Author Sara Kern

Sara Kern

Sara Kern is a twenty-something, an academic, and a (constructive) critic of comics and popular culture. She's a contributor to sites like Comics Alliance and Talking Comics, and loves conversations about equality, diversity, and justice. Follow her on Twitter: @SmileAwhileSara

The Rise of the Female Superhero: 5 Ways Comics Have Improved Female Heroes

Sara Kern

February 19, 2016

The Rise of the Female Superhero: 5 Ways Comics Have Improved Female Heroes By Sara Kern 2016 is a great year for comics. The previously restrictive doors of the comic book cultural space---which traditiona... Read More...

Captain Marvel #1: Rise of the Alpha Flight Review

Sara Kern

January 20, 2016

Writers: Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters Lines: Kris Anka Colors: Matt Wilson If you’re like me, if you’re in the Carol Corps, then you probably know that today is a big day. After all the hubbub of th... Read More...

The Superlative Studio Ghibli: The Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Films

Sara Kern

January 20, 2016

I was twelve years old the first time I saw a Studio Ghibli film. It was early September, and Princess Mononoke came home with me from Blockbuster in a stack of VHS tapes I had picked out for my slumber-slash-b... Read More...

Batwoman #25 Review

Black Hammer: Age of Doom #1 Review

Skyward #1 Review

Daredevil #601

Review: Spider-Man: Edge of Time (XBOX 360)

Game of the Year 2017 Listener Voting!

Nintendo Labo and (Matt’s) Mustachio | Talking Games Episode #181

Nintendo Switch Rumors | Talking Games Episode #180

2015 Movies in Review: The Year of Refresh

Returning to BTAS: Episode 27 – Mad as a Hatter

Goosebumps: Download and Die! #1 Review

Returning to BTAS: Episode 26 – Appointment in Crime Alley

Issue #106: The Sandman Overture Discussion

Issue #334: Graphic Novel Adaptations & Captain America #700

The Future of the Battle Royale Genre (with guest Justin Townson) | Talking Games Episode #192

Issue #333: ISOLA #1 & Dream Comic Book Band Line-Ups

Talking Comics Presents: October 31

John Verzyl: A Remembrance

5 Books Brian Michael Bendis Could Write for DC

Meanwhile… Comic Con

Beloved Princess Passes Away; Galaxy Mourns

The First Trailer for Spider-Man Homecoming!!!

Spider-man: Homecoming First Look At Web Wings In Trailer Tease

The Rise of the Female Superhero: 5 Ways Comics Have Improved Female Heroes

Captain Marvel #1: Rise of the Alpha Flight Review

The Superlative Studio Ghibli: The Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Films