Remixing History

We’re selling out quick! Come get some comix and art from me and @fredvanlente.bsky.social at Emerald City Comic Con table c-23 while you still can!

NYC educators! Join Department of Social & Civics x TeachRock for an upcoming professional learning, Voices Then, Voices Now: Exploring Social Movements Through Music, 3/11 @ Brooklyn Bowl! All attendees get lessons, lunch, & tour poster!

Register: nycdoesocialstudies.eventsmart.com/events/voice...

Tread Perilously - ‘Scarecrow and Mrs. King: Wrong Number’ - Fanbasepress Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine if

@treadperilously.bsky.social returns to the 1980s for a month of TV shows Erik and Justin have never covered before. First up: the Scarecrow and Mrs. King episode called “Wrong Number.” On Apple Podcasts, Patreon, & Fanbase Press

Co-Hosts: @eriksamaya.bsky.social & @weirdnoirmaster.bsky.social

61 years ago today, a group of 600 peaceful protestors began a 54-mile march from Selma to the steps of the Alabama state capitol in Montgomery— in response to the police murder of 26-year-old Army veteran Jimmie Lee Jackson during an attempted march in Marion, AL two weeks prior.

‘Avengers’ #36 closes Jed MacKay’s run in a surprising fashion A character-driven epilogue.

"Avengers #36 acts as a character-driven epilogue to Jed MacKay's run, wrapping up loose ends while also swinging for some big ideas."
#Avengers @jedmackay.bsky.social #comicsky #NCBD @faridkaramiart.bsky.social
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Fanbase Feature: Panel Discussion on Avenger vs. Avenger: Celebrating the Anniversary of Marvel’s ‘Civil War’ in Comics and on Screen - Fanbasepress As a special feature ofThe Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.

#FanbaseFeature Panel Discussion | Avenger vs Avenger: Celebrating Marvel’s CIVIL WAR in Comics & on Screen

@davidaccampo.bsky.social
@rivastravis.bsky.social
@nathancayanan.bsky.social
@comicbooksniffer.bsky.social

Sponsor: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE EMPIRE BUILDERS

Wonder Women of History
Wonder Women of History and its replacement Marriage à la Mode appeared in early Wonder Woman comic books, reflecting the shifting cultural norms in the U.S. during and after World War II READ MORE: bit.ly/4qZKpQr

‘The Conspiracists’ looks at women in conspiracy belief Reviewing 'The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging.'

@aiptcomics.com: THE CONSPIRACISTS looks at women in conspiracy belief

aiptcomics.com/2026/02/27/c...

Submissions now open for 11th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics The 11th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award, named after the late/great writer, has now begun accepting submissions.

@comicsbeat.bsky.social: Submissions now open for 11th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics

www.comicsbeat.com/submissions-...

Working on some slides for several upcoming speaking engagements on teaching with comics. I have been teaching for over 25 years - I share tested lessons and ideas from my classroom.

'Daredevil: Born Again' Showrunner Wishes the Show Wasn't So Timely Events in the United States make for a weird experience watching 'Daredevil: Born Again,' but won't be like that every season.

@io9.com: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Showrunner Wishes the Show Wasn’t So Timely

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Happy Black History Month! The Social Studies and Civics Department has many resources for teaching the triumphs, struggles, and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. Our team has selected a few of our resources to highlight for educators this month!

Today is the anniversary of the despicable Order 9066. I share this video from George Takei when discussing about his experiences in the camps - youtu.be/LeBKBFAPwNc .
You can also watch the interview the co-authors and I shared on the creation of this powerful memoir here -
youtu.be/QtF5t2E8UH4

Captain America Attends Farm Aid
During the 1980s, musicians and average Americans united to raise funds for famine-ravaged Ethiopia, farmers, and the homeless and hungry, with even Captain America joining the cause READ MORE: bit.ly/4cqKw3W

Rogue Squadron writer speaks out: what’s really happening with the Star Wars movie? Rogue Squadron writer Matthew Robinson opens up on the Star Wars movie’s rocky path and the story behind his script.

Polygon: ROGUE SQUADRON writer speaks out: what’s really happening with the STAR WARS movie?

