/tags/comic-books Comic Books en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 02 May 2024 23:11:39 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-02/how-bettys-books-celebrates-inclusivity-during-free-comic-book-day "In Orbit" is a community zine featuring seasoned comic book professionals, burgeoning talent and youth artists. Thu, 02 May 2024 23:11:39 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-02/how-bettys-books-celebrates-inclusivity-during-free-comic-book-day Miya Norfleet /arts/2023-11-28/florissant-teen-creates-comics-to-increase-black-representation-in-pop-culture St. Louis University High School freshman DeJuan Strickland used stimulus money from the COVID-19 pandemic to publish his first comic book, "Tech Boy," in 2021. In addition to his work in comics, Strickland has led several initiatives to eliminate school lunch debt. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2023-11-28/florissant-teen-creates-comics-to-increase-black-representation-in-pop-culture Sarah Kellogg /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-25/ink-tributes-pay-homage-to-victims-of-police-brutality-civil-rights-heroes University City native and Disney animator Marlon West turned to comic book-style art to work through COVID restrictions and slain Black Americans. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:18:19 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-25/ink-tributes-pay-homage-to-victims-of-police-brutality-civil-rights-heroes Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-06-23/eisner-nominated-horror-story-the-atonement-bell-draws-inspiration-from-st-louis Co-creators Jim Ousley and Tyler B. Ruff sprinkled a lot of St. Louis throughout their graphic novel. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:49:19 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-06-23/eisner-nominated-horror-story-the-atonement-bell-draws-inspiration-from-st-louis Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-04-13/the-best-new-comic-book-releases-handpicked-by-the-wizards-wagon New comic book releases hit stores every Wednesday. It’s Jon Norfleet’s job to thumb through them all and spotlight the best. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:15:16 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-04-13/the-best-new-comic-book-releases-handpicked-by-the-wizards-wagon Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-11-10/where-black-stars-rise-turns-eldritch-horror-on-its-head Eldritch horror is a genre of fiction inspired by the writings of author H.P. Lovecraft, among others, in the early 20th century. Unlike the genre’s forefathers, however, today’s Eldritch authors shed underlying themes of xenophobia and racism for modern stories that are inclusive. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:53:04 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-11-10/where-black-stars-rise-turns-eldritch-horror-on-its-head Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-01/local-cartoonist-steenz-takes-on-beloved-heart-of-the-city-daily-comic-strip Steenz Stewart initially studied studio art with a focus on illustration while attending Maryville University. Although they honed their visual craft… Fri, 01 May 2020 20:47:45 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-01/local-cartoonist-steenz-takes-on-beloved-heart-of-the-city-daily-comic-strip Lara Hamdan /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-05-03/how-local-businesses-are-celebrating-free-comic-book-day This weekend, comics fans will get the chance to celebrate their love for the literary art at local stores in observance of Free Comic Book Day. The… Fri, 03 May 2019 20:33:33 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-05-03/how-local-businesses-are-celebrating-free-comic-book-day Lara Hamdan /arts/2017-04-26/on-chess-when-your-chess-opponent-wears-a-cape Ever since the first cartoonists joined text and images together to tell stories, they turned to chess to deliver funny gags and to illustrate metaphors… Thu, 27 Apr 2017 02:38:56 GMT /arts/2017-04-26/on-chess-when-your-chess-opponent-wears-a-cape Michael Tisserand /arts/2016-06-22/ready-to-form-voltron-new-comic-highlights-st-louis-connections-with-beloved-cartoon “Ready to form Voltron!”Fans of the mid-1980s TV show Voltron will recognize that phrase as the moment five robots join together to protect Earth from… Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:20:38 GMT /arts/2016-06-22/ready-to-form-voltron-new-comic-highlights-st-louis-connections-with-beloved-cartoon