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Creator Interviews:
Looking Back with Charles Vess
The beautiful artwork of Charles Vess has been gracing comics for more than three decades. Now he takes a look back at his extensive body of work in the collection Drawing Down the Moon and in this revealing interview. By John Hogan

The X Effect: An Interview with John Byrne
Comics legend John Byrne takes us on a trip through history with a look back at the biggest comics superhero team of all, the Uncanny X-Men, and how his work shaped the world of the team and comics ever after. By Jeffery Klaehn

Seasonal Feature:
What to Give, What to Get 2009
Looking for great ideas on what to give the loved ones on your list this year? Or maybe you’re trying to jog your memory for books to add to your own wish list! Either way, we’ve created this What to Give, What to Get Guide for you to get great comics-reading ideas for the season.

Recent Blog Posts:
The New York Times Presents Its List
A New Best-of List
Mark Waid Has Another Great Series
Paste Magazine’s 20 Best Graphic Novels of the Decade

Feature Stories:
Special Feature: New CATHY'S Book Application for iPhone and iPod Touch
Help Cathy solve the mystery before it’s too late! The bestselling phenomenon known as Cathy's Book: If Found Call (650) 266-8233 now has an exclusive iPhone and iPod Touch App. Get a sneak preview here and learn how you can help solve Cathy’s mystery!

Best of 2009: A Survey of Comics Readers
We asked teachers, librarians, writers, professionals and others to share their picks for the best graphic novels of the year. See what following folks selected:
Andrew Farago,Curator/Gallery Manager,Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
Doré Ripley, Lecturer at Cal State East Bay and adjunct professor at Diablo Valley College
Tony Isabella, “America’s most beloved comic-book writer and columnist”
Brad Meltzer, Bestselling author of Identity Crisis and The Book of Lies
Cathy A. Campers, Librarian, Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon, and author of Bugs Before Time
Dr. Katie Monnin, Assistant Professor of Literacy, University of North Florida
Lisa N. Elliott, Young Adult Librarian, Tigard Public Library
Peter Gutiérrez, Writer, editor, comics educator and consultant, and writer for GNR
James Bucky Carter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English Education, UTEP English Department
James Sturm, Director, The Center for Cartoon Studies

New Excerpt: Zeus: King of the Gods by George O'Connor
George O’Connor, the artist of Ball Peen Hammer, has a new series coming out in January 2010 --- but you can sample it here first! The Olympians series kicks off with Volume One, Zeus: King of the Gods. Get a taste of it here!

Op-Ed: Graphic Novel Workshops for Teens
Teens love to get graphic at the library, and librarian Jordan Boaz has the details on how to make it work.

Books Into Movies
Mark Millar’s hot series Kick-Ass is ready to kick some tail on the big screen! Starring Nicolas Cage and Aaron Johnson, this story of a little guy with no powers who becomes a superhero anyway is coming soon, and you can find out about it here.

Best-Of Lists
Find out what the critics are selecting as their picks for the best books of 2009!

FICTION REVIEWS:
The Battle of Genryu, Vol. One by Shoko Fukaki
Jin is just an average teenage boy who loves goofing off. Once a month, he has a "goody day," when his reflexes and balance excel, but he isn't sure why. When his estranged older brother Soichiro comes back to town to take control of Jin's life, Jin will soon discover the fighting beast within him. Who is telling the truth? The martial arts school he grew up with, or the stranger claiming to be his brother? Reviewed by Courtney Kraft

Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds by Geoff Johns, George Pérez, and Scott Koblish
Superman, Superboy, Green Lantern, and the combined might of three Legions of Super-Heroes all combine to take on the Time Trapper and his minions in the Legion of Super-Villains. But it's the fixing of two decades of continuity that this book really takes on. Reviewed by John Hogan

The Best American Comics 2009 edited by Charles Burns, Jessica Abel, and Matt Madden
What a year it was! Sample some of the best works from 2009 in this ongoing series' latest edition. Reviewed by John Hogan

NONFICTION REVIEWS:
The Year of Loving Dangerously by Ted Rall and Pablo G. Callejo
Cartoonist Ted Rall documents a promiscuous and soul-changing time of his life. Reviewed by John Hogan

The Art of Tony Millionaire by Tony Millionaire
From Cartoon Network artist Tony Millionaire comes an early-career collection of stunning artwork. Reviewed by John Hogan

TEEN REVIEWS:
Black Bird, Vol. 2 by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Kyo has vowed to make Misao his bride. Her feelings on the matter don't merit consideration...but could she be developing feelings for him nevertheless? Reviewed by Casey Brienza

Beast Master, Vol. 1 by Kyousuke Motomi
Yuiko's new classmate may be a bit of an animal, but that doesn't stop her from becoming fast friends with the mysterious, wild-eyed Leo. Reviewed by Casey Brienza

9 Faces of Love by Wann
Nine manhwa stories in one collection show different versions of being in love. Some are realistic, some are high fantasy, and all are enjoyable. Reviewed by Danica Davidson

KIDS REVIEWS:
Exiles: Point of No Return by Jeff Parker and Salvador Espin
Six misfits from varying dimensions come together to form one superhero team that hops into alternate universes and tries to fix them. Confusing? Not at all! It's actually a fun romp through parallel realities. Reviewed by John Hogan

The Invincible Iron Man: World's Most Wanted, Book 1 by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca
With the success of his first movie and with all the buzz surrounding 2010's sequel, Iron Man has easily become one of the world's most recognizable heroes. But when he fails to prevent an alien invasion and runs off with government documents --- documents with information that, in the wrong hands, could prove to be the downfall of his fellow heroes and friends --- Tony Stark goes from the most powerful man in the world to the most wanted. Reviewed by Stephen Giordano

Karakuri Odette, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki
Odette is an android who, like most androids in pop culture, wants to experience what it is to be human. Every time she notices something that makes her different, she asks her creator Professor Yoshizawa to make a change. By enrolling in high school, Odette observes the things that we take for granted, like eating, crying, and friendship. Through her, we discover that it is not simply joy that makes the human experience so special. Reviewed by Courtney Kraft