Comics

Lessons from reading Richie Rich comics in a plush penthouse (as a resident of a soft-socialist country)

I wonder sometimes about the appeal — escapist or forbidden — that these Richie Rich comics must have had in a country with a soft-socialist history. They weren’t so much an unabashed celebration of capitalism as a goggle-eyed ode to a sort of demented-capitalism-on-drugs where one had so much wealth — in so many forms — that one couldn’t realistically do anything but arrange it in many pretty ways | Jai Arjun Singh writes in his monthly column #MyBookshelves

Tinkle character Tantri the Mantri becomes a king after 35 years of evil plotting

Tantri's companions still remain loyal to him after his coronation. The inventor, Dushtabuddhi, and the assassin DeadHit, are still looking out for him and General Zantri is diligently serving Tantri now, fulfilling his duty to the Crown.

Marvel announces release of new Star Wars: Age of Resistance comics in July 2019

Star Wars: The Age of Resistance Special, the ninth issue, will have three stories penned by Taylor, G. Willow Willson, and Chris Eliopoulos.

Laydeez Do Comics: Conversations about expression, censorship at a community for female illustrators

At an Indian chapter of the community Laydeez Do Comics, artists like Rachita Taneja and Priya Kuriyan discussed the response to their work as well as what it is like to be a female comic creator in India

Marvel's Infinity Wars #4 review: A whole new universe of possibilities and missed opportunities

At the end of Infinity Wars #3, Gamora had won. The Infinity Gems allowed her to wield infinite cosmic power which she then used to halve the number of souls in the universe. It’s within this new and improved Soul World that issue #4 kicks off.

Lex Luthor: How one of DC Comics' most iconic and malevolent villains came into being

Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Lex Luthor is one of the most iconic villains in the DC universe, second perhaps only to the Joker.

New Jessica Jones comics to be unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con as part of Marvel's latest digital originals initiative

Marvel has launched a new line of digital comics called Marvel Digital Originals.

Black Panther's tech genius sister Shuri to get own Marvel comic book series

British-Guyanese actress Letitia Wright earned praise for her portrayal of Shuri in Black Panther, which critics agree was a groundbreaking moment for blacks on the silver screen

Stan Lee granted new elder abuse restraining order against former manager amid confusion in LA court

Stan Lee's well-being has been the subject of numerous headlines following the death a year ago of his wife, Joan, the firing of previous close associates, and the influence of Keya Morgan.

Jared Leto to play Spider-Man villain Morbius, the Living Vampire, in new spin-off film; actor confirms on Instagram

Jared Leto posted the cover of the 2012 Marvel NOW! series Morbius: The Living Vampire on Instagram to celebrate the confirmation of his role in the film.