 22, 2019
- Comics
The Life and Death of a Line: Saul Steinberg’s “The Labyrinth”
Paul Morton follows the line through Saul Steinberg's "The Labyrinth," recently rereleased by New York Review Books.
Paul MortonMay 11, 2019
- Art & Architecture
- Comics
Humanizing the Headlines: On Olivier Kugler’s “Escaping Wars and Waves”
Megan N. Liberty reviews Olivier Kugler's "Escaping Wars and Waves: Encounters with Syrian Refugees."
Megan N. LibertyFeb 22, 2019
For Stony Limits Cannot Hold Love Out
Katie Fricas's new comic depicts the little-known details of the Lewinsky-Clinton affair to add nuance to the much-maligned White House intern.
Katie FricasFeb 14, 2019
- Comics
- Politics
In “Bloom,” a Romance Flours
A sweet new tale of gay romance set in a family bakery.
Tim CummingsFeb 9, 2019
- Comics
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
Inside and Outside the Bubble
In "Drawn to Berlin," every page is a gem. While there may be no answers to the painful questions it poses, the search itself is worth every minute.
Sally McGraneFeb 9, 2019
- Around the World
- Comics
“I Really Had to Reinvent Myself”: An Interview with Julie Doucet
Tahneer Oksman talks to Julie Doucet about her new collection, "Dirty Plotte: The Complete Julie Doucet."
Tahneer OksmanJan 19, 2019
- Comics
“I’m Not Going to Pretend That I’m So F**king Creative”: An Interview with Eric Reynolds
Colin Beineke talks to Eric Reynolds about his work editing "Now: The New Comics Anthology" for Fantagraphics Books.
Colin BeinekeJan 5, 2019
- Comics