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[Review] Halfway There: A Graphic Memoir of Self-Discovery by Christine Mari

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting When I was researching readings for the development of my Graphic Literature course, I picked up a handful of graphic novels from the nearby Barnes and Noble. One of the most memorable was Halfway There, a graphic memoir by Christine Mari. Long after I finished reading it, I found myself reflecting on its themes of identity, belonging, and self-acceptance. … Continue reading [Review] Halfway There: A Graphic Memoir of Self-Discovery by Christine Mari

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[Review] Selling on Mercari

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting So, in 2023 and 2024 I went on what I would call a “Convention Crusade.” I went to several conventions, presented a lot, and basically went way over-budget when it came to purchasing. (It did not help that my credit limit went up right along with it!) Now—thankfully—I have some self-control and didn’t max out any cards or leave … Continue reading [Review] Selling on Mercari

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[Event Review] MomoCon 2026 & The Second Academic Symposium

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last weekend, I attended MomoCon at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, for the second year in a row. Once again, the convention drew thousands of attendees for a celebration of anime, gaming, and pop culture. MomoCon felt every bit as expansive as it did last year, and I discovered even more activities spread throughout Building A and … Continue reading [Event Review] MomoCon 2026 & The Second Academic Symposium

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[Notes] About Mechademia (Belated notes from a Keynote by Frenchy Lunning at an Anime Expo long ago…)

At an Anime Expo some time ago, there was a keynote and subsequent panel from Mechademia presented by Frenchy Lunning, founder of Mechademia and longtime scholar of anime and manga studies. Here are some (belated) notes from that session discussing Mechademia. What is Mechademia? The answer: a conference, a journal, and academic community that is ever expanding! Mechademia began as an effort to create academic … Continue reading [Notes] About Mechademia (Belated notes from a Keynote by Frenchy Lunning at an Anime Expo long ago…)

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[Event Review] Anime Town Greenville 2026: Moving In The Right Direction At The Wrong Time

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting In January I attended Anime Town Greenville for the third year in a row and I believe that this was also their third year hosting in the Greenville Convention Center. I can honestly say that there was a lot of improvement between this year’s convention and the two prior. However, unfortunately, circumstances outside anyone’s control ended up defining much … Continue reading [Event Review] Anime Town Greenville 2026: Moving In The Right Direction At The Wrong Time

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[Review] The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4: A Rough Start That Never Fully Recovers (Spoilers)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I didn’t expect to be writing this kind of post about The Rising of the Shield Hero, but Season 4 was a pain to get through. This used to be one of my favorite shows and is one I have found genuinely engaging in the past. The premise is very interesting to me and I love most of the … Continue reading [Review] The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4: A Rough Start That Never Fully Recovers (Spoilers)

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[Commentary] TEEN TITANS & TEEN TITANS GO: Two Examples of Japanese Animation Influences

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I was having a conversation a while ago with a friend of mine about Teen Titans, a show we both grew up having watched and loved. The conversation drifted to other animated superhero movies and shows, but somehow came to Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go! where she mentioned that she wished they had stuck to the original’s anime-inspired … Continue reading [Commentary] TEEN TITANS & TEEN TITANS GO: Two Examples of Japanese Animation Influences

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[Reflection] Strolling Through Old Watches on MyAnimeList

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting About eight or nine years ago, I drifted away from MyAnimeList. Not in the sense I stopped using it entirely, but more like I just stopped logging in frequently and stopped using it to save my watchlists. I made this change because I wanted something more… mine and modifiable. Around that time I was a newly working professional and … Continue reading [Reflection] Strolling Through Old Watches on MyAnimeList

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TYCA, SC 2025 – Presentation Share: The Value of Teaching Comics in College Courses

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Last November, I presented the panel called “The Value of Teaching Comics in College Courses.” This session explored the importance of comics in today’s coursework and some methods for incorporating comics into the classroom. This post is a presentation share for anyone who would like to view the slides and accompanying notes. Notes under each slide reflect my presentation script. Thank you! … Continue reading TYCA, SC 2025 – Presentation Share: The Value of Teaching Comics in College Courses

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Mission Accomplished: Building an Accessible, No-Cost Comics Course! MASSIVE UPDATE

Image reads: This is long, but bear with me (please?). The text appears in a speech bubble, with the tail indicating that the speaker is a small comic bear dressed in a cape like a superhero, positioned off to the right. The background features images associated with comic paneling. Continue reading Mission Accomplished: Building an Accessible, No-Cost Comics Course! MASSIVE UPDATE

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