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While you wait for the next ACOTAR, might we suggest you give some spicy graphic novels a try? 🌢️

06.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spider-Man Noir Reading Order Guide The Spider-Man Noir reading order has what you need to read the character's comics, whether you're interested in puply solo stories or the Spider-Verse.

Discover how to read the pulpy interpretation of Spider-Man with this two-in-one reading order.

04.03.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge Dredd: The Day The Law Died - When Ancient Rome Informed Science Fiction An infamous Roman emperor inspired this classic Judge Dredd story.

An infamous Roman emperor inspired this classic Judge Dredd story.

02.03.2026 01:57 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
"So salute him! Salute Deputy Chief Judge Fish!"

"So salute him! Salute Deputy Chief Judge Fish!"

Up next on the site...

I swear this has something to do with ancient Rome.

01.03.2026 03:43 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tank Girl, created with writer Alan Martin. It was serialised in Deadline magazine and currently reprinted by Titan Comics.

Tank Girl, created with writer Alan Martin. It was serialised in Deadline magazine and currently reprinted by Titan Comics.

Tank Girl page by Jamie Hewlett.

Tank Girl page by Jamie Hewlett.

A pop art inspired page from the 2000 AD series Hewligan's Haircut by Jamie Hewlett. Serialised in 2000 AD Prog 700-707. Written by Peter Milligan. Been collected a few times. Most recently in Best of 2000 AD vol 4.

A pop art inspired page from the 2000 AD series Hewligan's Haircut by Jamie Hewlett. Serialised in 2000 AD Prog 700-707. Written by Peter Milligan. Been collected a few times. Most recently in Best of 2000 AD vol 4.

Sooner or Later: Swift's Return page by Jamie Hewlett. Serialised in 2000 AD Prog 614-617. It has been collected with the original Sooner or Later story in TPB (probably out of print, sorry) and digitally

Sooner or Later: Swift's Return page by Jamie Hewlett. Serialised in 2000 AD Prog 614-617. It has been collected with the original Sooner or Later story in TPB (probably out of print, sorry) and digitally

Gorillaz dropped a new album this weekend. Here's your reminder that the visual side of the project, Jamie Hewlett, has a comics background.

He co-created Tank Girl and has done some really cool comics for @2000ad.bsky.social.

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28.02.2026 23:29 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You're no horror... Go back to where it all began with Love And Rockets Vol. I #1 - Facsimile Edition by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, out now! https://ow.ly/aUFC50YmFya

26.02.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Read All The Batman Comics Adapted By The DC High Volume Audio Drama Series Discover how you can read the all Batman comics adapted by the DC High Volume audio drama series. Learn more about the stories in this guide.

Discover how you can read the Batman comics adapted by the DC High Volume audio drama series.

25.02.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Read Keanu Reeves' BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Comics [Guide + Reading Order] Did you know that Keanu Reeves has a comic? Learn how you can read BRZRKR and its spin-offs.

Keanu Reeves, comics writer?

23.02.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Petrol Head #1: Hotrod Racing In A Climate-Ravaged World [Review] Rob Williams and Pye Parr offer a great debut issue that introduces readers to a dystopia future packed with exciting hotrod racing action.

I don't really know anything about M.A.S.K. (it was before my time). However, if Pye Parr is on art duties, then it's worth checking out. Parr's art in Petrol Head is awesome.

21.02.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) #1 cover by Pye Parr.

M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) #1 cover by Pye Parr.

The Energon Universe guide has been updated to include the recently announced M.A.S.K. series.

Check it out here: www.howtolovecomics.com/2023/06/21/e...

21.02.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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DC Next Level: Your Guide To DC's Creator-Driven Jumping-On Points DC Next Level will see DC Comics publish creator-driven comics using underutilised characters. Find out all about it.

The DC Next Level guide has been updated! Details have been added about Barbara Gordon: Breakout, The Deadman, and a new Teen Titans series.

21.02.2026 04:02 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DC's Absolute Universe: Everything You Need To Know Find out everything you need to know about DC Comics' Absolute Universe that offers alternate takes on their classic characters.

