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Sonia at iFanboy: Year One

It’s been a year since Sonia joined the iFanboy staff, and a year since she first hit Comic-Con. What kind of a journey has it been? And what form of adventures await?

Comic books are superheroes. Superheroes are comic books.

Unlike nearly ever other form of fictional device or idea used in our entertainment media, superheroes were invented in comic books, and it’s still the place where they truly come alive.

“You only think you like comic books”

Comic books must not be completely shameful anymore, because people I meet are trying to pretend that they’re comic book readers… Why and how do they think this is a reasonable thing to do?!

Happy Independent Comic Book Day

In honor of Independence Day; eight seminal (to me) independent comic books. From the disastrously silly Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, to the measured calm of Optic Nerve.

Time for a new definition of the supervillain

With reporting from Iran coming from the people on the ground, the idea of extremes of “good guys” and “bad guys” is as antiquated as it is juvenile. We’re ready for a more complex exploration of our heroes and our demons.

Sonia’s Linkage: from the sublime to the ridiculous

Sonia shares a few links to sites which examine comic books, the intricacies therein, and which occasionally take things to a logical conclusion that makes little or no sense.

Symbolism in Art and Comics via Seaguy and Caravaggio

Through the use of symbolism and primal surrealism, comic books (like all forms of art) are how we
communicate our dreams to each other, how we create shared aspirations and aims.

The Mundanities of a Seminal Art Movement: Comics in the 80’s

Wouldn’t it be incredible to be witness the birth of a movement in art and literature, something groundbreaking and new? Or would you just take it for granted like Sonia did?

Media Immersion Addiction: All Things in Moderation (or not)

Somethings weren’t made for taking in small doses. There are a few books and shows that demand nothing less than complete attention for the duration.

Hair in comics, science fiction, cartoons, and action figures.

Haircuts matter. They’re visible, and character defining in very subtle ways. This is as true for characters depicted in comics, as they are for ones in any other art form.