It’s MarchApril?? Well, it’s never a bad time to read a list of our favorite comics from small presses, indie presses, and creators who self-publish! Specifically favorites — best-of lists promise a lot, and we’d rather just let you know what we loved. So grab a comic and hang out in that nice spring weather.
Previously On Comics: Koyama Provides Grant Announced
Good morning. It remains quiet here as we continue to watch multiple genocides unfold. It feels flippant to say almost. In the same way it feels flippant to talk about comics or work or anything else you or I or anyone has going on. But the gears don’t stop, the world doesn’t stop so maybe…
REVIEW: Redemption and Revenge Ring True in Darlin’ and Her Other Names
Two guides are hired to lead a hunting party. Black and white artwork marries a short narrative of some privileged yet unfortunate souls, with a surprising supernatural twist at the end that stayed in my brain years later. The first version of this supernatural western comic, titled simply Darlin’, was created by Olivia Stephens back…
WWACommendations: Olivia Stephens, Oshi No Ko, Maybe Meant to Be and More
Oh boy oh boy oh BOY somehow we made it through 2022! And honestly, thank goodness! It was a hell of a year and I am happy about many things, proud of many things, and really ready to put them all behind me. However, we can’t jump into 2023 right without delivering you a fresh…
A WWAC Guide To Gumroad Day
Today is Gumroad Day, the day when the indie publishing platform lets creators take home 100% of all sales made on their site. In the interest of that, we here at WWAC thought we’d share a few of our favorite recommendations!
A Fistful of Comics: Crowdfunding Roundup, August ‘18
With SDCC recently wrapped and Flame Con (whose Kickstarter we covered back in 2014) and SPX on the horizon, we’re deep into the throes of convention season. But conventions aren’t the only place to get amazing, small press books. Read on to see August’s wonderful crop of crowdfunded goodness. From short stories and fledgling magazines…
Creator Spotlight: Olivia Stephens
As one of the rising voices in comics today, Olivia Stephens’s approach to story, art, and relationships reveals a raw look at the human experience. Steve Morris at Comics Alliance recently said he doesn’t “think there’s anybody in comics right now who captures the human spirit like Olivia.” I caught up with Olivia via email to…