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Ever wonder how your favorite video games, movies or television shows are made? From concept to creation, this collection of visual guides will give you an unique insight into the process.  MORE >>

NEW FROM LAUGHING BOY BOOKS:

The Children of Jocasta: A Novel by Natalie Haynes

To the Stars and Back (a Graphic Novel), Volume 1 by Peglo

Marvel: Spider-Man: The Official Cookbook by Von Diaz, Jermaine McLaughlin and Paul Eschbach

DC Finest: Wonder Woman: The Legend of Wonder Woman by Dan Mishkin

Nightwing by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo Omnibus Vol.1 by Tom Taylor

Post Americana by Steve Skroce

Teen Titans: Together by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo

The Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley

Sunrise on the Reaping (a Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins

Star Wars: The High Republic: The Edge of Balance—Premonition by Daniel José Older and Haining

Les Normaux: A Graphic Novel by Janine Janssen

The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater, Stephanie Williams and Sas Milledge

Tomb of Dracula Omnibus Vol. 1 Neal Adams Cover [New Printing 2] by Marv Wolfman

DC Finest: Science Fiction: The Gorilla World by Gardner Fox

Batman and Robin Vol. 1: Memento by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Javi Fernandez

Catwoman Vol. 1: Who Is Selina Kyle? by Torunn Gronbekk and Fabiana Mascolo

BOOKSHOP UPDATES:

REVIEW OF THE SONG OF ACHILLES

The Song of Achilles is an intelligent, poignant and beautifully written book which  follows the life of ancient Greece’s most legendary warrior and a central actor in The Iliad. The novel’s told through the eyes of the hero’s lifelong lifelong friend, companion and lover, Patroclus. MORE >>

THE LEGACY OF AGENT CARTER

Marvel's Agent Carter was only on the air for two years, but a decade after its cancellation it still ranks as one of the studio's best series — and probably one ahead of its time. MORE >>

THE BRAM STOKER NOVEL THAT INSPIRED "THE MUMMY"

The Jewel of the Seven Stars is almost unheard of when compared to Stoker's most famous novel — Dracula! Still, it's worth a read for how it portrayed the supernatural in Victorian England and later inspired Boris Karloff's The Mummy movies. MORE >>

NEW COOKBOOKS ADDED TO "BEYOND DORITOS"

Game, movie and book club nights can become even better when you introduce some creative cooking and baking to the mix! I've just add a bunch more themed books to the collection! MORE >>

THE BEST VISUAL GUIDES TO SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY MOVIES AND TV

I have always been fascinated by the creative process of making movies and television shows. Here, I have curated some of the best books that capture the process, from concept sketches to fabrication and everything in between.  MORE >>

THE BOY WONDER IS A WONDERFUL BIT OF STORYTELLING

Everything changed in young prince Damian Wayne's life when his father, Batman, liberated him from his grandfather's den of assassins. This is his tale, told as a lyrical folktale by visionary artist Juni Ba.  MORE >>

REVIEW OF THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky follows observant “wallflower” Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. MORE >>

ARTICLES & FEATURES:

For decades, the relationship between Batman and Robin has been the source of vulgar jokes. But when Tim Drake came out as bisexual in 2022, the character reclaimed the "gay Robin" story for the positive.

My first (albeit unpublished) novel was a tale about a mysterious vandal, a parapsychologist and about dark and sinister alter-egos. And it was based on a true story!

Authors often complain about the struggle to stay focused and productive. But you can enhance your productivity by utilizing the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting strategy. Here's how. 

Batman's not famous for his parenting skills. Should DC Comics better address a father who weaponized his adopted children?

My novel My Summer (and the Song of Cicadas) features a video arcade in one chapter. Writing about it made me reconsider the role arcades played in my life, starting in the early 1980s. 

One of the most pivotal moments in Lake Stehle's life was when he first played Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda. For many years since, he's been a devoted cosplayer who specializes in impersonating Link, the game's elfish main character. 

The 1990s wasn't an outstanding decade for pop culture, but that doesn't mean it didn't have some memorable contributions.

They're rare now, but once upon a time the novelization held particular significance for nerds of all kinds. Here's is their story...

You can find a plethora of information about cinema online, but a few decades ago the movie review was a virtual art form practiced by a select few.