Alpha & Omega #9: Poetic License to Kill
The ninth installment of reading both versions of Omega the Unknown (from 1976 and 2007 respectively) against each other.
The (re)Collection Agency #8: A Conversation with Francesca Lyn
In the 8th installment of our series of talks with comics scholars, we talk to doctoral student Francesca Lyn about collecting, autobiographical comics, and stand-up comedy.
“Am I Black Enough For You?” The Respectability of CW’s Black Lightning
The CW’s Black Lighting represents the split between Black respectability and radical politics in a singular figure.
Alpha & Omega #8: Fixing a Hole. .
Both versions of Omega the Unknown #8 seem to be “nowhere plans for nobody.”
Brief Comics Reviews (March 7-21, 2018)
Brief reviews of comics that came out between March 7 and 21, including Marvel Two-in-One #4, Black Bolt #11, and the Mighty Thor #705.
Alpha & Omega #7: Call Me By Your Name
In 1977 a fill-in writer accidentally highlights the queer mysteries of adolescence, while in 2008 the adventure ramps up towards conclusion.
Like a Phoenix: On Selective Completion & Re-Collecting X-Men
Taking the occasion of our 5th anniversary to explore the re-acquiring of X-Men comics in that same time period.
Alpha & Omega #6: Pulling Back the Curtain
In the sixth installment of Alpha & Omega things take a turn for the charming and the meta.
“I Didn’t Mean to Turn You Kong” – Seeking out #MeToo in Pop Music
Listening to Cherrelle’s “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” in the #MeToo moment.
The (re)Collection Agency #7: A Conversation with Brannon Costello
The seventh in our series of conversations with comics scholars. Dr. Brannon Costello discusses his new book on Howard Chaykin, serial monomania, and how relatively radical stuff can happen in a What If? comic.
Alpha & Omega #5: You Can’t Go Home Again
The fifth installment of our exploration of both Omega the Unknown series.
Mo’ Meta News: How Collecting Shapes The Middle Spaces
As the year ends, let’s look to 2018 and beyond by considering how comic book collecting and critical nostalgia shape The Middle Spaces blog.
“Professor X is a(n Abusive) Jerk!”
Putting Professor X into the context of the powerful men who turn out to be serial abusers.
Brief Comics Reviews (11/1-22, 2017)
Brief reviews of comics books released between November 1st and the 22nd, including Astonisher #2, Power Pack #63, and Runaways #3.
Alpha & Omega #4: El Gato Mató La Curiosidad
The fourth installment of our Omega the Unknown double-read through features cats, bullies and nano-bots.
The International Comics Art Forum 2017
An overview of the 2017 International Comics Art Forum conference in Seattle, WA.
The (re)Collection Agency #6: A Conversation with Aaron Kashtan
The sixth in our conversations with comics scholars. This time with Dr. Aaron Kashtan, discussing the backlash against diversity, fun comics as worthy of study, and how you shouldn’t be ashamed to love My Little Pony.
Alpha & Omega #3: School of Hard Knocks
The third installment of our Omega the Unknown double-read through, as our protagonist tries to figure out the complexities of school hierarchies.
Jack-in-the-Box: Race & Legacy Superheroes
Exploring the intersection of legacy and race in superhero comics through Kurt Busiek’s Astro City
The (re)Collection Agency #5: A Conversation with Andréa Gilroy
The fifth in our conversations with comics scholars. This time with Dr. Andrea Gilroy, discussing how the tensions between image and text in comics reflect the messiness of identity, and how Ninja Turles and picture bibles might lead to being a comics scholar.
Alpha & Omega #2: If You Can’t Stand the Heat
The second installment of our Omega the Unknown double-read through, as our protagonist is introduced to New York City.
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