I went to Toronto Comic Con on Friday evening with one main goal—ask the creators in the Artists Alley one comics question for our new WWAC Asks…. column. I chose to do a fun question: If you could rename one existing comic book character, who would it be, what would you rename them, and why?…
Three Stars and a Wish for the Pros of The Pros and (Comic) Cons
Hope Nicholson’s latest anthology, Pros and (Comic) Cons from Dark Horse Comics, features several industry professionals sharing stories and anecdotes about their convention experiences, which she talks about in an earlier interview with WWAC. Here we’re asking Nicholson and her contributors to share her “Three Stars and a Wish” about comic conventions. That is, read on…
Keeping the “Comics” in Comic Con for 2018
In 2017, I attended 11 conventions. As you might expect, I love conventions! I attend all types of them – comic cons, pop culture conventions, gaming conventions, and fan-run conventions. I’m involved in all different aspects of cons, too — I’ve been as a writer, as a panelist, as a volunteer, as program staff, and…
Dragon Con 2017: Highs and Lows
This year, several folks on the WWAC team spent a long Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, GA, enjoying the combination of panels, programming, and partying that is Dragon Con. With over 80,000 attendees, 400 guests, and a parade, there’s something for everyone at this convention, and this particular con diary. Come for the cosplay gallery,…
Previously on Comics: John Lewis’ March Sold Out On Amazon
Hello and welcome back to another edition of Previously On Comics! Please allow me to remind you how we started this week. That would be Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds being passionately kissed by the former Peter Parker, Andrew Garfield, during the Golden Globes on Sunday. I just want to thank whoever did the seating arrangements…
Previously on Comics: Store Owners on Comic Covers, Crossplaying, and More!
It’s Al here to bring you the good (and bad) word on comics from the last week. I’ve got your news on floppies, webcomics, movies, and more!
A Look at San Francisco Comic Con and SF Zine Fest
This past weekend I attended both San Francisco Comic Con and the San Francisco Zine Festival, two events that both overlapped and diverged in terms of content, scope, and inclusiveness.