Betty’s Books Blog
One of our specialties here at Betty’s Books is helping people of all ages get started with comics, graphic novels, and manga. Whether you’re a comics newbie or a seasoned reader, we’ve got a post you can sink your teeth into.
Why Brian K. Vaughan’s ‘Saga’ is Worth the 43.5 Hours It Takes to Read
By Lottie Spurgin I was recently sitting on my bed with my partner Loki, telling them about my favorite comics over the years because they had definitely asked, and Brian K. Vaughan’s Saga was one of the first ones I had to share. I eagerly got on my tip toes...
Colin’s Superhero Picks for Alex!
By Colin Vitro Hey, guys did you hear the good news? Our own Alex is getting into superhero books! I think we as a community can help nurture this growth and recommend books based on Alex’s appreciation of Nightwing by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo. Batman &...
September Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Revenge of the Librarians by Tom Gauld Tom Gauld returns with his wittiest and most trenchant collection of literary cartoons to date. Some particularly favored targets of this...
August Anthologies!
By Alain McAlister Comic anthologies are collections of short stories that are usually connected through one topic, theme, time, or political issue. They can feature one person’s work or work from many people. When they are collaborative, anthologies are usually open...
August Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick The Princess and the Grilled Cheese by Deya Muniz Lady Camembert wants to live life on her own terms, without marriage. Well, without marrying a man, that is. But the law of the...
What to Read After Watching the Barbie Movie
By Alex Arata Like so many others before me, I have become obsessed with the (as I write this) upcoming Barbie flick, to an almost obsessive degree. To that point, I figured: why not channel this unhealthy fixation into something productive… and thus, a list of comics...
Comics with Great Covers, Story, and Style!
By Alain McAlister I have always been someone who judges a comic by its cover and art styles – as an artist, I can’t help it. The cover is the first hook into a story and world, so it has to be just right. Recently I’ve been really into simplified and shape-y art...
July Staff Picks!
Check out this month's staff picks from the Betty's Books crew! Alain's Pick Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer For this ragtag band of space gays, liberation means beating the patriarchy at its own game. This book is set in a galaxy where princesses are won...
Queer Romances You Never Had Growing Up
By Alain McAlister Happy pride friends!! This has already been an incredibly tense year, dealing with battles for basic rights and safety while also having the threat of losing healthcare access loom over many of us. While it’s important to be connected, learning...