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The Comic Strip Club (Sun 04/12/2026)
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Comic Book Conversations: 99th Issues
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
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Weekly Comics Thread 08-APR-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 08-APR-2026
The Book Nook Makes an Exception
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
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Comic Book Conversations: Elves
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
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #079: Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth It’s April Fool’s Day and the Joker has led an inmate revolt of Arkham Asylum! In 1989, Tim Burton’s Batman was the year’s hottest movie, and fans took to comic … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 04/01/2026)
Weekly Comics Thread 01-APR-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 01-APR-2026
The Book Nook Won’t Get Fooled Again
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 Won’t Get Fooled Again