Mariana Ruiz, Author at GeekDad

Review – “Lizard on a Zoot Suit”- A Racial Incident in Los Angeles

August 5, 2020August 4, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

This graphic novel addresses yet another obscure bit of America’s racist history.

Review – ‘In the Heart of the Impregnable Metabunker’

July 28, 2020July 27, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

A rare Metabaron short story released for ComicCon@Home.

Review- ′Usagi Yojimbo Issue # 10: Mon’

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

A great way to explain one very important feature of Usagi′s clothing.

Review: ‘Virtually Yours,’ A Graphic Novel on Dating

July 21, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

What if you could sign in on an app specially designed to fake a relationship?

Review- ′Usagi Yojimbo Color Classics # 4: “Samurai, Part VII and VIII”

July 15, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Finally the first part of this particular tale concludes.

Review – ‘Threading the Labyrinth’ by Tiffani Angus

July 13, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Unsung Stories presents a novel that brings us to an enchanted and haunted garden.

Geekdad Review—Vooks: Bringing Storybooks to Life

July 11, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

This streaming service has a lot to offer.

Review – ‘H.G. Wells’ The Island of Dr. Moreau’- A New Take on a Classic Horror Story

July 8, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Genious drawings by Gabriel Rodriguez

Enjoy Your Artistic Summer With Hannah Konola

July 1, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

These Art Masterclass series might be what you were looking for.

Review – ‘Nos Llamaron Enemigo’- The Spanish Edition of George Takei’s Outstanding Story

June 25, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Last year ‘They Called Us Enemy’ gathered well deserved attention.

Review – ‘Threading the Labyrinth’ by Tiffani Angus

June 19, 2020July 28, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Unsung Stories presents a novel that brings us to an enchanted and haunted garden.

Review—’Painting Masterclass- Creative Techniques of 100 Great Artists’

June 11, 2020June 10, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Susie Hodge has been named the No. 1 art writer for The Independent, twice.

Pride Month Always Human, Background Image by Prawny from Pixabay, Cover Image Little Bee Books

Pride Month 2020: ‘Always Human’ by Ari North

June 10, 2020June 9, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Queer cartoonist Ari North brings us a complete and charming love story in ‘Always Human’, part of our Pride Month series.

Review – ‘In Vitro’- Infertility and IVF: The Graphic Novel

May 28, 2020May 27, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Cartoonist William Roy opens up his heart on a surprisingly funny debut.

Stack Overflow: Artist Biographies by Lucy Brownridge

May 25, 2020May 24, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

As summer fast approaches there will be lots of time to learn about the masters.

Geek Links: Young Inventor Challenge

May 24, 2020May 23, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

The CHITAG Young Inventor Challenge happens annually as part of Chicago Toy & Game Week, and this year it hopes to help inspire kids stuck at home due to COVID-19.

Review — ′On a Starry Night: 52 Fun Things to Make and Do From Dusk Until Dawn′

May 17, 2020May 16, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Activities include bright ideas for both the outdoors and at home.

Geek Links: Humanoids First Ever Digital Bundle

May 14, 2020May 13, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Get a limited-time digital comics bundle from Humanoids!

Review: ‘Pollock Confidential: A Graphic Novel’ and the Politics Behind Modern Art

May 5, 2020May 4, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

In ‘Pollack Confidential,’ Onofrio Catacchio explains the success of the artist under an unprecedented light.

Review – ‘A House Divided: The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles’ – Part I

May 3, 2020May 2, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

This graphic novel features a house with a grudge, a treasure, and several loony characters.

Review: ‘Basquiat: A Graphic Novel’ — The Artist, the Art, the Scene

April 17, 2020April 16, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Paolo Parisi tackles Basquiat’s biography in comic form.

Review—′Poems to See By: A Comic Artist Interprets Great Poetry′ by Julian Peters

April 13, 2020April 14, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Just in time for National Poetry Month.

Review- ′Usagi Yojimbo Color Classics #3: “Samurai, Part V and VI”

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Where we learn how Usagi was auditioned for Lord Mifune and defended his home.

Review — ′Noisemakers: 25 Women Who Raised Their Voices & Changed the World’

March 29, 2020March 28, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

These biographies will inspire girls well beyond Women′s History Month.

Review- ′Usagi Yojimbo Issue # 9: “Tatami, Part II”

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020Mariana Ruiz1

The defense against a ninja clan will not go as expected.

‘Witchfinder: The Reign of Darkness’ #5 – Sad Endings

March 25, 2020March 24, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

And a botched attempt to call forth the goddess Hecate.

Review — ′Usagi Yojimbo Color Classics’ # 2: “Samurai, Part III and IV”

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Where we continue to see Usagi grow as a samurai.

Review — ′Usagi Yojimbo Color Classics’ # 1: “Samurai, Part I”

March 8, 2020March 7, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Where we learn how Usagi began to follow the path.

Review- ” B.P.R.D: 1946-1948″- Vampires, Russians, and Nazis

March 4, 2020March 3, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

‘B.P.R.D. 1946-1948’ is truly a collector’s item.

Review — ‘Witchfinder: The Reign of Darkness’ #4 — Closer to Answers

February 28, 2020February 27, 2020Mariana Ruiz0

Sir Edward Grey is pursuing the Ripper’s murders.