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Whether it is the art, font, or formatting, there are many reasons why comics are easily accessible for dyslexic readers, like myself.
Despite McMinn County School Board's defense of banning Maus, the book proves to be essential reading and proof comics should be in the classroom.
While Maus' ban is shocking, it's unfortunately a part of a longer history of censoring and banning comics in an educational environment.
While it can be confusing or intimidating to start reading comics, DC has made it easy for new readers thanks to several comic lines.
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, comics retailers are struggling -- and some creators have banded together to establish necessary resources.
Independent comics have done an excellent job representing the LGBTQ community, both on and off page.
Along with being entertaining books, comics can also serve as history lessons, like with Displacement and The Snagglepuss Chronicles.
With Crowded completed in three volumes, now is a great time to revisit the chaotic duo of Charlie and Vita in this Sapphic, sci-fi satire.
The comic community continues its history of using comics for change by promoting Black creatives, donating money and providing educational material.
While comics across the board have been incorporating more LGBTQ stories, the science-fiction genre has become the ultimate queer space.
DC Bombshells is perfect for Pride with its alternate take on World War II, staring queer heroes who challenge bigotry.
Bloom and Chef's Kiss both cater to fans of cooking and young adult romances, so reading them back to back makes a delicious afternoon.
Film
While the film is 20 years old, American Psycho's comedy, commentary and quality hold up.
2022 Is Going Through a Horror Renaissance
Horror films this year have been having a major moment, and while 2022 is not over, it's fair to say it's a year to remember for horror cinephiles.
For biting commentaries on gender, class and privilege, Eat the Rich and Fresh are a devilishly delicious pairing that transform romance into horror.
The critical and commercial successes of Parasite and Knives Out go to show that adaptations, remakes and sequels aren't all audiences want.
Horror films have not gotten the best reputation in regard to how it handles sexuality, but X challenges this history.
The question marks surrounding the sexualities of Birds of Prey's two male villains follow a troubling trend in cinema.
While it was met poorly by critics, Jennifer's Body has become a cult classic with its feminist message an queer themes.
Similar to 2018's Halloween, Fear Street Part 2: 1978 gives audiences a glimpse into the trauma of being a final girl.
In Fear Street Part 1: 1994, the infamous "bury your gays" trope is put to rest in several clever and meaningful ways.
X and Pearl have set up a successful franchise in record time, and its production is similar to another horror franchise on Netflix.
Female slashers are few and far between, but A24's Pearl quickly skyrockets its titular killer into stardom as an iconic horror killer.
Parasite's historic Best Picture win is a step towards recognizing more diverse films, but the Academy still has a long way to go.
There are many characters in One Piece that pull from classic myths, and Boa Hancock is one of the best, reimagining the Medusa story for anime watchers.
Grief is a key part of WandaVision, and while characters like Monica Rambeau and Vision understand sorrow, others rather gaslight the leading heroine.
While Moon Knight does take steps in the right direction for DID and Jewish representation, the latter is minimal, especially compared to the comics.
Despite the overt commentary in Squid Game, Netflix perpetuates what the show called out by making a real life competition.
Zom 100: Bucket of List of the Dead continues a popular tradition in zombie media with its condemnation of capitalism.