The home of the Flat Donkey Newsletter, where I celebrate comics, graphic novels, and the gifted creators who make them.

Yamada Murasaki: sassy and unabashed

More than 40 years later, the manga creator’s bold voice still resonates in ‘Sassy Cats.’

Nov 2, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Natasha Carty offers her take on age-appropriate spookiness.

Oct 26, 2026

‘Sheets’ creator Brenna Thummler explains how scary graphic novels can help young readers navigate real-life challenges.

Oct 18, 2026

A lifetime of influences manifest in an unsettling ambience.

Oct 10, 2026

Here’s an eclectic assortment of horror graphic novels from the Flat Donkey bookshelves to fill your trick-or-treat bags.

Oct 4, 2026

Andi Watson’s follow-up, ‘The Book Tour (Book 2): A Lack of Alibi,’ returns to the scene of the crime with a new protagonist and familiar absurdity.

Sep 27, 2026

In her recently released graphic novel, Leah Hayes takes us on a psychological journey that few are qualified to lead.

Sep 20, 2026

Olga Tokarczuk and Joanna Concejo’s simple tale says a great deal with few words.