Race

Whitewashing ‘Watchmen’

Leslie Lee / Truthdig Dec 21, 2019 There’s more than a little tragic irony in how HBO’s version of the classic comic fumbled so spectacularly on racial politics. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hole in One

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Will the Movie ‘Black Panther’ Ignite a Revolution?

Frank Blaney / The Good Men Project Feb 6, 2018 The comic book movie has the potential to change the face of American politics. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘Wonder Woman’ Lives Up to Its Heroine’s Name

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Jun 2, 2017 Strong acting, a solid script and canny directing -- as well as some unconventional gender politics for a Hollywood production -- make this “Wonder” a winner. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Schools

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Ripped From Tomorrow’s Headlines: Brian Wood, Comic Book Futurist

Sheerly Avni / Truthdig Apr 30, 2013 Brian Wood is a best-selling comic book writer whose body of work expresses a political and social awareness that ranks with the best in speculative fiction. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Fascism Hiding in Hollywood

Staff / Truthdig Nov 27, 2011 Comic artist Frank Miller’s recent tirade against the Occupy movement gives us a glimpse into the mind of a man made important by an entertainment culture that pushes death, selfishness, uncritical obedience to authority and simplistic notions of good and evil. Guardian columnist Rick Moody has a word for such fare: cryptofascist. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Do We Live in a Comic Book?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2011 This Labor Day, it's not just 25 million Americans who are out of a job. In our comic book society, not even female superheroes can find work. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Schwarzenegger’s Cartoon Reinvention

Staff / Truthdig Mar 31, 2011 Talk about building a brand: He's played an action hero and a president, and now Arnold Schwarzenegger is starring in his own combination comic book and cartoon franchise, clearly the logical next step for California's former governor. Really, Stan Lee? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Archie’ Gets Political With Obama and Palin

Staff / Truthdig Sep 28, 2010 President Obama has already made a cameo on the colorful pages of "Spider-Man," and he's getting the comic-book treatment once again with not one, but two special editions of "Archie," and this time, he'll share the covers with a certain "Thrilla from Wasilla." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spider-Man Loses His Job

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2010 Not even superheroes are safe in this economy. Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, is going to get fired in the next issue of the comic book. Marvel says the unemployed webslinger will have to figure out how to pay his rent and buy web fluid without his photography gig. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

God Gets the R. Crumb Treatment

Staff / Truthdig Oct 19, 2009 Drawing God is an age-old challenge, but ultra-quirky illustrator R. Crumb was up for it -- although it took a lot of white-out to do the job, which seems fitting somehow. Crumb tackled the first 50 chapters of the Old Testament in his latest creation, simply titled "The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb," and lo, it is good. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )