Mike uncovers what might be an illustration by Amethyst artist Ernie Colon…of Donnie Osmond! Click on over to view the image and also read Mike’s writing about early teen magazine fanfiction and tampons ads.
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Silver Diamond 1-4 – Review of one of my favorite current Tokyopop series.
The Twelve Kingdoms – Epic Win – Overview of the classic anime series
Taking a swipe at what passes for comic journalism

Once Upon a Geek has an interview with Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn. The piece provides a link to some early Amethyst art, so check that out too!

100 page Zot Preview {via}
Pattern Pattern – 1950s Japanese graphic design.
High School Debut 1-10 – Review of one of my favorite current manga series.
Totoro TP Cover – If you need a Totoro to watch over your toilet paper

Here’s an article in the New York Times about incorporating rare books into undergraduate classes
Rating the Super-Hunks: Winter Soldier
Check out Ben’s Trophy Room in these Star Wars themed Lego scenes.

Check out BitterAndrew’s new blog, pronounced WOO-BIN for all your current and future Massachusetts accent needs.

Tax Help at the Library
Kid Lit Dealbreakers
What Claudia Wore

Mittens with a pocket = the devil

Manga and graphic novel YALSA noms
Headless Body in Topless Bar (book covers)
Sweet Luke Cage’s Baadasssss Christmasssss

Nice Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld column
Library Signage Fun {via}