Unmentioned In The Article, But Fewer People Who Aren’t Sports Fans Want To Pay $70+ For Cable/a Live-streaming

2021 comic sales hit record high; graphic novel sales up 76% | Diverse Tech Geek

Comichron and ICv2 released their annual comic sales report. 2021 comic sales hit record highs, especially graphic novels.

Manga and kids’ graphic novels continue to drive most comics sales growth. Superheroes, not so much.

Soccer in cartoons | Diverse Tech Geek

A list of references to soccer in cartoons, from "The Simpsons" and Mickey Mouse to the South African cartoon "Supa Strikas."

I look at how the world’s most popular sport is portrayed in cartoons, from dismissive (”The Simpsons”) to the centerpiece of the whole show (”Supa Strikas”).

RIP Kevin Conroy.

The Batman Adventures #20, May 1994, cover by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett

Black military veterans in cartoons | Diverse Tech Geek

For Veterans Day, I take a look at noteworthy Black military veterans in cartoons, from John Stewart (Green Lantern) to James "Rhodey" Rhodes (War Machine).

In time for Veterans Day, I take a look at some African American military veterans in comics and animation.

November 2022 graphic novel picks and news | Diverse Tech Geek

A very brief look at graphic novels of interest coming out in November 2022, which at DC Comics seems focused on Wonder Woman character Nubia?

An admittedly short entry this month.

December 2022 graphic novel picks and news | Diverse Tech Geek

A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in December 2022 (and beyond), including a new "Sonic the Hedgehog" trade paperback.

A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in December 2022 (and beyond), including a new "Sonic the Hedgehog" trade paperback.

Video game review: “MultiVersus” and its character roster | Diverse Tech Geek

A review of the "Super Smash Bros."-like freemium video game "MultiVersus," which features a roster of Warner Bros.-owned characters, from Batman to Bugs Bunny.

I’m still enjoying playing MultiVersus. My favorite go-to characters are Taz and Garnet, plus secondary use of Superman, Bugs Bunny, Reindog, and Velma.

Paramount+ and Showtime to merge into a single service | Diverse Tech Geek

Paramount has announced that Paramount+ and Showtime will fully merge into a single service later in 2023, with Showtime renamed "Paramount+ with Showtime."

Paramount has announced that Paramount+ and Showtime will fully merge into a single service later in 2023, with Showtime renamed "Paramount+ with Showtime."

The most popular cartoons on streaming services in 2022 | Diverse Tech Geek

I take a look at the most popular cartoons in 2022 on the major American streaming services, from Netflix to Paramount+ to HBO Max.

I take a look at the most popular cartoons in 2022 on the major American streaming services, from Netflix to Paramount+ to HBO Max.

Media picks and news for January 2023 | Diverse Tech Geek

A look at my media picks for January 2023, including "The Loud House" season 5 hitting Paramount+ and a Hulu adaptation of "The 1619 Project."

A look at media of interest coming out in January, in an expansion of my old comics/graphic novel picks posts.