10+ Best Articles on Comics
The most useful articles on comics from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Comics Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on comics by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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HOW TO: XKCD's Randall Munroe finds the humor in taking silly questions very, very seriously
One of my favorite genres of book is the popular engineering book, a rare breed that combines physics and engineering to establish the full range of ways to address a problem (for example, if you w…
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on comics—all under 10 minutes.
This Free Comic Series Is Gorgeous. You'd Never Know AI Drew It
The Bestiary Chronicles is both a modern fable on the rise of artificial intelligence and a demonstration of how shockingly fast AI is evolving.
The best comic books of 2022
Here are EW's picks for the best comic books of 2022, from the epic superhero crossover 'Judgment Day' to wordless fantasy 'Step By Bloody Step.'
A look at the tumultuous life of 'Persepolis' as it turns 20
Marjane Satrapi's memoir has a history of garnering controversy — it's been on the ALA's list of most challenged books and continues to be the subject of debate about inclusion in school curriculums.
Hawkworld Was (Almost) the Most Radical Reinvention of 1989
With it's strong political slant, Timothy Truman's Hawkworld was a radical reinvention of a character... until it wasn't.
100 years of Stan Lee: how the comic book king challenged prejudice
Stan Lee deserves his place in the pantheon of great pop culture architects, but his Marvel characters did more than just entertain – they actively fought against prejudice.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on comics.
The Grand Return of ‘Watchmen’ Author Alan Moore
In a rare interview, the author discusses his new collection of fiction, 'Illuminations,' the fate of his work in Hollywood, and how it feels to be misunderstood.
Withstanding the Heat: Denis Kitchen On Comics, Curiosity, and Censorship
The Gutter Review sits down with comics polymath Denis Kitchen to discuss comics history, censorship, and the merits of drawing on chipboard.
Swamp Boy Medical Mystery
Inside a family's $400k quest to stop their son's psychosis — and what they learned about the medical system and the bacteria behind cat-scratch disease
“My Love Of Mythology Never Really Ebbed Or Waned”: George O’Connor on Olympians and Beyond
Gina Gagliano chats with one of the most prolific talents in 21st century children's and young adult comics for the bookstore market: George O'Connor, who recently completed a 12-volumes-in-12-years…
Swamp Boy Medical Mystery
Inside a family's $400k quest to stop their son's psychosis — and what they learned about the medical system and the bacteria behind cat-scratch disease
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