Tag: Comics

Our comics are changing in the coming weeks — here’s why

When I was a child growing up in Howell, Michigan, I started reading newspapers by sifting through the comics section with my father. Sometimes, I’d read them to him — and even though I didn’t always understand the joke, I loved the way he laughed. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the “news” section […]

Student attendance doesn’t guarantee learning; missing comics

Attendance doesn’t mean students are learning Far be it from me, with advanced degrees, to suggest that students should not continue to attend school. However, Elizabeth Tanner‘s contention that cajoling school attendance will result in improved academic performance is an untenable supposition (“RI needs business community’s help in shaping future workforce,” Commentary, Jan. 14). This […]

Defendant in Time Warp Comics theft case takes plea deal

Jan. 17—A man accused of breaking into a Boulder comic store and stealing more than $13,000 in comics took a plea deal Friday. James Dobbins Wear, 35, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault — knowingly and recklessly causing injury; and second-degree attempted burglary of dwelling. All other charges were dismissed. Wear is currently out of custody […]