Murakami refines a story dreamed up decades prior, reworking the machinations of one of his most popular novels to quiet any lingering doubts.

The first set of Calvin and Hobbes reprints in miniature showcase a cartoonist in full control over something truly magical.

A masterclass in creativity and innovation, despite wonky controls and some questionable design.

Everett’s retelling doesn’t so much complement Twain’s Huckleberry Finn but interrogates it, questioning its central premise and place in Americana.

Rushdie’s memoir of surviving assassination is as colorful and vivid as any of his fiction; of violence, of hate, of both ignorance and intolerance; but also of love.

The second set of Calvin and Hobbes reproductions in miniature showcase a comic strip just as fresh, vital, and powerful as ever.

An intelligently made stupid movie that understands exactly why audiences continue to love these characters in all their iterations.

At times both heartbreaking and hilarious, Dorrance’s debut graphic novel delicately balances both sides of an unplanned reversal of responsibility.

A finely crafted, intelligent film with something meaningful to say, even if those laughing with it don’t realize the joke’s on them.

A timeless fable that reflects its creation (and creators), open to endless interpretation from fans and critics alike.