A Walk Through Hell Vol. 1 Garth Ennis (Writer), Goran Sudzuka (Artist), Ive Svorcina (Colorist), Rob Steen (Letterer) Aftershock Comics November 28, 2018 Gentle spoilers below. When A Walk Through Hell #1 (Garth Ennis, Goran Sudžuka) was released back in June, my excitement for a modern horror comic quickly turned to half-hearted hopes. Maybe the…
Analyzing The Nib’s “Vote or Else!”
Last week, The Nib ran a comic entitled Vote or Else!, which is the work of Filipino-American cartoonist and illustrator, Niccolo Pizarro. The comic, presented initially without context, paints voter registration efforts and their proponents as insensitive to the plights of marginalized peoples and ultimately as centrists who value civility over disruption. While it’s likely…
Review: Liza Jane & the Dragon
Liza Jane & the Dragon Writer Laura Lippman (Writer), Kate Samworth (Illustrator) Akashic Books October 2, 2018 An advanced reader copy of Liza Jane & the Dragon was provided by the publisher. Liza Jane & the Dragon is the story of a girl who thinks she can find better parents, so she fires her current…
The Bat-Missile: A Round Robin Discourse [NSFW — sort of]
One of the perks of comics journalism is that we often get to see things early, so that we know enough to write about them accurately. That’s not really a surprise in itself, but it does lead to the occasional perk–such as when we discovered that DC Comics, through, Batman: Damned #1, the first book…
Cover Girl: Miss Fury #1
Welcome to Cover Girl. Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring one or more women. This month Louis, Annie, and Brenda discuss Dynamite’s Miss Fury #1, which features five different covers by Billy Tucci, Emma Kubert, Ken Lashley, Mike McKone, and Jan Duursema.
The Pouch: There Can Never Be Enough Pouches
Pouches are always in fashion. Or rather, if they are not, they damn well should be. Our own Claire Napier is a big pouch advocate and has been a staunch pouch supporter since the ’90s, when Rob Liefeld and his ilk introduced superhero fashion to practicality: “When you’re wearing a pouch (or more), you can…
A Walk Through Hell: Garth Ennis’ New Modern-Day Horror
A Walk Through Hell #1 Garth Ennis (Writer); Goran Sudžuka (Artist); Ive Svorcina (Colorist); Rob Steen (Letterer); Andy Clarke & Jose Villarrubia (Regular Cover Artists) AfterShock Comics May 16, 2018 Content warning: gun violence A Walk Through Hell is the latest story from the mind of Garth Ennis (Preacher, Crossed), drawn by Goran Sudžuka (Y:…
Keeping the “Comics” in Comic Con for 2018
In 2017, I attended 11 conventions. As you might expect, I love conventions! I attend all types of them – comic cons, pop culture conventions, gaming conventions, and fan-run conventions. I’m involved in all different aspects of cons, too — I’ve been as a writer, as a panelist, as a volunteer, as program staff, and…
Next on Comics: Resolutions to Take Your Comics Inclusivity to the Next Level in 2018
Everywhere you turn, there seem to be new diverse characters, more diverse creators and more diverse stories. It’s a good start, but we want more! We need more. Let’s keep the momentum going by resolving to push the industry forward in 2018. Recruit your comics reading friends to do the same! Read, read, read! Read…
Tactile Reading: Why I Read Physical Books
I am a book lover. More than the stories, I love the actual physical object. I love the weight, the smell, the way the pages feel. When done thoughtfully, a book’s physical interpretation can enhance the story within. The same holds true for comics. Here are some reasons why I insist on buying certain titles in…
Get Your Game On Wednesday: Women, Wheels, And Consentacle
Howdy, gaming lovelies! Yesterday was some incarnation of #NationalVideoGameDay, possibly a real holiday, but more possibly a social media consumerism ploy. In any case, I say any reason to celebrate! Hopefully, you treated yourself to a nice round of special game time. If not, just make up your own National Video Game Day and celebrate…
Get Your Game on Wednesday: Diversity, LARPing with Disney, and Games on the Brain
Happy Wednesday, gaming lovelies! It’s a big week for gaming conventions. For the first time ever, the annual tabletop extravaganza, Gen Con, is sold out. Also this weekend is the gaming track at the LGBTQ-friendly Flame Con; sounds like they’ve got the bases covered. Now, on to the news!