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Happy Kwanzaa, Nerd Friends!

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.

Need a belated gift? TBR to the rescue. We’ve got three levels of personalized reading recommendations — recs-only, paperback, and hardcover — and you can gift a full year or one time, so there are options for every budget! Get all the details at mybtro.com/gift.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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

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Comics for a Winter’s Night

Solstice is upon us, which means it gets dark really early these days, but don’t worry: just switch on the light and keep on reading those comics!

Related: we have a new paperback level at TBR! If you (or a reader you know) are just over-carrying around bulky hardcovers or are looking for a more budget-friendly option, we’ve got you. Check out all the offerings at mybtro.com/gift, and give personalized reading recommendations customized for any and every reader.

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Deadpool 20 oz Skinny Tumbler by TranquilTreasures101

Getting your mouth that close to the real Merc with a Mouth is probably unsanitary, but this tumbler should be safe, and it looks great besides! $30

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The Great Yokai War: Guardians Volume One by Yusuke Watanabe and Sanami Suzuki

The Yokai are Japan’s guardian spirits, but even they can do nothing against the invading kaiju. Instead, they turn to Kei, a descendant of a successful monster hunter, to save the day. If you enjoyed the movie of the same name, you’ll probably get a kick out of this manga, too!

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Dark Knights of Steel Volume Two by Tom Taylor and Yasmine Putri

It’s the DC universe, but not the one you know! On an alternate Earth, set in medieval times, the arrival of a mysterious spaceship (betcha can’t guess whose) spells trouble for three kingdoms. Our heroes will have to fight (with swords!) for their lives and their beliefs in this continuation of an exciting Elseworlds story.

For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!

Riot Recommendations

Today’s Riot Rec theme is: ice skating! Winter will officially be upon us starting tomorrow. In other words, it’s the perfect time to do, or at least read about, a little skating.

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Knight of the Ice Volume One by Yayoi Ogawa

Kokoro is one of the most successful figure skaters in the world…but only because his best friend Chitose always recites a spell from his favorite anime to help him focus before each competition! Everything is going fine until Chitose’s career takes her out of town right before a big event. Can Kokoro perform without her presence and support?

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Spinning by Tillie Walden

What do you do when you realize that the one driving passion of your life isn’t really what you want to be doing? That is the question Walden had to grapple with when, after a decade of competitive figure skating, she discovered that there were other places where she might fit in better. Making the switch was difficult but, in the long run, right for her.

A white Havanese curled up in a dog bed with a Lamb Chop toy under her head. The bed is covered in a Christmas-themed blanket, and her eyes are half-closed.

I leave you with this picture of my dog Poppy all cuddled up and waiting for Santa Paws. Have a great Christmas, a great Festivus, a great solstice, and/or a great week!

~Eileen

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Mom Said It’s My Turn to Read the Comics Now

Less than a week to go before Christmas, nerd friends! If you celebrate, you’re probably looking forward to it, and if you don’t, you’re probably just as excited about everyone finally shutting up about it! Either way, please enjoy this humble offering from your friendly neighborhood comics fan.

Are you looking for the perfect gift for that bookish special someone in your life this holiday season? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help! Here at TBR, we pair our customers with a professional book nerd (aka bibliologist) who just gets them. They fill out a survey and then sit back and relax as we pick books just for them. We’ve got three levels — recs-only, paperback, and hardcover — and you can gift a full year or one time, so there are options for every budget! Get all the details at mybtro.com/gift

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One Piece Cat Potted Terrariums by PreciousTouchByMia

The cutest possible way for a manga fan to add a little color to their bedroom, work desk, or anywhere else! $35

New Releases

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Black Solstice by Martin Desmond Roe, Travon Free, and Aremo Massa

For just one day, during the winter solstice, every Black person, including the Wallace siblings, gained their own superpower. Back then, no one expected such a strange occurrence. Now, with the solstice approaching again, the Wallaces have plans for when — or if — their powers return.

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Heartstopper Volume Five by Alice Oseman

The beloved series continues — what a nice Christmas present for fans! Charlie and Nick have finally admitted their love and are happy together, but with Nick about to head off to university, how will their relationship change? And what other challenges will they face in the meantime?

For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!

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Today’s Riot Rec theme is: sibling rivalry! No matter how much you love ’em, sometimes you just want to punt their favorite toy down the stairs. Let’s see how these comic book siblings deal with that urge.

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Twin Cities by Jose Pimienta

Fernando and Teresa have always gotten along fine, but when Teresa decides to go to school in America rather than stay with Fernando in Mexico, cracks appear in their “perfect” relationship. With Teresa overwhelmed by schoolwork and Fernando falling in with bad company, they will have to relearn how to rely on each other.

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Sweet Valley Twins: Teacher’s Pet by Francine Pascal and Claudia Aguirre, Adapted by Nicole Andelfinger

Elizabeth and Jessica both love ballet, but Jessica is far better at it — a fact their teacher refuses to acknowledge by giving preference to Elizabeth for no apparent reason! Can the twins work together to make ballet class fairer for both of them or will their newfound rivalry tear them apart? This comic is part of a series.

‘Tis the season to put up with relatives you don’t normally see or necessarily like. Fun it is not, but just remember that it won’t last long, and soon you can go back to hanging out with the people you like best!

~Eileen

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Embrace the Magic of…School?

Wait, that’s not right — or is it? Check out today’s Riot Recommendations to find out!

The holidays have arrived, and so has our new paperback level at TBR! If you (or a reader you know) are just over-carrying around bulky hardcovers or are looking for a more budget-friendly option, we’ve got you. Check out all the offerings at mybtro.com/gift, and give personalized reading recommendations customized for any and every reader.

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Batman Ornament by PlymouthCustomDesign

Batman has a very important announcement to make this Christmas, so be sure to place this ornament in a prominent place on your tree! $18

New Releases

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I Married My Female Friend Volume One by Shio Usui

Best friends Rumiko and Kurumi promised to marry each other if they were both still single in five years’ time — and the five years are up! Now that they’re married, they fully intend to go on being best friends and simply live together as roommates. But of course, that’s not quite how things unfold…

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Thunderbolts: Uncaged Omnibus by Various Creators

At the moment, Marvel’s Thunderbolts is scheduled for release in mid-2025, so you’ve got plenty of time to catch up on this group and its history. This 1000-plus page omnibus includes plenty of adventures starring the team that went from undercover criminals to real heroes in their own right!

For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!

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Today’s Riot Rec theme is: magic schools! Who doesn’t love a comic set in a school where magic exists and young people learn to wield their powers for the forces of good?

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The Black Mage by Daniel Barnes and DJ Kirkland

St. Ivory Academy (appropriate name is appropriate) has never admitted a Black wizard into its ranks — until now, when a Black student literally named Tom Token is allowed to enroll. But a school with such a long history of exclusion and segregation is bound to have some dark secrets…secrets that Tom will risk his safety to bring into the light.

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Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione

As seniors at the Porta Bella Magiculinary Academy, Basil Eyres and Arabella Oregano are both determined to be the best in their class. Rather than competing, these two lovebirds team up to wow their teachers at the year-end festival. But Arabella has been keeping something big from Basil, and that something may come between their love and their ambitions for the future!

Okay, so maybe your school or workplace isn’t as enchanting as the ones featured here, but the world still holds plenty of amazing things, if you know where to look. Just look at these cool dinos we learned about this year! Neat, huh? Till next week, keep that child-like wonder burning bright, nerd friends.

~Eileen

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Comics are Red and Also Blue (and Yellow and Brown and…)

How are we doing this Tuesday, nerd friends? Stressed about the holidays? Or looking forward to all the fun? Both? Perfectly understandable! Take a few minutes to relax with these comics: we’ve got some nice, mellow titles for you today!

The holidays have arrived, and so has our new paperback level at TBR! If you (or a reader you know) are just over-carrying around bulky hardcovers or are looking for a more budget-friendly option, we’ve got you. Check out all the offerings at mybtro.com/gift, and give personalized reading recommendations customized for any and every reader.

