Mara Wood holds a Ph. D. in School Psychology. Currently, she works for a public school system assessing students for educational placement. Her research focus is comic books and how they can be used in therapy and educational settings. She tends to spend…

Gender Issues: She-Hulk

Get ready for some laughs, cause we’re talking about Charles Soule’s She-Hulk today as we continue to look at Marvel’s current solo female titles. Let’s start with the basics. Jennifer Walters is Bruce Banner’s cousin. In a…

Manga Monday: Battle Royale

Battle Royale is a cult classic that continues to be a relevant commentary on the violence innate in childhood. The novel by Koushun Takami shocked audiences by showing young teens in an adult manner. These teens are forced…

Gender Issues: Captain Marvel

It’s not everyday that we read a comic book series that has sparked a movement like Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Captain Marvel has. Since hitting stands nearly two years ago, Captain Marvel has been kicking butt and taking names.…

Amazing X-Men Vol. 1 Review

Amazing X-Men Vol. 1: The Quest for Nightcrawler Story by Jason Aaron Art by Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines, Marte Gracia, Cameron Stewart, and Rachelle Rosenberg Review by Mara Wood When Nightcrawler was killed during…