Superman and the San Diego Rainmaker
Charles Hartfield was hired by San Diego as a rainmaker in 1916, resulting in devastating consequences, while Superman had to later stop another rainmaker from likewise causing havoc READ MORE: bit.ly/4kkDGPy #Superman

Graphic Novels and Comics Round table announces the 2025 Outstanding comics awards for Adults, Young Adults, Children for Fiction, Non-fiction, and series. Book covers of the winners in the background.

Exciting news! 🎉

The inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards was announced today

Each award has three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and series!

🧵 for press releases
Browse the Awards winners and honorees on our site
www.ala.org/gncrt/awards...

#LibComix

Lesson plan: American democracy and you Learn about the U.S. government and your role in democracy through a comic called "This Is What Democracy Looks Like"

A fantastic free online comic to help your students visualize the way the US government works. www.pbs.org/newshour/cla.... Support @pbs.org

Sal Buscema, beloved comics artist, passes away Sal Buscema, a veteran comics artist and part of the famed Buscema family of Marvel artists, has passed away. He was 89 years old.

@comicsbeat.bsky.social: Sal Buscema, beloved comics artist, passes away

www.comicsbeat.com/sal-buscema-...

Librarians and educators need to stop snubbing superhero comics as enlightening, empowering, and educational materials. @historycomics.bsky.social puts this into practice!

AI and Comics (Again): The Bad, The Ugly, and... the Good? Column by Rob Salkowitz

Today at @icv2.com, thoughts about AI and comics, from the #SDCC artshow kerfuffle to a terrifying webtoon slop machine I saw at #CES to an example of pro artist @dieselfunk.bsky.social trying to use it productively. icv2.com/articles/col...

Marvel revisits its most divisive event with ‘Civil War: Unmasked’ This May, CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED, a new series by Christos Gage and Edgar Salazar, reveals all-new stories set during the explosive era of Marvel Comics’ Civil War event.

⚔️ #MarvelComics revisits one of its most divisive eras.
CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED uncovers never-before-told stories set before, during, and after the iconic event—spotlighting Iron Man, Cap, #SpiderMan, and more, with secrets that still matter today.
@christosgage.bsky.social #comicsky
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Fanbase Press Heads to the California School Library Association 2026 Annual Conference with Eisner-Nominated ‘Ripple Effects’ and ‘Quince,’ GLAAD Award-Winning ‘Four-Color Heroes,’ & More - Fanbasepr... The Fanbase Press staff is very excited to be returning to the California School Library Association Annual Conference! Taking place from January 30 - 31,

Fanbase Press Heads to the California School Library Association (@4csla.bsky.social) 2026 Annual Conference with Eisner-Nominated ‘Ripple Effects’ and ‘Quince,’ GLAAD Award-Winning ‘Four-Color Heroes,’ & More

@libcomix.bsky.social / @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Superman vs. the Slums
To keep a group of kids from turning to a life of crime, Superman uses President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal to build low-cost housing after the superhero demolishes a city slum READ MORE: bit.ly/45erI3I #Superman #comics

Jubilee takes center stage in a powerful new Marvel one-shot celebrating AAPI Heritage Month Coinciding with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jubilee headlines a solo adventure this April in JUBILEE DEADLY REUNION #1 by Gene Luen Yang and Michael YG.

🎆 Jubilee gets her moment.
Marvel celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with JUBILEE: DEADLY REUNION #1, as Gene Luen @geneluenyang.bsky.social and Michael YG send the #XMan on a deeply personal journey. 🔥✨
#comicsky #comicbooks #XMen
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While in Chicago for the American Historical Association conference, I made a quick stop at the Griffin Museum of Science to check out the Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing exhibit!

I’m Chicago for the American Historical Association conference this weekend… Navy Pier still decorated for the holiday!

I'm helping run a comic-con in NEW YORK CITY!
Deadline to apply is February 2nd!

Also excited to tease @fanbasepress.bsky.social's upcoming middle grade Graphic Medicine series, SHRUB, written/created by @shaneport.bsky.social, illustrated by @andyalvesart.bsky.social, and lettered by Oceano Ransford!