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Anime Socks by CarnavalSocks

Now your favorite anime characters can keep your feet toasty this winter season! $43

New Releases

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The Secret of Friendship by Kazune Kawahara and Aiji Yamakawa

Moe and Eiko are the best of friends despite their differing personalities. They are so close, in fact, that Moe refuses to date any boy who doesn’t treat Eiko with the same respect and regard that she does. Will such a boy ever be up to the task? And what happens to their friendship if one is?

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Mika and the Gurgler by Agata Loth-Ignaciuk and Berenika Kolomycka

Mika’s adorable adventures continue in this series for very young comics readers. For Mika, her entire house is full of new, exciting, and sometimes scary creatures, including one that has eaten her stuffed frog! Can she figure out what the gurgler is and get her frog back?

For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!

Riot Recommendations

Today’s Riot Rec theme is: poetry! Comics are often seen as unsophisticated and childish, while poetry looks inaccessible by comparison. These comics show that it’s possible to combine the two with no problem!

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Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson

Part of the “Emmie & Friends” series, this comic focuses on Ruby, a shy girl who loves writing poems. At the same time, she has to deal with drifting apart from her best friend, Mia, who loves attention and popularity much more than Ruby does. Can poetry help Ruby cope and express herself?

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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran and Justin Renteria, Adapted by A. David Lewis

Gibran’s work, now just over a hundred years old, is one of the most famous books of prose poetry ever published. This illustrated edition of the story of the prophet Almustafa is sure to help you appreciate his words of wisdom — which cover everything from marriage to proper appreciation of food and drink — in a whole new way.

You did it, you’ve made it to the end of another newsletter! I’ll be back in your inbox on Thursday with more fun stuff!

~Eileen

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Chag Chanukah Sameach, Comics Lovers!

Chanukah starts tonight! If you’re celebrating, I hope you have a good time. The comics in today’s Riot Recs are a fun way to relax during this holiday or any other season — or, if you are not Jewish, for expanding your horizons!

It’s happening, readers — we’re bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you’re on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. The holidays are here, and we’ve got three different levels for gifting (to yourself or others) to suit every budget. Get all the details at mytbr.co.

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Fantastic Four 3″ Enamel Pin Classic Marvel Price Box! by GeoffreysComics

Who doesn’t love those price boxes from old-timey Marvel comics? Now you can wear one whenever you like! $13

New Releases

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Oni Ronin by Mack Flavelle, Tatsubi, and Kohei Nagamine

Sarobei is a coward, but he is determined to change that by going on an epic quest across feudal Japan. Along the way, he encounters obstacles, both historical and fantastical, as he pushes himself toward self-discovery and redemption.

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Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments by Victoria Grace Elliott

Learning how to cook is great and all, but what about the history of the food you’re making? In Tasty, a group of food sprites will teach you about both! From learning how to make pickles to uncovering the real history behind macaroni and cheese, this delicious graphic novel is sure to whet your appetite for both food and knowledge.

For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!

Riot Recommendations

Today’s Riot Rec theme is: Bar/Bat Mitzvahs! Because today seems like an appropriate time to talk about comics that celebrate Jewish traditions.

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The Rabbi’s Cat by Joann Sfar

One day, a cat belonging to a rabbi and his daughter eats the family parrot — and starts to talk. Before long, the cat is insisting on having his own Bar Mitzvah, despite some people claiming that cats cannot be Jewish! Set in 1930s Algeria, this charming historical comic is both witty and adorable.

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The Unfinished Corner by Dani Colman and Tuna Petrovicz

Miriam’s Bat Mitzvah is coming up, but she’s not sure she wants one — or if she wants to be Jewish at all. Her faith is put to the ultimate test when she and her friends are spirited away to the Unfinished Corner, an area of the universe that God is alleged to have left incomplete. Can Miriam defeat the monsters there and finish the Unfinished Corner?

