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Preview: ‘Betty & Veronica Friends Jumbo Digest’ #267

January 21, 2019 by Brigid Alverson Leave a Comment

Everyone pitches in to help sharpen Veronica’s reflexes!

Review: ‘Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White’

January 21, 2019 by Brigid Alverson Leave a Comment

Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White By Lila Quintero Weaver The University of Alabama Press Not rated, but suitable for ages 12 and up Content note: This book includes several instances of “the n-word,” always used in a historical context. Lila Quintero Weaver’s Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White is a graphic memoir […]

Filed Under: Graphic Novels, Reviews

Preview: ‘Teen Titans Go’ #32

January 20, 2019 by Brigid Alverson Leave a Comment

Here’s another preview to chase away the cabin fever: A sneak peek at Teen Titans Go #32: Starfire is “Snowbunny’s Fool” when Robin takes the team to a ski resort—but it’s cold-weather-hater Raven who really surprises her teammates! And back in Titans Tower, things go awry when watching “Friendly the Snowman” provides the wrong kind […]

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This Week’s Comics: Supers Fire

January 18, 2019 by Lori Henderson Leave a Comment

This week IDW Publishing has a French Youth Award winning comic and First Second warms things up with from a Greek god’s forge.

Filed Under: All Ages Tagged With: All Ages, comics, Manga, new releases, weekly picks

Review: Pandora’s Legacy

January 16, 2019 by Esther Keller Leave a Comment

‘Pandora’s Legacy’ puts a new spin on the legend of Pandora’s box and sets it in modern times, making this a good pick for fans of Rick Riordan’s ‘The Lightning Thief.’

Filed Under: All Ages, Graphic Novels, Reviews Tagged With: Greek mythology, kaboom, middle grade, review

Review: ‘Satoko and Nada’ Volume 1

January 15, 2019 by Johanna Leave a Comment

Two young women, one Japanese and the other Muslim, room together and learn about each other’s culture.

Filed Under: Manga, Reviews, Young Adult Tagged With: culture, Japanese, Muslim, roommates, Seven Seas Entertainment

Preview: ‘Archie and Me Jumbo Comics Digest’ #14

January 14, 2019 by Brigid Alverson Leave a Comment

Let’s break up this January Monday with some Archie, shall we? Here’s an early look at Archie and Me Jumbo Comics Digest #14. We have a taste of the brand-new lead story, followed by a complete classic Chuck Clayton story. The digest goes on sale on Wednesday. Enjoy!

Filed Under: All Ages, Previews