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Classic and Not-So-Classic Superheroines: A Brief History in Covers and Panels

From Fantomah to Bat Girl

July 4, 2011
By Richard Cook
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Your Favorite Uncle – Uncle Sam in Posters, Cartoons, and Comics

To celebrate Independence Day, here is a collection of Uncle Sam images from various print media.

May 4, 2011
By Richard Cook
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White Hair, Blue Eyes, and Black(ish) Skin: A History of Storm in Comic Book Covers

Since her introduction in 1975, Storm has assumed many roles: mutant, superhero, African goddess, pickpocket, claustrophobe, knife-fighting enthusiast, team leader, Black Panther’s arm candy, and fetish-fuel for Chris Claremont. This post is a visual summary of how artists portrayed Storm during the past three and a half decades.

December 17, 2010
By Richard Cook
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Super Santa: A Brief History in Comic Covers

Holidays and comics join forces to fight evil and sell merchandise… 1930s Cover by Craig Flessel (1939) 1940s Cover by unknown artist (1942)

October 19, 2010
By Richard Cook
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Exotic, Perilous, and Inscrutable: A History Of East Asian Portrayals in Comic Covers

From the 1930s to the present.

July 4, 2010
By Richard Cook
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Punching Hitler Since 1941: The History of Captain America in Covers

Happy Fourth of July! Let’s celebrate the holiday with America’s most patriotic hero. 1940s Cover by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby (1941) Cover by Al Avison (1942) Cover by Syd Shores (1944) Cover by [I have no idea] (1948) Cover by Martin Nodell (1949) 1950s Cover by John Romita, Sr. (1954) After several failed re-launches, [...]