Today marks the first day of Kwanzaa, so if you celebrate, I hope you have a good time! And if you’re spending your Tuesday at work or cleaning up after Christmas, well, these comics make a nice consolation prize.
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Bookish Goods
Spiderman Rug by CustomTowelandMats
This is the perfect rug to jazz up your room! But maybe don’t practice your spider-moves on it… $94
New Releases
Vampire Slayer Volume Four by Sarah Gailey and Various Artists
Calling all Buffy fans! The Vampire Slayer series concludes with this fourth volume, which sees Buffy and Giles trying to repair their relationship as Willow tries to regain control over her magic so she can use it to help people once again.
Protect Me, Shugomaru! Volume One by Daiki Ihara
As a wealthy heiress, Sanagi has little hope of ever living a normal life. Not only is she constantly threatened by assassins, the bodyguard assigned to keep her safe is an overenthusiastic ten-year-old! Both Sanagi and Shugomaru will have to learn how to navigate the people and challenges at her school if they want to be happy.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!
Riot Recommendations
Today’s Riot Rec theme is: fat characters! I know that losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution, but let’s try to end the year on a body-positive note, hey?
Faith by Jody Houser and Various Artists
This deluxe edition is the perfect introduction to Faith Herbert: orphan, reporter, and aspiring superhero! It includes all of her earliest adventures, in which she establishes her own identities and takes on a variety of threats, plus a whole lot of bonus material.
Chunky by Yehudi Mercado
When his well-meaning parents push him to lose weight by playing a sport — any sport, just pick one! — Hudi is miserable, until his imaginary friend Chunky shows up to offer support. Together, Hudi and Chunky will navigate all of the obstacles life throws at them and even help Hudi pursue his true passion.
There’s only one 2023 newsletter left! I’ve got something special planned for Thursday, so be sure to check back in!
~Eileen