Maggie Thompson

Maggie Thompson looks back to 1960 and what was happening in that critical year when comic fandom really began.

Maggie Thompson salutes the unsung heroes of comics and comic strips ... those who support!

It's Back to School time, and Maggie Thompson looks at the growing influence of comics on education.

Maggie Thompson reminds us that Halloween is another Free Comic Book Day. Halloween?! IT'S JUNE. (Don't worry, there's method to her madness!)

Which comics are good for a 4-year-old? Maggie Thompson returns with a look at the ever-shifting landscape of what's available for new readers.

Maggie Thompson talks about comic book covers. From the first thing people see on a book, to collecting covers, to variants and fancy gimmicks, she has the topic ... covered. (GROAN)

Maggie Thompson reminds us that gift-giving season is almost here, and why you should consider comics as the perfect holiday present this year!

Maggie Thompson takes a Facebook challenge: 10 comic books that made an impact on you the first time you saw them and still enjoy reading today!

Maggie Thompson celebrates the 80th anniversary of Superman and Action Comics #1 ... and the fans who turned pro in the wake of Siegel and Shuster's fannish creation.

Maggie Thompson starts off the month famous for April Fools with the tale of Mopees and how some comics stories are ... different ... than others.

Maggie Thompson talks about an increasingly rare comics storytelling format, "Done In One," where a comics story is complete in one issue.

Maggie Thompson reminds us of the importance of comics shops and how they came to be an integral part of the comics distribution system.