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Cats behaving badly Cats behaving badly
"Achewood," Chris Onstad's hilarious online comic strip, translates perfectly into a book about male friendship and testosterone overload.
By Douglas Wolk Oct 3, 2008
The end of men The end of men
The cartoon epic "Y: The Last Man," the most entertaining satire about gender in recent memory, comes to its triumphant conclusion.
By Douglas Wolk Jul 14, 2008
How to be a comic book hero How to be a comic book hero
Like graphic novels, manga or superhero tales? New books by Lynda Barry, Jessica Abel and Matt Madden may inspire you to turn your stories and doodles into real cartoons.
By Douglas Wolk Jun 19, 2008
"The Rabbi's Cat" "The Rabbi's Cat"
A graphic novel celebrates a lost Algerian-Jewish way of life and wonders what it means to live as a person of faith in a world that doesn't share it.
By Douglas Wolk May 7, 2008
Comic relief Comic relief
From superheroes to horror to kid stuff, our guide to Free Comic Book Day offers graphic fun for all.
By Douglas Wolk May 2, 2008
War goes graphic War goes graphic
"Age of Bronze," a masterly graphic novel series about the Trojan War, is fit for the gods.
By Douglas Wolk Feb 21, 2008
Graphic appeal Graphic appeal
From a girl's travel diary to a newly revved-up Superman, we spotlight a dozen of 2007's most notable comics and graphic novels.
By Douglas Wolk Dec 17, 2007
"Shortcomings" "Shortcomings"
The new graphic novel by Adrian Tomine of "Optic Nerve" fame may finally secure his spot in the cartoon pantheon alongside Daniel Clowes and the Hernandez brothers.
By Jascha Hoffman Dec 6, 2007
Death strip Death strip
A controversial graphic novel from Japan -- banned in China -- has inspired a hit movie and much fan fiction. Will thrill-starved U.S. readers get hooked?
By Douglas Wolk Jul 26, 2007
"300" "300"
The world may wonder which character in this computer-generated extravaganza is President Bush's stand-in -- but that's the wrong question to ask.
By Stephanie Zacharek Mar 9, 2007
"I Yam What I Yam!" "I Yam What I Yam!"
A great new collection of early Popeye comics exposes the nutty sailor as an independent-minded brawler whose good humor masked a determinedly tough life.
By Douglas Wolk Dec 9, 2006
"Fun Home" "Fun Home"
Cartoonist Alison Bechdel, of "Dykes to Watch Out For" fame, has created a heart-stopping graphic memoir revealing her family secrets.
By Douglas Wolk Jun 5, 2006
"Gray Horses" "Gray Horses"
A French exchange student experiences a sensory wonderland in this new graphic novel that's perfect for you or your kids.
By Douglas Wolk Apr 6, 2006
"Ghost of Hoppers" "Ghost of Hoppers"
Jaime Hernandez's graphic novel about a middle-aged woman taking stock of her life is pure eye candy.
By Douglas Wolk Feb 6, 2006
Finding "Little Nemo" Finding "Little Nemo"
At the legendary comic strip's centennial, Winsor McCay's "Little Nemo in Slumberland" gets the treatment it deserves in a huge, lush new collection.
By Douglas Wolk Dec 3, 2005
Sex freaks Sex freaks
In "Black Hole," Charles Burns' remarkable graphic novel, sex spreads among scared, horny teenagers like a terrifying disease.
By Douglas Wolk Nov 7, 2005
Notes from a famous nobody Notes from a famous nobody
Harvey Pekar remembers high school football, street fighting, and life before "American Splendor."
By Douglas Wolk Oct 6, 2005
The inimitable Chris Ware The inimitable Chris Ware
The author of "Jimmy Corrigan" explores a fallen world in this new installment of breathtakingly intricate comic strips.
By Douglas Wolk Sep 2, 2005
Magic comic ride Magic comic ride
In his fantastical "Promethea" series, Alan Moore indulges his fascinations with tantric sex and the tarot -- and reveals his take on kabbalistic philosophy.
By Douglas Wolk Jul 1, 2005
The man who invented the future The man who invented the future
Alan Moore, who reinvented the comic book as the cutting-edge literary medium of our day, talks about beheading, the diabolical power of the media, the Bush dynasty and the fall of Tony Blair.
By Scott Thill Jul 22, 2004
The enchanter The enchanter
With his comic book masterpiece "The Sandman" and his instant-classic children's horror tale, "Coraline," Neil Gaiman has established himself as today's master of fantasy.
By Laura Miller Sep 25, 2003
Worth a thousand words Worth a thousand words
Daniel Clowes ("Ghost World") and Adrian Tomine create graphic novels and comics as smart, deep and complex as today's best fiction. Plus, they're cooler.
By Amy Benfer Nov 21, 2002
Letters to the Editor
If Pete Rose won't fess up, he shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame; why we're chicken-pox party parents.
Letters to the Editor Nov 2, 1999
"From Hell"
Alan Moore, the Orson Welles of comics, delivers his darkest masterpiece yet.
By Curt Holman Oct 26, 1999
War torn
Aleksandar Zograf's comics offer a bleak, hilarious, haunted perspective on life in Serbia.
By Chris Lanier Oct 13, 1999
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