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The Comic Strip Club (Fri 05/15/2026)
Bull’s-Eye Day Thread
Bull’s-Eye was an early Green Arrow villain who first showed up in Worlds Finest #24 September – October 1946. Bull’s-Eye could move so fast that he could dodge the arrows fired at him Bull’s-Eye would also practice with his henchmen … Continue reading Bull’s-Eye Day Thread
Comic Book Conversations: The Punisher
Let’s chat about the Punisher. Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: The Punisher
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 05/14/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 05/13/2026)
Weekly Comics Thread 13-MAY-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 13-MAY-2026
The Book Nook Considers Polonius’ Advice
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 Considers Polonius’ Advice
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 05/12/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Mon 05/11/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Sun 05/10/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Sat 05/09/2026)
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 05/08/2026)
Comic Book Conversations: Suits of Armor
Let’s chat about suits of armor and the characters who wear them. What are the best and worst armors in comics? Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Suits of Armor
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 05/07/2026)
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #081: Madman In what promises to be the snappiest episode of the podcast to date, we do a deep dive into the early years of Mike Allred’s signature creation, Frank Einstein (sometimes but not exclusively also known as “Madman” … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
Weekly Comics Thread 06-MAY-2026
Once again, it’s Wednesday, so let’s discuss comics! What are you reading, buying, collecting, and just generally thinking about? For additional, regular comic content here at the Avocado: Every Thursday, I’ll prompt a Comic Book Conversation. Every first and third … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 06-MAY-2026
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 05/06/2026)
The Book Nook Hangs Out With Some Authors
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: If … Continue reading The Book Nook Hangs Out With Some Authors
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 05/05/2026)