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Episode #080: Comics’ Greatest World Startup superhero universes were a dime a dozen in the Iron Age, but Comics’ Greatest World was $16 for 16! Each issue of this weekly miniseries introduced a brand new character theoretically poised to take … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 15-APR-2026
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado. This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. This week’s prompt: What … Continue reading The Book Nook Imposes a Tax
On the 99th day of the year, a discussion of 99th issues including the current US comics marketplace. Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: 99th Issues
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 08-APR-2026
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado. This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. This week’s prompt: What … Continue reading The Book Nook Makes an Exception
Continuing our series on fantasy characters and creatures, let’s talk about elves. What are your favorite elves in comics? Do you prefer small ones or tall Tolkien elves? Or just people with pointy ears? Last week, we conversed about dragons. Next … Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Elves
