Caitlin Rosberg

8/26/20

<i>The Harrowing of Hell</i> is the rare Christian-themed comic deserving of universal attention

The Harrowing of Hell is the rare Christian-themed comic deserving of universal attention

Comics dealing directly with Christian themes have been mostly relegated to Chick tracts and a lot of mockery. But…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedAugust 26, 2020

7/30/20

A poorly conceived <i>Catwoman</i> offers a disappointingly backwards story

A poorly conceived Catwoman offers a disappointingly backwards story

Catwoman #23 marks the arrival of the Sean Gordon Murphy-verse into primary DC canon, and the start is fairly rocky.…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedJuly 30, 2020

7/1/20

<i>Banned Book Club</i> gives deeply personal context to government censorship and violence

Banned Book Club gives deeply personal context to government censorship and violence

It’s hard to imagine a world where Banned Book Club could be more relevant than it is right now. If it’s not clear…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedJuly 1, 2020

6/3/20

<i>Superman Smashes The Klan</i> explores history through a superhero lens

Superman Smashes The Klan explores history through a superhero lens

With almost 100 years under his yellow belt, Superman is a major part of American cultural history. As superhero…

Oliver Sava

and Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedJune 3, 2020

5/20/20

Instagram is unleashing a new wave of social and creative potential in comics

Over the past decade, Lucy Knisley has become a preeminent nonfiction cartoonist, creating charming, heartfelt …

Oliver Sava

and Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedMay 20, 2020

5/6/20

How did Webtoon become a global comics juggernaut?

Webcomics are often dominated by the types of stories and creators that can’t access or aren’t welcome in the…

Oliver Sava

and Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedMay 6, 2020

4/21/20

The comics industry is in danger. What can save it?

The infrastructure supporting the direct market of comic shops has been shaky for years, making the impact of the…

Oliver Sava

and Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedApril 21, 2020

4/8/20

<i>Sticks and Scones</i> is a heartfelt, masterful conclusion to <i>Check, Please!</i>

Sticks and Scones is a heartfelt, masterful conclusion to Check, Please!

There is a semantics issue in the comics industry, one that’s been growing for the past decade and may finally come…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedApril 8, 2020

3/25/20

Story issues hamper a beautiful fairy tale in the disappointing <i>Kairos</i>

Story issues hamper a beautiful fairy tale in the disappointing Kairos

In many ways, Kairos is an excellent fairy tale comic. The book opens with Nills and Annaelle arriving at a remote…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedMarch 25, 2020

3/11/20

<i>King of Nowhere</i> blends the strange and familiar for an intriguing mystery

King of Nowhere blends the strange and familiar for an intriguing mystery

There’s a sweet spot where fish-out-of-water stories meet small-town freak show stories, and King of Nowhere is…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedMarch 11, 2020

2/26/20

<i>Plunge</i> is a deep dive into horror that relies too much on text

Plunge is a deep dive into horror that relies too much on text

In a lot of ways, Plunge represents the core of Hill House Comics. Limited miniseries offer creators a chance to…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedFebruary 26, 2020

2/12/20

<i>Snapdragon</i> invigorates a classic hero's journey with magic and heart

Snapdragon invigorates a classic hero's journey with magic and heart

Despite all of the hand-wringing about the state of the American comics industry, it’s impossible to ignore the…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedFebruary 12, 2020

1/29/20

<i>Shadow Of The Batgirl</i> gives Cassandra Cain the backstory and starring role she deserves

Shadow Of The Batgirl gives Cassandra Cain the backstory and starring role she deserves

The Bat-family is a sprawling one, taking on new characters at a regular pace to keep Gotham’s prodigal son rich…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedJanuary 29, 2020

1/15/20

Carmen Maria Machado's<i> The Low, Low Woods</i> blends supernatural and mundane horror

Carmen Maria Machado's The Low, Low Woods blends supernatural and mundane horror

Just like Young Animal before it, the Hill House imprint from DC is proving to be a fascinating experiment,…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedJanuary 15, 2020

12/11/19

<i>The Banks</i> offers a new kind of heist and a fresh take on crime families

The Banks offers a new kind of heist and a fresh take on crime families

At the heart of The Banks is a criminal legacy that walks a fine line between familiar and fresh twists on old…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedDecember 11, 2019

11/27/19

DC's compelling new Green Lantern story is a genre-blending delight

At first glance, the most striking thing about Far Sector #1 is the artwork. That’s usually true of comic books, but…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedNovember 27, 2019

10/30/19

<i>The Okay Witch</i> is the perfect read for kids who love <i>Hocus Pocus</i> and <i>Halloweentown</i>

The Okay Witch is the perfect read for kids who love Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown

If there’s a perfect confluence between the continued boom of middle-grade graphic novels and beloved childrens’…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedOctober 30, 2019

10/16/19

<i>Pumpkinheads</i> offers sweet, familiar fun for fans of autumn, YA, and romance alike

Pumpkinheads offers sweet, familiar fun for fans of autumn, YA, and romance alike

Fans of Rainbow Rowell will know exactly what to expect when they pick up Pumpkinheads. The author has been carving…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedOctober 16, 2019

10/2/19

<i>Gotham City Monsters</i> kicks off a spooky new creature feature for DC

Gotham City Monsters kicks off a spooky new creature feature for DC

Every year the arrival of fall heralds a rush of spooky comics, and sometimes it feels like the ongoing superhero…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedOctober 2, 2019

9/18/19

<i>Stargazing</i> has just as much heart as Jen Wang’s 2018 hit, <i>The Prince</i> <i>And The Dressmaker</i>

Stargazing has just as much heart as Jen Wang’s 2018 hit, The Prince And The Dressmaker

Jen Wang’s The Prince And the Dressmaker was unquestionably one of the big hits of 2018, beloved by fans and…

Caitlin Rosberg

PublishedSeptember 18, 2019