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The Comic Strip Club (Fri 10/09/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 10/08/2026)
Comic Book Conversations: What should always be in print?
There was a conversation on BlueSky the other week that talked about how Marvel and DC’s back catalog developed differently over the years and their business practices have different strategies to keep things available. DC previously took chances with standalone … Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: What should always be in print?
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #090: Sandman Mystery Theater A lot of comics we think of as “Vertigo books”—including Sandman, Swamp Thing, and Hellblazer—started life under the DC Comics banner, but Sandman Mystery Theatre was the first ongoing series designed with the new mature-readers … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 10/07/2026)
Weekly Comics Thread 07-OCT-2026
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 07-OCT-2026
The Book Nook Rooks – er, Rocks!
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: It’s … Continue reading The Book Nook Rooks – er, Rocks!
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 10/06/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Mon 10/05/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Sun 10/04/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Sat 10/03/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 10/02/2026)
Comic Book Conversations: Human Space Travelers
Brave explorers of the unknown! Who are your favorite human characters who traveled into space? Who are your least favorites? What are the best stories? What was the best way to travel in space? Last week, we conversed about aliens. … Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Human Space Travelers
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 10/01/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 09/30/2026)
Weekly Comics Thread 30-SEP-2026
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 30-SEP-2026
The Book Nook Humbly Accepts This Well Deserved and Long Overdue Honor
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: Awards. … Continue reading The Book Nook Humbly Accepts This Well Deserved and Long Overdue Honor
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 09/29/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Mon 09/28/2026)