The Iconographies

The Metaphysical Dream of BTS’ SUGA aka Min Yoon-gi

The Metaphysical Dream of BTS’ SUGA aka Min Yoon-gi

In Min Yoon-gi’s (BTS’ SUGA) music there’s a common idea floating of his dreams, even if he hasn’t identified them, or found a way to coexist with them peacefully.

More Than Fangirls: Reading ‘The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen’ in Trump’s America

More Than Fangirls: Reading ‘The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen’ in Trump’s America

There are a lot of strong female characters here. There are just as many, however, who are fit only to remind us of how far we have to go.

Zombies and the Search for the Edible Other in ‘The Abominable Mr. Seabrook’

To Live in The World of Edena — With an Orange-Haired Tyrant

To Live in The World of Edena — With an Orange-Haired Tyrant

Moebius' The World of Edena is a masterpiece that's fitting for reintroduction in our troubled times.
Who’s the Real Winner in ‘Superman vs Muhammad Ali’?

Who’s the Real Winner in ‘Superman vs Muhammad Ali’?

Superman is earnest and virtuous; he is the world's finest. Ali's braggadocio and poetry and strength of character are on display; he is the greatest.

Riverdale and Our Discontents: Bart Beaty’s ‘Twelve-Cent Archie’

It’s Alive! The Changing Face of Dick Briefer’s Frankenstein

It’s Alive! The Changing Face of Dick Briefer’s Frankenstein

Dick Briefer's Frankenstein was a patchwork monster, both horrible and hilarious. Few comic book creations can claim as much life as this creature possessed.
The Necessary Audacity of ‘Bitch Planet’

The Necessary Audacity of ‘Bitch Planet’

Kelly Sue DeConnick doesn't go easy on the patriarchy.
Batman and Other Creatures of the Night

Batman and Other Creatures of the Night

As Halloween approaches, it's time once again to think about the creatures of the night – about ghosts, vampires, werewolves and demons. It's time to think about Batman.

Re-Imagining Pellucidar: Jamie Chase’s and Bobby Nash’s ‘At the Earth’s Core’

X-Men ex nihilo? The Secret Origins of Marvel’s Mutant Superheroes

Big Art and Big Ideas in Jack Kirby’s ‘Devil Dinosaur’