Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #1 feels a bit like if I was eating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner only to have it swept away and replaced with a ham sandwich.
Secrets Abound in Seven Secrets #1
Seven Secrets #1 is the first of a brand new comic series from BOOM! Studios. Jumping through three different time points, Seven Secrets #1 sets readers up for mysteries, shadowy cults, and, of course, plenty of secrets.
Previously On Comics: Noteworthy Events
I gotta say, as normal as social distancing is starting to feel these days, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to keep track of con season digitally. It’s frustrating to me that Christian Cooper is known primarily now as the man who was involved in the altercation with the racist birdwatching lady, and not,…
DC FanDome: The Superman and Lois Actors Discuss Parenthood
The Superman and Lois panel introduced the newest show in the CWverse. The show is a spinoff of Supergirl, and made possible by the popularity of Tyler Hoechlin’s Clark Kent/Superman and Elizabeth Tulloch’s Lois Lane.
Javicia Leslie Discusses Batwoman Role on DC FanDome Panel
The Batwoman panel at DC FanDome was fun, heart-warming, and chockful of tidbits about the upcoming season.
Last Week’s Episode: Tardy to the Party
Hope this LWE finds you well and apologies for the delay! I hope you all have nice weekend plans and that Naomi Osaka wins the US Open!
Cook Your Comics: Mini Pumpkin Pies, the End of the World, and Ash & Thorn #5
Baking is a salve for the soul, right? Well, in Ash & Thorn, it’s a salve against eldritch monsters that want to eat the entire world, too. Ash & Thorn #5 is the thrilling end to a charming series about a little old lady who would rather be in the kitchen baking tea cakes than…
My Excellent Adventure Watching All Three Bill & Ted Movies in 24 Hours
Dear Younger Me, The Bill & Ted movies are not as bad as you thought they were. The second one is silly and doesn’t know what it wants to be about; I promise you will LOVE the third. Yes, you do cry a little. Sincerely, 2020 Me
REVIEW: STEM Meets Tarot in this “Women of Science” Deck
The tarot world is getting a scientific makeover with the Women of Science Tarot, a new deck out September 8th from Massive Science and MIT Press that honors inspiring women scientists, physicians, mathematicians, and programmers, and their contributions to the scientific fields.
REVIEW: The Dreams of Queer Utopia Will Inspire You to Dream
In a pandemic, in a time of unrest, in a world that constantly keeps marginalized people in crisis, how do we imagine an ideal future? How do we look past the obstacles immediately in front of us and consider a happy, queer world? How do we dream? Editor and cartoonist H-P Lehkonen decided to create…
Titan Comics PUBWATCH: September 2020
Time to go back to school with some comics–perfect for readers of any age. This month, we take a look at the long-awaited Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious #1!
REVIEW: A Question of Identity in New Mutants #12
I really, really want New Mutants to be great. It’s been…solid, for the first year, but against the rest of the current X-Men line, is solid really enough?