For those who may not know, Gwen Stacy is the beautiful and brilliant first love of Peter Parker, a.k.a. the Amazing Spider-Man. Since she first tried to get Peter’s attention in college, to her tragic demise later in the Amazing Spider-Man series, Gwen has always been a fashionable woman. Prolific Marvel colourist Stan Goldberg, who…
Blackbird #1 Features Family and Magic in An Exquisite World
Blackbird #1 Jen Bartel (Illustrator/Cover Artist), Sam Humphries (Writer) Image Comics October 3, 2018 Warning: Spoilers ahead. Magical fantasy stories set in the present day have always appealed to me. Especially stories that center on women and their journey to a heretofore unknown world. Blackbird brings us just that in a new comic book series illustrated…
Comic Book Trailers and Their Creation: A Chat with Dark Horse Comics
Comic book trailers have been a staple of the comics industry for over ten years. The short visual previews of a new series is a fun way for fans to anticipate comics releases, and an effective marketing method for publishers. It’s hard to say what the first comic book trailer was. The earliest one available…
A Very Special Series: Talking About Blackbird with Jen Bartel
Blackbird Jen Bartel (Illustrator/Cover Artist), Sam Humphries (Writer) October 3, 2018 Image Comics Exquisite, neon, full of mystery and magic, Blackbird emerges from its careful gestation over the last few years in time for Halloween this year. The fresh, witchy, creator-owned neo-noir series is set in LA against the backdrop of unexplained magical phenomena and family relationships….
Ignatz Award Winner Mis(h)adra Shares An Accurate Depiction of The Seizure Disorder Experience
When the graphic novel Mis(h)adra was first released in October 2017 and I heard about the personal story of a young man named Isaac who deals with epilepsy, I knew I had to read it. It is a semi-autobiographical tale written and illustrated by creator Iasmin Omar Ata. In Mis(h)adra, Ata explores their past struggles with…
Previously, on Comics: Controversy and Comicsgate
The news isn’t too cheerful this week, but there’s some hope and fun at the end! We’ll get there together.
The Nib Roundup: #MeToo Edition
The #MeToo movement has forced many people—from the men accused to casual consumers—to come to terms with the realities and consequences of the unwise, malicious, or dehumanizing behavior present in pretty much every industry. On July 27th, The Nib posted a commentary on some of the conversations that have ensued, a four panel comic by…
Previously, On Comics: Legend of Korra, Smut Peddler, and 900 Pieces of Comic History
It’s time to cover comics happenings, so let’s catch up together.
Previously On Comics: Professional Growth
This week in comics, there’s been a lot of growth for comics creators, publications, and several comic series as well. Let’s take a look together!
I Am Hexed: Kirsten Thompson Brings Queer Witches to Life
I Am Hexed is an exciting new four-part comic book series about queer witches who live in the heart of Washington, D.C. The story is written by Kirsten Thompson and illustrated by Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau, with the fresh lettering of Taylor Esposito. The first issue will be brought to readers through the Kickstarter, which is fully…
Previously On Comics: Spider-Man No More
As usual, the comics industry has had its ups and downs in the last week. As San Diego Comic Con approaches and summer is now in full swing, new comics, comic storylines, and comic-based films continue to emerge. Fans everywhere can rest assured that there’s plenty to keep up with this week.
Hiring Creators: Independent Publishers Have A Chat
Independent comics publishers are always working with talent fresh from the freelance side of the comic book industry. How do they find great stories, with authors, artists, colorists, and letterers that can support their publisher vision? WWAC sat down with five publishers who are kicking in the doors in the comics world to bring diverse,…