Features:
Stumptown Comics Fest and Zine Library Group Unite
The Zine Library Group participated in Portland, Oregon's popular Stumptown Comics Fest this year. Take a look inside what went on and what made everything so successful with this behind-the-scenes report.

New Videos
See the official trailer for the new collection Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology and find out what lies inside. Plus, see some of the greatest American comics artists at work in a video that shows the art behind the creation of iconic images. Those and more videos are online now!

OP-ED: Follow Up with Watchmen Teacher John C. Weaver
John C. Weaver, an English teacher at Williamsport Area High School in Pennsylvania, first documented his experiences teaching Watchmen in his classroom. Now he's back to tell us what he learned, what he'll do differently next time, and what worked well with his students.

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Creator Interviews:
The Claws Come Out: Chris Claremont and Matthew K. Manning on Wolverine
Two writers discuss the past, present, and future of Wolverine, one of the truly great characters in comics. Legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont and Wolverine expert Matthew K. Manning answer our questions about Logan.

The Long and Winding Career of Arthur Suydam
One of the most storied creators in comics, as well as music and film, Arthur Suydam has been creating and interpreting comics characters for decades. With a penchant for larger-than-life drawings (and specializing in zombies), Suydam is a unique and eye-catching illustrator. We talked to him about his creations Cholly & Flytrap and his long career.

Fiction Reviews:
Lovers and Souls by Kano Miyamoto Miyamoto's Lovers and Souls is a beautiful, affecting modern-day tale of love and loss --- and the slow but steady process of learning to find happiness again in the wake of tragedy. Reviewed by Casey Brienza.

Seduce Me After the Show by Est Em
Flamenco dancers and flutists, rock stars and stray cats. Newcomer mangaka Est Em tells all of these boy's love stories with a distinctive, innovative flair that points to tremendous creative potential. Reviewed by John Hogan.

The Best of Simon and Kirby by Joe Simon and Jack KirbyEvery superhero fan owes a huge fan of gratitude to Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, two of the pioneers of the format. This big volume presents some of their best early work, showing why they managed to capture the imaginations of a generation and inspiring a movement in comics history. Reviewed by Casey Brienza.

Nonfiction Reviews:
The Photographer by Didier Lefèvre and Emmanuel Guibert Never aspiring to be a treatise or to lecture, The Photographer is a testament to the humane power of simple communication and understanding. A memoir of one man's life traveling through Afghanistan taking pictures for Doctors Without Borders, The Photographer achieves incredible levels of greatness, becoming truly a beautiful work of art. Reviewed by John Hogan.

The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel
Alison Bechdel's epic lesbian soap opera Dykes to Watch Out For spanned decades while chronicling true-to-life events in American life. Weaving a complex storyline about modern life, she finds no topic is taboo, and that refreshing honesty kept the series running strong. This collection presents some of the series' best stories. Reviewed by John Hogan.

Teen Reviews:
Star Trek: The Next Generation-The Manga by various authors/creators
Tokyopop brings you Star Trek: The Next Generation in a way you've never seen before with Star Trek: The Next Generation-The Manga, a collection of four stories by different authors and artists set in the popular sci-fi universe. Reviewed by Courtney Kraft.

Beanworld, Book 1: Wahoolazuma! by Larry Marder
Beanworld is strange, but ultimately it is one of the more rewarding and unique comics experiences you'll encounter. It wouldn't be a stretch to suggest this as a required text at many educational levels. Reviewed by Brian P. Rubin.

Kids Review:
Pixie by Matthieu Mariolle and Aurore What would you do if you had the power to make your dreams a reality? Pixie is a fantasy adventure told with a contemporary voice, and it is quite possibly the best graphic novel you're not reading. Reviewed by Courtney Kraft.

Fairy Idol Kanon by Mera Hakamada
Fairy Idol Kanon is a story of aspiration, empowerment, and teamwork, all wrapped up in sparkly fairy magic. Grownups may find this tale too sweet to handle, but for young fans of music and fairy stories, it's a winner. Reviewed by Brigid Alverson.

The Big Adventures of Majoko by Michiko Fuji and Tomomi Mizuna
Friendship and magic are on the same page when Nana, an ordinary girl, and Majoko, a witch with more confidence than skill, team up to catch a thief, meet a mermaid, and go on other adventures in this charming, timeless manga. Reviewed by Brigid Alverson.

Reference Reviews:
Supermen! The First Wave of Comic Book Heroes 1936-1941 by Greg Sadowski; foreword by Jonathan Lethem
Early superhero comics get their due in this wide-ranging collection. For better or worse, these old stories reflect a nation and an artform undergoing incredible change and developing a new outlook. Reviewed by John Hogan.

Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology edited by Jeff Yang, Parry Shen, Keith Chow, and Jerry Ma
Feeling a need to redress the ignoring of Asian American characters in comics, four editors have crafted a book that puts Asians firmly in the comic realm. With 26 stories detailing a new and compelling look at American history, this collection is both broad and entertaining, as well as long overdue. Reviewed by John Hogan.