There is a storied history of brilliant Filipino comics creators shaping American heroes in the west. Both Image Founder Whilce Portacio and prolific DC artist and Jonah Hex co-creator Tony DeZuniga had a huge influence and brought many Filipino creators into the fold of western comics. But with the recent release of cult Filipino comic…
EXCLUSIVE: The Marble Queen Promises Adventurous Sapphic Fantasy
If you’re looking for your next favorite queer novel, writer Anna Kopp and artist Gabrielle Kari’s The Marble Queen might just sate your appetites. Following a young princess who must save her kingdom through a strategic marriage, the book promises sapphic adventure, fantasy action, and a ton of drama. So we’re very excited to reveal…
ROSIE READS: Mayor Good Boy Turns Bad, 6 Quick Questions With Dave Scheidt
The delightful dog mayor is back for a third adventure! Hello lovely WWAC readers and welcome to my new column Rosie Reads. If you’re coming over from my now defunct Substack thank you so much for your support and if you’re just a regular WWAC visitor then welcome. I began my career as a writer…
You Can Watch Nimona Free on YouTube Right Now!
In what might be one of the most impressive — and unintentionally anti-capitalist — FYC moves of all time, Netflix just put its Oscar-nominated animated film Nimona up for free on YouTube! Yep, the beloved adaptation of ND Stevenson’s breakout graphic novel smash is now available for anyone to watch even without a Netflix subscription….
WWAC’s Favorite Comics for Young Readers of 2023
Just as we were getting ready to bid farewell to 2023, I fell prey to a unique end-of-year anxiety. I found myself scrolling through lists, tallying up all the new teen comics published throughout the year. How much had I missed, and why did I miss so much when I spent time buying for a…
ROUNDTABLE: 11 Comics We Love at ShortBox Comics Fair!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, we’re talking about ShortBox Comics Fair. The brilliant small press publisher has created something unlike any other comics festival, releasing over 100+ digital comics that are only available during the month of October. There’s a fantastic array of creators with eclectic styles, stories, and…
ROUNDTABLE: WWAC Reads Books! June Brings Resistance, David Levithan, and Fantasy Romance
This month at WWAC, we’ve sauntered into summer with a collection of fantastic reads, from gripping middle grades fiction, to a new high fantasy from Martha Wells, to a winner of the Booker Prize, to a politically progressive anthology, and points beyond. Read on for a number of ways (the number is eight) to expand…
The Cartoonist Cooperative Want to Disrupt Predatory Publishing Practices
In case you didn’t realize, we really love comics here at WWAC. But often the sequential art that we love is born out of an industry that is flawed at best and exploitative at worst. It’s why we’re always excited to see creators coming together to forge brave new ways to share their work. The…
Taneka Stotts Dives Deep into Pinecone & Pony and Building a Truly Inclusive Creative Team
Taneka Stotts made a name for herself in the comic book community as a vibrant and brilliant writer, editor, and comic book publisher. But a few years ago she began to carve out a new career in animation. Since then, credits on Steven Universe, Craig of the Creek, and My Little Pony have made her…
Introducing the Standard Comic Script
When Steenz Stewart lost their job at Lion Forge in 2019, they went through a lot of pitches. Taking on freelance editorial work meant reading many scripts, and they quickly came to a realization when it came to the way they were formatted. “Every single script was different!” Stewart explains. “I thought, ‘This is exhausting…
Oscars Roundtable: Villains, Faves, and The Ceremony
It’s been a strange time for film-making — working around COVID protocols, virtual festivals, and audiences reluctant to head out to the theatres have all been obstacles no one has figured out how to circumvent. Even the Oscars got rescheduled, and while this year everyone was in the theatre and unmasked, the ceremony still felt…
The 2022 Minicomic Awards Was a Triumphant Celebration of Comics
Minicomics are often the medium in which many creators get their start. It’s also a space for those of us who want to share stories in an intimate do-it-yourself fashion. Minicomics are also overlooked in the pantheon of comics awards, but cartoonists and hosts of the Salt & Honey podcast, Leslie Hung (Snot Girl) and…