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The Comic Strip Club (Sun 01/11/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Sat 01/10/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 01/09/2026)
Comic Book Conversations: Your First Issue(s)
What was the first issue that made you love comics? Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Your First Issue(s)
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 01/08/2026)
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #073: 1986: The Year in Review It was 40 years ago this month that the calendar ticked over to 1986, often heralded as one of the high points of the comic book industry—perhaps even the most important year in … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 01/07/2026)
Weekly Comics Thread 07-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 07-JAN-2026
Color Outside the Lines – Upcoming 2026 BIPOC Media
This week we’re looking at 2026 BIPOC Films & Television you’re looking forward to.
Got any recommendations? Continue reading Color Outside the Lines – Upcoming 2026 BIPOC Media
The Book Nook: Best Books You Read in 2025
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: The … Continue reading The Book Nook: Best Books You Read in 2025
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 01/06/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Mon 01/05/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Sun 01/04/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Sat 01/03/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 01/02/2026)
Comic Book Conversations: First issues
What makes a good first issue of a comic series and what are your favorites? Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: First issues
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 01/01/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 12/31/2025)
Weekly Comics Thread 31-DEC-2025
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 31-DEC-2025
The Book Nook Presents: Presents 2025
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: Share … Continue reading The Book Nook Presents: Presents 2025