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MILES MORALES, the Bildungsroman, and the Ethnoracial Pause

MILES MORALES, the Bildungsroman, and the Ethnoracial Pause

After a screening of my doc. Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics at the Durham County Library, a librarian asked: “What comics do a good job representing diversity, especially for young readers?” My reflex answer: “Go to the independents! Begin with those Latinx and African American creators featured in the documentary. Then follow the yellow-bricks to

Health and Inclusivity: Exploring an Emotional SPIDER-VERSE

It’s been a while. “Representation and Health 101” was my former exploration of themes related to health and well-being in comics. Now, updated to Health and Inclusivity, I want to take a similar journey through the page and panel, but maybe do a deeper dive into the connections between the comics medium and our everyday

H5*: HOT FIVE (ish) – Week Of January 9, 2019

Welcome to Comicosity’s Hot Five(ish), a.k.a. The Flagship Of H5*. Hot Five(ish) is a short(ish) list of the top books we think you’ll want to be checking out. Be they new title launches, key issues or just continuing stories from some of the industry’s most acclaimed books, this list is your guaranteed gold in the

Exclusive Preview: MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #2

Marvel Comics has given Comicosity exclusive access to preview pages from MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #2! Check ’em out below! MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #2 Written by Saladin Ahmed Art by Javier Garron Published by Marvel Comics Release Date: January 9, 2019 Miles is getting closer to solving the mystery of the thievery ring plaguing Brooklyn, but

Review: MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1

MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1 Written by Saladin Ahmed Art by Javier Garrón, David Curiel, Cory Petit Edited by Kathleen Wisneski, Nick Lowe Published by Marvel Comics Release Date: December 12, 2018 “I’m Miles Morales, Spider-Man, and I’ve never been more sure of my power. But I’ve never been more confused about my responsibility.” Miles Morales:

H5*: HOT FIVE (ish): Week Of December 12, 2018

Welcome to Comicosity’s Hot Five(ish), a.k.a. The Flagship Of H5*. Hot Five(ish) is a short(ish) list of the top books we think you’ll want to be checking out. Be they new title launches, key issues or just continuing stories from some of the industry’s most acclaimed books, this list is your guaranteed gold in the

HOT FIVE: Week Of May 2, 2018

Welcome to Comicosity’s Hot Five. Hot Five is a short list of the top books we think you’ll want to be checking out. Be they new title launches, key issues or just continuing stories from some of the industry’s most acclaimed books, this list is your guaranteed gold in the comic market. Don’t forget that

Representation and Health 101: SPIDER-MAN Miles Morales

Today is a special day for a couple of reasons. First, it’s Day Three of the Representation and Health Black History Spectacular. Second, a very significant Spider is getting a new series today and he happens to be the focus of this column. Let’s celebrate Miles Morales on his new #1 and dive into why

The First Annual MILES MORALES Awards

Happy New Year! By now, if you’re an avid Comicosity fan, you’ve seen our team’s choices for the Best of 2014. We want to throw out one last hurrah and kudos to the year that was, with a look at new characters added to the DC and Marvel sandbox in the past 12 months who

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