comic book

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But L.A. needs a skilled leader, not someone birthed by a comic book.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Gerry Conway, a prolific comic book writer who co-created characters such as the Punisher, the first Ms. Marvel, Jason Todd and Power Girl during his tenures at both Marvel and DC, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

According to Sheets’ cast bio, the antiques enthusiast loved to brag about “four Picassos and the world’s most lucrative comic book collection” that he scored through storage auctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In HBO’s racially charged version of the comic book franchise “Watchmen,” Abdul-Mateen played the mysterious Doctor Manhattan, who was portrayed by Billy Crudup in the 2009 “Watchmen” film.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

So Dad made Brian give Ginger the comic book, telling him it was the gentlemanly thing to do.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls