The unconventional romance between abrasive alcoholic Todd and the poltergeist haunting his new home continues as the pair get to know one another. While their relationship develops into a quirky yet promising romance, this absurd horror rom-com still fails to get the laughs as it buckles beneath its own premise.
VIZ Media Pubwatch: October 2021
Happy Halloween! It’s time for another VIZ media Pubwatch, where we take a look at news and new releases from everyone’s favorite manga publisher. This month we’re covering the VIZ panel at NYCC as well as some new and ongoing series. And now the news.
REVIEW: X-Men #4 – Treehouse of Horror
In the grand tradition of The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t and KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, behold…the X-Men Halloween Special!
A Black Girl’s Self-Love Shines Bright in Stargirl: Summer School
I love a story that sits at the intersection of superheroes and teens. These characters are at a time in their lives when they’re trying to figure out who they are as a person and what they want out of the world, while also juggling the responsibility of powers, fighting dangerous foes, and protecting those…
REVIEW: Quarks, Elephants & Pierogi is a Delicious Exploration of the Polish Language
I love the sound of Polish. I have one Polish parent, which means I grew up listening to it, and can hear sounds that others struggle to distinguish. However, that’s the limit of my understanding – I know a few basic phrases, but have no understanding of its complex grammar. I live in a city…
REVIEW: Reptil #4 Looks Toward The Future
Following Reptil #1, #2, and #3, the fourth and final issue of the miniseries has Humberto Lopez fight with his family, fully embrace his superpowers, and look toward the future.
REVIEW: Dead Legends II Makes Me Want to Punch Things — But in a Good Way
Dead Legends makes me feel the same way I do when the Mortal Kombat theme starts playing.
2021 Hugo Award Reviews: Ring Shout/FINNA
Welcome back to another instalment of WWAC’s trip through the Best Novella category at the 2021 Hugo Awards. This time, we shall be covering P. Djèlí Clark’s Ring Shout and Nino Cipri’s FINNA…
REVIEW: New Mutants #22: Shadow King Lays It All Out
Friendship and reconciliation is the name of the game in New Mutants #22, where our plucky teens/tweens work through the awkwardness of accidentally abetting a villain who murdered your friend, and we finally learn what Shadow King’s deal is.
REVIEW: X-Force #22 Finally Bears Fruit
I closed my coverage of last issue saying that it would be nice to see these books be fun again, and while I don’t think this issue made any great strides, it’s nice to see X-Force with a sense of purpose.
REVIEW: Discover the Nonsense Advice of Nuns in Holy Diver
Rachelle Meyer delves into her childhood attending Catholic school in Texas and reflects on the lessons delivered.