The Absolute Universe guide has been updated with fresh details about upcoming series and collected editions.

21.02.2026 03:12 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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IDW Crime: Everything You Need To Know About IDW Publishing's Crime Imprint IDW is going all-in on a new crime-focused imprint, IDW Crime. Discover details on the comics that it will publish and the editorial ethos.

IDW Publishing is going all-in on a new crime-focused imprint. Sleuth all the details here.

18.02.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is not the first time something like this has happened. The Glossary of Comic Book terms gets a big spike (although, not to this degree) every 18 months or so off the back of a crossword clue.

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I honestly thought it was bot traffic since the impacted page is almost 10 years old.

13.02.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The site is getting some awesome traffic (one specific page especially) due to one of the New York Times puzzles.

(No spoilers on which one - IYKYK)

13.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral Reading Order Checklist Secret revealed and a deadly threat is revealed in the Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral crossover. Get the full story with this reading order.

Secrets revealed and a deadly threat emerges in the Spider-Man/Venom: Death Spiral crossover.

11.02.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

11.02.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The news is out in @publisherswkly.bsky.social! I am VERY excited to announce a new print comics publication - The Comics Staple, a monthly comics zine filled with reviews, recommendations, interviews and more.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief...

11.02.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 309 πŸ” 137 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 13

It's likely due to social media bans for under 16s in Australia.

10.02.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A quick note: if u find yourself face-to-face with a Mattress Firm ad starring my lovable memepooch, know that it was a legit licensing agreement and it's all on the up and up. Thank you!

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InvestiGators are the kind of comics I wish I read as a kid.

08.02.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white photo of Finger

A black and white photo of Finger

The covers to the first appearances of Batman, Robin, and Green Lantern, and the splash page to the first appearance of Wildcat.

The covers to the first appearances of Batman, Robin, and Green Lantern, and the splash page to the first appearance of Wildcat.

Today is the birthday of writer Bill Finger (Feb. 8, 1914-Jan. 18, 1974), who took Bob Kane’s initial idea & developed it into the Batman we know today. He also wrote the first appearance of the original Green Lantern, and cocreated Robin, the Joker, Catwoman, Lana Lang, Wildcat, Riddler, & more.

08.02.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 494 πŸ” 193 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 13
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How To Read InvestiGators Graphic Novel Series (And Spin-Offs) [Guide + Reading Order] Find out how to read the delightful InvestiGators series with this guide and reading order.

Find out how to read the delightful InvestiGators series with this guide and reading order.

08.02.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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What To Do About Out Of Print Comics And Graphic Novels Discovering a comic is out of print can be a real headache for readers. Luckily, there are things you can do about it.

Discovering a comic is out of print can be a real headache for readers. Luckily, there are things you can do about it.

01.02.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DC K.O. Reading Order Checklist Find out how to read DC K.O. with this extensive reading order checklist containing tie-ins, background reading, and helpful details.

Have you been reading DC K.O.?

29.01.2026 01:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Comics Coming This Spring (Exclusive) The newest class of young Starfleet cadets will soon star in their own Star Trek: Starfleet Academy comic book series, coming soon from IDW.

Start Trek: Starfleet Academy is getting its own comic in April πŸ–– #StarTrek

22.01.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Guest edited by Chip Zdaraky! This should be some silly fun for fans of MAD and/or DC Comics characters.

21.01.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of MLK jr comic book with Dr. King’s image as well as inset image of a freedom riders’ bus and protest march.

Image of MLK jr comic book with Dr. King’s image as well as inset image of a freedom riders’ bus and protest march.

If you have not read this comic, take a few minutes today see how early comics/graphic novels inspired new generations of Civil Rights leaders, including John Lewis, Claudette Colvin and others. www.crmvet.org/docs/ms_for_...

19.01.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Superman/Spider-Man: Everything You Need To Know About The Next DC/Marvel Crossover DC and Marvel follow-up last year's crossover comics with new ones centred around Superman and Spider-Man. Learn more.

DC and Marvel follow-up last year’s crossover comics with new ones centred around Superman and Spider-Man.

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