Exploring Calvin and Hobbes
Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes was always about the art. Now, original artwork from the beloved comic strip is going on tour, giving fans a rare look behind the panels.
Category: comics
Working at Wayne Enterprises Must Be Exhausting
What would it really be like to work at Wayne Enterprises? Discover the ordinary employees quietly helping Batman protect Gotham.
Batman Economics: How Bruce Wayne Keeps Gotham Alive
Batman saves Gotham at night, but Bruce Wayne helps it survive by day. Explore the hidden economy that keeps Gotham standing.
Declaration / Emancipation Illustrated Review: Robert Sikoryak Makes History Fun
Robert Sikoryak's Declaration / Emancipation Illustrated reviewed, exploring how parody, comic history, and art transform America's founding documents.
Batman’s Greatest Superpower Isn’t Money. It’s Accounting.
A three-part Sandbox World series exploring the practical questions comic books never stop to ask. Instead of focusing on Batman's gadgets and villains, this series examines the business, economics, and ordinary people who quietly make Gotham work.
Why Do Comic Book Villains Always Wear Green and Purple?
Ever wonder why comic book villains love green and purple? A conversation with my daughter uncovered the surprising history, psychology, and hidden language behind comics' most famous colors.
Charlie Brown’s Pen Pal Revives a Lost Childhood Tradition
Charlie Brown's mysterious pen pal returns in a new Peanuts special, inspiring a look back at the lost tradition of pen pals and handwritten letters.
The Supergirl Movie Curse: Why Hollywood Keeps Getting Kara Wrong
The Supergirl Movie Curse explores why Hollywood has struggled to adapt Kara Zor-El, from the 1984 film to the 2026 reboot and beyond.
The Origin of Good Grief and Charlie Brown’s Famous Phrase
Good Grief became Charlie Brown's signature saying, but its history began decades earlier. Learn the surprising origin of the famous Peanuts phrase.
Why Marvel Owned the Hulk Hogan Name for 20 Years
Marvel's trademark on Hulk led to a surprising 20-year licensing agreement with the WWF, making Hulk Hogan's name one of wrestling's most unusual legal stories.
George Herriman and the Genius Behind Krazy Kat Comics
George Herriman transformed comics through Krazy Kat, creating one of the most artistic, influential, and imaginative newspaper strips ever published.
Supergirl’s Weirdest Stories Are Stranger Than the New Film
Supergirl stories have featured super-horses, angelic transformations, and bizarre romances. A look at the strangest tales in Kara's history.