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Reading Recommendations

What Were Archie Comics Like In The 1950s?

Published on 26 Mar, 2023 by Trevor Van As

With Riverdale heading to the 1950s, find out what Archie Comics was like throughout that decade.

Newspaper Strips Reading Recommendations

Heathcliff: Absurdism, Headcanon, And How To Love The Meat Tank

Published on 22 Mar, 2023 by Trevor Van As

Learn how to read Heathcliff and why its absurdity is what makes the long-running strip so great.

Marvel Comics

Captain America: Cold War Reading Order Checklist

Published on 19 Mar, 2023 by Trevor Van As

Find out how to read Cold War, the crossover event that brings Captain America: Symbol of Truth and Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty together.

Manga Tips

How To Buy Manga In Japan

Published on 8 Mar, 2023 by Trevor Van As

Are you planning a trip to Japan soon? Find out how to buy manga while you’re over there with ease with this extensive guide.

Reading Recommendations

A Very British Affair Unearths The Hidden Gems Of Romance Comics

Published on 22 Feb, 2023 by Trevor Van As

This new collection unearths some of the best British romance comics of the 1950-1970s, highlighting a stunning array of artists, youth culture, and some bizarre genre fusions.

Marvel Comics Reading Recommendations

The 5 Best M.O.D.O.K. Stories You Should Read

Published on 15 Feb, 2023 by Trevor Van As

Are you looking to read some comics featuring M.O.D.O.K.? Here are five of the best, which cover different heroes, tones, and genres.

Reading Recommendations

Dungeons & Dragons: A Comprehensive Guide To All The Comics

Published on 12 Feb, 2023 by Trevor Van As and Andreas Sandahl

Find out what Dungeons & Dragons comics are available to read, where to find them, and much more in this comprehensive guide for beginners and longtime fans.

Reading Recommendations

Best of 2000 AD Volume 2 Gives More Entry Points To New Readers

Published on 5 Feb, 2023 by Trevor Van As and Corrina Lawson

Is Best of 2000 AD Volume 2 a good way to discover what 2000 AD has to offer? I invited critic and author Corrina Lawson to join me in finding out.

DC Comics Reading Recommendations

Batman vs Biplane: Death Flies The Haunted Sky

Published on 23 Jan, 2023 by Trevor Van As

We go back to 1974 for a fantastic story by the legendary Alex Toth and Archie Goodwin in this edition of Bat-Classics.

Marvel Comics

Sins of Sinister Reading Order Checklist

Published on 15 Jan, 2023 by Trevor Van As

Find out how to read the the latest dystopian X-Men comic event, Sins of Sinister.

Announcements

How To Love Comics Turns 10 Today!

Published on 14 Jan, 2023 by Trevor Van As

How To Love Comics is 10 years old today. Find out more about its origin and what it has meant to me.

Reading Orders

DC Comics

DC Universe: Lazarus Planet Reading Order Guide

Published on 18 Dec, 2022 by Trevor Van As

Discover the reading order for DC Universe: Lazarus Planet. This also includes tie-ins, background reading, and heaps more.

Marvel Comics

Spider-Man: Dark Web Reading Order Checklist

Published on 26 Oct, 2022 by Trevor Van As

Discover the reading order for Dark Web, the comic book event which sees Spider-Man team up with the X-Men.

Marvel Comics Reading Recommendations

Spider-Man: End Of The Spider-Verse Reading Order Checklist

Published on 14 Sep, 2022 by Trevor Van As

Don’t miss out on the spider-action with the End of the Spider-Verse reading order. This lists all the comics you need to read and heaps more.

DC Comics

Superman: Kal-El Returns Reading Order Checklist

Published on 11 Sep, 2022 by Trevor Van As

Find out the recommended reading order for the Superman: Kal-El Returns crossover with this handy checklist.

DC Universe: Lazarus Planet Reading Order Guide

Published on 18 Dec, 2022 by Trevor Van As

Discover the reading order for DC Universe: Lazarus Planet. This also includes tie-ins, background reading, and heaps more.

DC Comics Reading Recommendations

When Batman Met Judge Dredd In Judgment On Gotham

Published on 14 Dec, 2022 by Trevor Van As

Find out more about the irreverent first meeting between Batman and Judge Dredd in Judgment on Gotham.

DC Comics

Dawn of DC: Your Guide To DC Comics’ 2023 Jumping-On Points

Published on 21 Nov, 2022 by Trevor Van As

DC is making it really easy to jump on with their comics in 2023 with the Dawn of DC publishing initiative. Find out everything you need to know with this extensive guide.