Can a Comic Book Contain the Drama and Heat of Activism?

In his Graphic Content column, Ed Park looks at “The Black Panther Party,” a new history of the group, and “Come Home, Indio,” a memoir about growing up part Native American. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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Why is Warren Beatty Still Dressing Up as Dick Tracy?

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Experiments With ChatGPT: Why Artificial Intelligence Can’t Replace Human Creativity

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John Cassaday, Award-Winning Comic Book Artist, Dies at 52

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The Best New Book Releases Out September 17, 2024

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