Jessica Plummer

Jessica Plummer has lived her whole life in New York City and yet somehow still hasn't been asked to join the Avengers. When not at her academic publishing day job, or trying to make every movie into a musical through sheer force of will, she bakes, cleans her apartment obsessively, and writes feverishly into the night. She blogs about superhero TV, tween pop culture, and Disney at Jess's (Somewhat) Grown-Up Type Blog. She knows an unnecessary amount of things about Donald Duck. Blog: Jess Plummer Twitter: @Jess_Plummer

Tropes in Capes: Evil Clowns

A look at one of the tropes in comics that seems like it wouldn't happen too often but does: evil clowns.

Queer Superhero History: Maggie Sawyer

From 1980s Superhero comics to CW’s Supergirl, here's the history of Maggie Sawyer, a groundbreaking queer character in superhero comics.

My Least Favorite Comic Book Trope

Writing a comic with the moral of “Hey, you know who sucks? Comic book readers.” seems like a strange way to address your audience!

Nightwing Is the Worst-Dressed Superhero, Actually

Nightwing, a.k.a. Dick Grayson, a.k.a. the original Robin, is the actual worst dresser in comics. And I have the receipts.

Test Your Comics Knowledge: Real Captain or Fake Captain?

There are a lot of "captains" in comics, but did any of these comic book captains actually earn the rank? Let’s put them to the test!

Kevin Conroy, Iconic Voice of Batman, Has Died

Kevin Conroy, best known as the voice of Batman in Batman: The Animated Series and numerous other projects, passed away on November 10th.

Queer Superhero History: Cloud

In Queer Superhero History, we look at queer characters in superhero comics to see how LGBTQ+ rep has changed over time. Today: Cloud!

Who Is Isis/Black Adam’s Adrianna Tomaz?

On the one hand, Isis is a fairly obscure character. On the other, she’s one of the most groundbreaking female characters in superherodom.

First Appearance Flashback: Black Adam

Who is Black Adam? Let's take a look back at his first appearance in the superhero world.

The Best Beatles Cameos in Comics

If you're wondering what happens when you combine iconic superheroes with an iconic band of the time, here's a hint: it involves wigs.