In Star Wars: The High Republic #1, Padawan Keeve Trennis begins her trials to become a Jedi Knight, but on a quiet planet in the Outer Rim, Keeve gets much more than she bargained for. When lives are at stake, a Jedi has only one choice—protect the helpless. But is this the start of something…
Last Week’s Episode: Double Stuffed News
Seeing as the US election was last week–is it over? who knows–and we were all just trying to survive, we’ve got a double stuffed stack of news for you this time round. From hilarious schadenfreude to shocking exposes and of course plenty of casting, releases, and overly optimistic announcements about movies and TV in the…
ComicCon@Home: Disney’s New Mutants Panel Sent Us to Limbo
In the face of the global pandemic, Comic-Con International has put together what seems to be a near-overwhelming selection of panels and programming that anyone with an Internet connection can enjoy. Alas, the reality of the virtual con has been a strange, sometimes surreal selection of what feels like Zoom work meetings, with some not…
Four-Color Faves: Wendy Browne on the Legend that Is Dejah Thoris
Warrior. Princess. Scientist. Dejah Thoris has worn many hats — as has WWAC’s fearless publisher, Wendy Browne! Dejah and Wendy are two peas in a pod so it’s no surprise that Dejah is Wendy’s four-color fave. Dejah’s origins precede her appearances in the world of comics — she was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs (the…
Last Week’s Episode: Furloughs, Delays, and Corporate Devilry
It’s hard to know what’s going on at the moment. The COVID-19 crisis has most of the world in a state of self-isolation and the entertainment industry is trying its best to chug along. This week has been a strange mix of studios furloughing hundreds of thousands of people and delaying movies until next year,…
Last Week’s Episode: Bob’s Your CEO, Indiana Jones Director Shakeup
Apparently the Media sector didn’t want their little brother Comics to get all of mom’s attention, so there are quite a few industry shakeups to discuss. There is plenty of fan love and speculation to go around this week in nerd news! We don’t play favorites here. (Well, only sometimes.)
Marvel Comics Pubwatch: November
Welcome to the November Marvel Pubwatch, and my first review piece for WWAC! Real excited to get down to business with some news and reviews.
Couturier to Champions: An Appreciation of Edna Mode
It may sound bizarre to some of you, but whenever I visit an exhibition celebrating movie costumes, I always expect to see something by Edna Mode. Yes, I understand that she is a figment of Brad Bird’s imagination, I know she has been rendered on a computer, and I realize that we have only seen…
Book Beat: Neflix’s Book-Buying Spree, Disney’s Love Simon, and Game of Thrones
Hello, friends, it’s Emily back again to share the latest book-related news. The fluctuating temperatures of spring seem to be taking a toll on me, as I’ve been a bit sick this past week. As a result, I’ve spent some quality time on the couch in front of the TV. So perhaps it’s fitting that…
IDW PUBWATCH: Board Games and New Series
IDW puts out a lot of really fun comics every month, but this past month it felt like they really knocked it out of the park with some of their new series. But before I get into which of these new series caught my eye, there were also some exciting new announcements from the games…
Her Universe: Beyond the Runway
The Her Universe Fashion Show celebrated many milestones at this year’s SDCC event, held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, including its own fifth anniversary. The Nightmare Before Christmas’ 25th anniversary was commemorated with a dress designed by Andrew Maclaine, the 2014 fashion show winner. The dress is comprised of 500 Jack Skellington Funko POP! figures…
WWAC’s Free Comic Book Day Favorites!
Free Comic Book Day! One of the best days of the year for comic book fans, FCBD is perfect for discovering new books, hooking little or novice fans, or getting to know your local comic community. (And, if you’re in my neck of the woods, getting a free shaved ice in honor of the day…