Hello once again, my nerd friends. I know those of us in the U.S. who were concerned about Roe being overturned are devastated now that it has actually happened, to say nothing of the many other issues plaguing the world at large. I hope you are taking care of yourselves and that you find a margin of solace in this newsletter, whether you are seeking escape or motivation to keep up the fight.
Bookish Goods
Super Heroes Heads Canvas Wall Art Framed Artwork Comics Poster by BestCanvasMall
No matter who your favorite classic Marvel character is, they are probably on this canvas! (Check out Deadpool!) $33
New Releases
Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition, Vol. 8 by Rumiko Takahashi
This is a new edition of Volume 8 of the beloved manga Maison Ikkoku. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a brand-new one, you’ll love this timeless tale of a struggling student, his beautiful building manager, and the love that grows between them.
Ghost Rider: The Return of Blaze by Ed Brisson, Howard Mackie, Roland Boschi, Juan Frigeri, and Javier Saltares
As Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze is used to dealing with some of the darkest villains the universe has to offer, but can even he thwart the unification of all the netherworlds, a takeover attempt in hell, and the return of an old nemesis? This trade paperback collects some of Blaze’s most intense recent adventures for your reading pleasure.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: protests. These comics remind us that we are never as powerless as we may feel, especially when we band together in common cause.
March Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell
Co-written by legendary civil rights activist and politician John Lewis, this three-part graphic novel tells Lewis’s life story, from his childhood in segregated Alabama to his determination to fight for a better future. You can now also enjoy the sequel, Run.
The Movement Vol. 1: Class Warfare by Gail Simone and Freddie Williams II
Most superheroes are happy to work with the police and those in positions of power. Not the Movement. These young people realize that the authorities of Coral City are beyond redemption — and they’re not about to wait for the adults who failed them before to step in and change things. But is it possible that they are taking their vigilantism too far and making the same mistakes as the cops, rich businessmen, and politicians they despise?
Stay safe this week, everyone. I’ll be thinking of you.
~Eileen