Hannibal was the little queer horror show that tried, but still ended up canceled from NBC’s lineup in 2015. More of a wannabe horror house art film than the crime procedural it was presented as, Hannibal was never a ratings knockout. That being said, the fandom has been nothing short of extremely passionate in continuing…
Shang-Chi Won’t Fix Iron Fist’s Racist Origins
So here I am again, talking about Iron Fist, only this time with much less righteous fury and much more frustrated reluctance. The first time around, when I reported on the Finn Jones casting news, I received strong opposition on my personal Facebook and Twitter. One commentor told me I needed to “check [my] privilege” because…
Batman v Superman: Whose Shadow Are You On?
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice comes out this month, and in between more morose trailers and recent adorably fun skits, I was hit with inspiration. Racking my brain for this month’s Beauty and the Geek, I knew I wanted to make it a good one to make up for the two months column absence. I…
Another Day, Another White Man Appropriating Asian Culture: Finn Jones Cast as Iron Fist
News broke last week that Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones has been officially cast as Danny Rand, a.k.a. Iron Fist, in the upcoming Netflix series of the same name. In a completely unsurprising move that keeps the status quo of most Marvel live action adapted franchises, Iron Fist is going to be portrayed by…
The Racial Medical Commentary in Alvin Hollingsworth’s DDT
Alvin Hollingsworth (1928-2000) was a comic strip illustrator and painter who grew up in New York City. His focus was primarily on contemporary social issues such as the Civil Rights Movement, women’s issues, and various other controversial themes at the time [We’ve a full profile on Hollingsworth coming — Ed.]. One of his most famous…
Review: Zodiac Starforce #4, The Final Issue – We Has Sads
Zodiac Starforce #4 Kevin Panetta (script), Paulina Ganucheau (art) Dark Horse February 10, 2015 After a three month delay, the final issue of Zodiac Starforce is out and ready for Angel’s, Desiree’s, and Ginnis’ final thoughts! Disclaimer: This review is based on an advance review from Dark Horse and may contain spoilers.
Milestone Media’s Jason Jones Scott Shares a Story of Racial Profiling
It’s February: Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, #BlackComicsMonth, and Dwayne McDuffie’s birthday all rolled into one month. An entire month meant to be a showcase of black pride in the US, celebrating and uplifting the voices, and creations of black people, highlighting the history that is whitewashed away in an attempt to minimize it. In…
So, Jughead’s Asexual? Let’s Talk About That
The comics corner of the internet recently flipped when it was revealed in Jughead #4, written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Erica Henderson, that Jughead is asexual. Two WWAC Staffers, Ginnis Tonik, who cut her comics teeth on Archie comics, and Desiree Rodriguez, a relative newbie to the Archie-verse, sat down to talk about…
Growing up Geeky: How Sailor Moon, Powerpuff Girls and X-Men Evo Defined My Childhood
Have you ever looked back at your childhood and thought with nostalgic glee, “Yeah, I was born to be a geek?” I’ve talked about how various cartoons have influenced and brought me into the world of comics, fandom, and superheroes. So I skipped down the lanes of my memory to take a look at what…
Kurama: The Foxy Demon of My Dreams
There are movies, television shows, cartoons, and characters that appealed to you greatly as a child that lose their shine as an adult. Nostalgia can do a lot for making up for poor quality content, but it can’t make Cat and Dog as appealing to me as it was when I was eight. Yet there…
Two Questions About Netflix’s Iron Fist Adaptation
It’s been an issue that’s hung over the series like a dark cloud since it was first announced in 2014. No matter the other elements such as mysticism, tone, and plot, there’s been a very big question about the upcoming Netflix Iron Fist series that revolves around one thing quite simply: race. It can’t be avoided, and frankly…
Roundtable: That Kate Leth “Amerikate” Comic.
You may have heard about the “Amerikate” comic by Kate Leth or at least seen the pages being circulated. WWAC has brought together five women who love the Amerikate ship to read it and discuss our feelings—positive, negative, and in-between. But before we get to the comic—a little background on Amerikate and the buzz about…