In the Twitter talk about our June pick, we discussed the prevalence of depressing plotlines in children’s fiction, such as death, disease, and abuse. Many books utilize these themes to give their stories empathetic pull; it’s near impossible to read about a kid dealing with mortality or exploitation without feeling invested. It’s a powerful tool…
Webcomics Statistics — A Deeper Look into the Webcomics Scene
Webcomics have changed and are continually changing the game. Everyone with an internet connection and basic computer skills can publish their comics in the web. Everyone. “Is it good work?” and “will it be successful?” are entirely different matters, but if you fulfill those two prerequisites (and if you’re reading this, you do), you can showcase your work to…
Review: Manifest Destiny Issue #8
Manifest Destiny Issue #8 Chris Dingess (W) Matthew Roberts & Owen Gieni (A) Image Comics When you save someone’s life, they owe you. There is no satisfaction in rescuing another person if there isn’t a reward. At least, that’s how the crew of Lewis & Clark see the situation. With this issue emerges an echoing…
The DC Daily Planet: San Diego Detox
Anybody else disappointed with the lack of big announcements from DC this past weekend? Except, of course, the one I’ve been waiting for ever since I heard Wondie was going to be in Batman v. Superman:
Kickstarter of the Week: My Japanese Husband Thinks I’m Crazy
Maybe it’s because I have anime on the brain, but somehow the wonderfully sweet and silly “My Japanese Husband Thinks I’m Crazy” Kickstarter found its way to me this week.