Whatever your plans are for the next eight nights, may they go just how you want them to!

~Eileen

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Celebrating Diversity Through Comics

Happy Tuesday, and happy December while we’re at it! I know there’s a lot going on this month, so let’s dive right into the comics so you can get back to what you were doing. (If you were procrastinating, well, read this slowly.)

It’s happening, readers — we’re bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you’re on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. The holidays are here, and we’ve got three different levels for gifting (to yourself or others) to suit every budget. Get all the details at mytbr.co.

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Spider-Man Hawaiian Shirt by JoyunboundStore

Missing the warm weather? Planning a midwinter trip to Australia, where summer has just begun? This shirt (and optional shorts) might be for you! $37

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Neighborhood Story Volume One by Ai Yazawa

Mikako and Tsutomu have been friends since childhood, so they’re happy that they both got into the same art school. At first, Mikako is focused on becoming a fashion designer. But when Tsutomu becomes an unexpected hit with the ladies on campus, she starts to experience some not-so-platonic feelings about her platonic best friend!

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The Great British Bump-Off by John Allison and Max Sarin

Fans of murder mysteries and baking shows will appreciate this fun mash-up! Shauna is determined to win a national baking contest, but there’s something bigger afoot: one of her fellow contestants was just poisoned! Can Shauna get to the bottom of things without ruining her own baked goods — or being poisoned herself?

For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!

Riot Recommendations

Today’s Riot Rec theme is: Muslim characters! The world continues to be upsettingly Islamophobic, so it’s nice that we have comics like these where we can have a few minutes of escape with some fun Muslim characters just living their lives.

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Ms. Marvel Volume One: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona

This is the one that started it all: the book that became a New York Times bestseller, made Kamala Khan a household name, and eventually led to her integration into the MCU. This modern classic recounts Ms. Marvel’s origin story and her early attempts to reconcile her faith with her dreams and goals.

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Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy

Before her family moved to Dearborn, Huda based much of her identity on being a Muslim girl in a non-Muslim community. Now that she’s surrounded by Muslims, she will have to find a new way to make friends and relate to others (and herself!). And be sure to check out the follow-up book, Huda F Cares?, available now!

I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: comics, no matter how great, can’t fix everything. But they are a good and comforting start, whether you are looking to escape or for a reminder that our differences are what make us interesting and valuable as people.

~Eileen

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November is History, and So Are These Comics

The end of the year is speeding towards us, nerd friends. Why not take a little breather from the holiday rush with a graphic novel?

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Strawhat Skull Holiday Ornament by StarFallFox

No manga fan’s tree will be complete without this cute One Piece-inspired ornament! $18

New Releases

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Wonder Woman by Gail Simone Omnibus by Gail Simone, Bernard Chang, and Aaron Lopresti

This new edition collects Simone’s beloved run in one convenient volume. Watch the Amazing Amazon take on a bevy of hard-hitting foes — including one who actually manages to steal her lasso and defeat her — alongside plenty of familiar, friendly faces!

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Silence, Full Stop. by Karina Shor

Shor’s childhood was anything but easy. As both an immigrant and a survivor of sexual abuse, she found that she really couldn’t fit in anywhere and turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain. Through it all, she was able to retain a tight grip on her compassion for others — and eventually found a way to appreciate herself as well.

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Today’s Riot Rec theme is: historical nonfiction! Watch history unfold before your eyes with these informative graphic novels. The fact that their covers have matching color schemes is just an interesting coincidence.

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Citizen 13660 by Miné Okubo

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government rounded up tens of thousands of its own citizens and placed them in camps just for the “crime” of being of Japanese descent. Okubo was one of those people, and she tells her story in this classic graphic memoir.

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Red Harvest by Michael Cherkas

In the 1930s, Josef Stalin engineered a devastating famine in Ukraine, killing millions and (so he hoped) eradicating Ukrainian culture. This vast story is made personal by focusing on the experience of a single Ukrainian immigrant, Mykola, and his family, who managed to survive and tell the world about these terrible events.

A white Havanese in a red-and-blue sweater sits in the middle of a pile of sheets on the floor, staring at the camera with big round eyes.

Finally, please look at my dog Poppy as she “helps” with the laundry. Such a good girl!

~Eileen

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Cooking the Comic Books

It’s been a whole week since the last edition of the Stack! Time to catch up on all the graphic novel goodies that you missed out on during the holiday…

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Ghibli Studio Spirited Away Faceless (No Face Man) Swing or Car Pendant Rear View Mirror by StonesAndAllTheAbove

Move over, Saint Christopher. There’s a new travel companion in town, and he comes with his own adorable swing! $12

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RandomVeus: One Dimensional Couriers by Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz and Leonard Birmingham

In the Veuniverse, competition for Raimundo’s job as a courier is fierce, dangerous, and just plain weird. He and his friends will have to hurry up and deliver this latest package if they want to keep their jobs — and save their necks!

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Disney Twisted-Wonderland Volume Two: The Manga: Book of Heartslabyul by Yana Toboso, Wakana Hazuki, and Sumire Kowono

After getting stranded in Twisted Wonderland, Yu tries to make the best of things by enrolling in Night Raven College, a magical academy where the scariest thing around is the other students! When one of them comes to Yu for help, what can he do?

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Today’s Riot Rec theme is: food! ‘Tis the season to make and share food with family, so if you need inspiration, here are some good places to start!

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Cook Korean! by Robin Ha

Ha is the author of a graphic memoir, Almost American Girl, about how comics helped her adapt to life in the U.S. Now, she shares some of her favorite Korean recipes and includes adorable, illustrated instructions for how you can make them yourself!

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Family Style by Thien Pham

As a child in Vietnam, then a refugee in Thailand, and finally an immigrant in America, Pham has been exposed to many different foods throughout his life. Certain foods took on a special significance — good or bad — as he and his family tried to find a safe place that they could call home.

Well, now I’m hungry. Guess I’ll go see if there’s any turkey and mashed potatoes left!

~Eileen

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Decolonize Your Comics

Welcome to another Tuesday, nerd friends! Today’s newsletter has a little of everything, from cute comics about cats to dark fantasies about justifiable (?) homicide. Which will you pick?

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Personalised Superhero Enamel Mug and Coaster by TrudlesDoodles

I know this says it’s for kids, but I would also like to buy one for me. (Why is Batman palling around with the Avengers? Why not, I say?!) $6

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Team Phoenix Volume One by Kenny Ruiz and Osamu Tezuka

Osamu Tezuka passed away over 30 years ago, but his works and characters continue to inspire the creators of today. In this new series, follow a princess and her band of space pirates as they protect those most in need of help!

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Frankie Comics by Rachel Dukes

The paperback edition of this adorable webcomic is now available! The expression “the cat adopted me” has never been more true than with Frankie, a kitten who turned up on Dukes’s doorstep one day and immediately became, like every cat before her, the undisputed ruler of the household.

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Today’s Riot Rec theme is: colonialism. Before we go shoving turkey into our faces, it’s good to take a moment and remember that the history behind America and other colonized lands is not as rosy as Thanksgiving myths would have us believe.

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Earthdivers Volume One: Kill Columbus by Stephen Graham Jones and Davide Gianfelice

After discovering a way to travel through time, Tad, an Indigenous linguist, decides that the only way to save the world from total destruction is to go back in time and prevent Christopher Columbus from ever crossing the Atlantic. But is the reward worth the price?

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¡Ay, Mija! My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs

When they were 16, Christine spent a summer in Mexico with their family. Among other things, the trip forces them to contend with how colonialism has shaped their family history — and how it’s okay to occupy the in-between spaces that mixed-race kids so often get lost in.

A white Havanese lies on a couch with her back legs splayed out to the sides. She is wearing a black, gray, and white sweater with a moose on it.

To close, please enjoy this photo of my dog Poppy looking adorable in her winter sweater and sitting weird. And please have a great week, whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not!

~Eileen