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The Comic Strip Club (Mon 02/09/2026)
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Comic Book Conversations: Real People in Fictional Comics
We’ve been talking about real people and real stories these last two weeks but what about real people in imaginary stories? What are the best or most memorable occasions when a real person came into a comic book world? Last … Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Real People in Fictional Comics
Weekly Comics Thread 04-FEB-2026
Comics! They’re great aren’t they? Whatcha reading and/or buying? (I didn’t see this week’s thread in the queue so apologies for jumping in.) Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 04-FEB-2026
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #075: Wonder Woman: Challenge of the Gods We revisit George Pérez’s redefinition of Wonder Woman with the second major arc, 1987’s “Challenge of the Gods.” In these pages, you’ll get to know Diana’s supporting cast better and find out … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 02/04/2026)
The Book Nook Gives Until It Hurts
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 recycled prompt: … Continue reading The Book Nook Gives Until It Hurts
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 02/03/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Mon 02/02/2026)
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The Comic Strip Club (Sat 01/31/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 01/30/2026)
Comic Book Conversations: Nonfiction Comics
Much of the comic industry in the US is devoted to fiction but there’s no reason it has to be. We’ve already covered biographical comics but what are some that told other nonfictional stories? What are memorable comics that can … Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Nonfiction Comics
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 01/29/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 01/28/2026)
Weekly Comics Thread 28-JAN-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 28-JAN-2026
The Book Nook Has Been Parentified
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: Parents. … Continue reading The Book Nook Has Been Parentified