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 )

Meet El Peso Hero, a Latino Superhero Fighting Injustice on the U.S.-Mexico Border

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jun 21, 2016 “El Peso Hero” is not your typical comic book series. The eponymous main character defends immigrants, stands up for the disenfranchised and speaks only Spanish. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

It’s a Flipped Bird, It’s a Pain, it’s …

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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 )

Post’s Peyser Slams ‘Muslim Superhero’ Show

Staff / Truthdig Oct 12, 2010 New York Post scribe Andrea Peyser is very concerned about a series that'll be counted among the new cartoon network The Hub's lineup: It's "The 99," an animated show about 99 superheroes with special powers based on -- gasp! -- Muslim values. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lesbian Batwoman to Take On the Bat-Mantle

Staff / Truthdig Feb 10, 2009 Batman may be about to meet his doom, but, luckily, here comes Batwoman to take up the franchise -- although, alas, not in her own series. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert Gets Graphic in ‘Spider-Man’ Cameo

Staff / Truthdig Sep 30, 2008 It may sound like an impossible feat to appear in a popular superhero series without even having to physically show up for the job, but that's just what Comedy Central pseudo-pundit Stephen Colbert has pulled off by lending his name and likeness to Marvel Comic's "Amazing Spider-Man" #573. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wait, Bush Doesn’t Have Superpowers?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 19, 2008 When faced with that nagging "Where's Osama bin Laden?" question once again during a press conference about 9/11, White House spokesperson Dana Perino pointed out that President Bush & Co. don't have superpowers. Oh, right! Well, Stephen Colbert has a few suggestions about super-skills specially tailored for Bush. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

WSJ: Bush Is Just Like Batman

Staff / Truthdig Jul 26, 2008 Right, so it was clear that things were going to change a bit at The Wall Street Journal when it became a part of the Murdochian Empire, but this is a little much: In this somewhat startling essay, Andrew Klavan sees a "W" where others see Batman's bat symbol in "The Dark Knight" and believes the film is a "paean of praise" to President Bush. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )