Douglas Wolk is the author of "Reading Comics."

Douglas Wolk's Salon stories

Friday, Oct 3, 2008 03:32 PDT

Cats behaving badly

"Achewood," Chris Onstad's hilarious online comic strip, translates perfectly into a book about male friendship and testosterone overload.
Saturday, Jul 19, 2008 04:38 PDT

A thousand and one knights

There have been countless versions of Batman, from brooding crusader to gadget-loving detective. How does "The Dark Knight" measure up? Video
Monday, Jul 14, 2008 03:51 PDT

The end of men

The cartoon epic "Y: The Last Man," the most entertaining satire about gender in recent memory, comes to its triumphant conclusion.
Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 03:31 PDT

How to be a comic book hero

Like graphic novels, manga or superhero tales? New books by Lynda Barry, Jessica Abel and Matt Madden may inspire you to turn your stories and doodles into real cartoons.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 03:53 PDT

"The Rabbi's Cat"

A graphic novel celebrates a lost Algerian-Jewish way of life and wonders what it means to live as a person of faith in a world that doesn't share it.
Friday, May 2, 2008 03:26 PDT

Comic relief

From superheroes to horror to kid stuff, our guide to Free Comic Book Day offers graphic fun for all.
Thursday, Feb 21, 2008 03:57 PST

War goes graphic

"Age of Bronze," a masterly graphic novel series about the Trojan War, is fit for the gods.
Monday, Dec 17, 2007 04:00 PST

Graphic appeal

From a girl's travel diary to a newly revved-up Superman, we spotlight a dozen of 2007's most notable comics and graphic novels.
Saturday, Nov 24, 2007 04:36 PST

Who are those unmasked men?

Alan Moore's latest "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" comic gleefully mixes up history, pulp fiction and some surprisingly familiar characters.
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 04:34 PDT

Death strip

A controversial graphic novel from Japan -- banned in China -- has inspired a hit movie and much fan fiction. Will thrill-starved U.S. readers get hooked?
Saturday, Jun 23, 2007 06:00 PDT

Comics fans, grow up!

With the rise of the graphic novel, comics have hit the big time. It's time for fans to quit whining and celebrate their favorite art.
Sunday, Jun 3, 2007 04:31 PDT

Opus day!

Berkeley Breathed, Salon's new Sunday cartoonist, tells us why he'd kiss Cheney if he could, why satirists can't touch Bush, and why his new children's book was flayed by the p.c. police.
Saturday, May 5, 2007 06:00 PDT

Steal this comic

From superheroes to "The Simpsons," ultraviolence to kid stuff, our guide to Free Comic Book Day offers graphic fun for all.
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 04:33 PST

"Ninja"

What began as Brian Chippendale's sixth-grade project about a sneaky fighter is now a huge, gloriously chaotic graphic novel.
Saturday, Dec 9, 2006 08:05 PST

"I Yam What I Yam!"

A great new collection of early Popeye comics exposes the nutty sailor as an independent-minded brawler whose good humor masked a determinedly tough life.
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2006 04:28 PST

"Curses"

Kevin Huizenga's excellent debut follows Everyman Glenn Ganges as he navigates marriage, newborn babies -- and feathered ogres.
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 04:27 PDT

"Making Comics"

Scott McCloud's brilliant treatise on the inner workings of cartoonists will delight amateur artists and curious fans alike.
Friday, Sep 8, 2006 04:30 PDT

"Maus" it's not

It's possible to make great nonfiction comics. Unfortunately, this adaptation of "The 9/11 Report" is as leaden as the original.
Wednesday, Aug 30, 2006 04:00 PDT

"Lost Girls"

Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's shocking X-rated masterpiece takes three childhood heroines and plunges them into sex-soaked adulthood.
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 04:00 PDT

Alexander Hamilton lust and a failed attempt to date Camille Paglia

In advance of the annual Comic-Con extravaganza, Salon's comics critic highlights this summer's most exciting graphic novels.
Monday, Jun 5, 2006 05:00 PDT

"Fun Home"

Cartoonist Alison Bechdel, of "Dykes to Watch Out For" fame, has created a heart-stopping graphic memoir revealing her family secrets.
Saturday, May 6, 2006 05:59 PDT

Hooray for spandex!

In honor of Free Comic Book Day, we get cozy with Captain America, Superboy and a host of other powerhouses to assess the state of the superhero.
Thursday, Apr 6, 2006 03:01 PDT

"Gray Horses"

A French exchange student experiences a sensory wonderland in this new graphic novel that's perfect for you or your kids.
Tuesday, Mar 7, 2006 04:46 PST

Comic failure

A collection of comics inspired by dreamy Belle & Sebastian shows young artists with talent to burn. Too bad they can't tell a story.
Monday, Feb 6, 2006 04:30 PST

"Ghost of Hoppers"

Jaime Hernandez's graphic novel about a middle-aged woman taking stock of her life is pure eye candy.
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