Some news: I will be writing a biography of Stan Lee for Penguin Random House’s Crown Archetype imprint. It’s slated to be published in fall 2020. If you have any personal encounters with Stan that you’d like to share (or hot tips on his secrets), please contact me: abraham@abrahamriesman.com
Okay, it’s time for me to list my favorite pieces that I wrote in 2018, I guess. I’ll go in chronological order, because why not.
I wrote an essay about toxic fandom and the dark victory of geekdom in Hollywood.
I wrote an essay about why BlacKkKlansman is essential viewing for American Jews.
I wrote an essay about mental health and Maniac.
I profiled cartoonist Julie Doucet, who really deserves more credit.
I profiled Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni, who thinks ketchup isn’t Jewish.
I profiled Dolph Lundgren, who is hoping the Lundgrenaissance is upon us.
I wrote an essay about 12 Monkeys and finding meaning at the end of the world.
I sang the ballad of Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham.
Thank you for reading, friends.



