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Insta Made Me Read It: Lore Olympus and Blood-Ink
Last time, we talked about the comics I’ve seen thanks to promoted Instagram ads: Cursed Princess Club and True Beauty. This time, we begin with another I’ve been seeing regularly through the same paid advertising, Lore Olympus, but I’m also branching out: I’m enjoying CPC and TB so much I’ve followed the webtoons Instagram account,
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Last Week’s Episode: Cindy Moon Rising
- News, Television and Film
- August 21, 2019
It’s a busy week for nerd news, y’all — Lana Wachowski’s back in the director’s chair and Sony and Marvel are fighting, and that was just yesterday! While I’m forever on Team Kill Peter Parker, More Other Spiders, if you want the deets you gotta dive in.
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Dear Justice League, Can I Read Some More?
Dear Justice League Wes Abbott (letterer), Gustavo Duarte (artist), Marcelo Maiolo (colorist), Michael Northrop (writer) DC Zoom (a DC Comics imprint) August 6, 2019 In March 2015, I hosted a Gotham Academy roundtable featuring five book bloggers. We discussed their limited experience with comics, whether the series was great for newbies, and if they would
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Strange Things Are Afoot in Jughead’s Time Police #2
Jughead’s Time Police #2 Derek Charm (cover/art), Sina Grace (writing), Erica Henderson (cover), Matt Herms (coloring), Jack Morelli (lettering), Rosario “Tito” Peńa (covers) Archie Comics July 17th, 2019 Here’s some news: Jughead’s Time Police is slowly beginning to eclipse the dark fantasy of Archie’s horror line to claim my heart. It’s a fun, snappy and
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Batman #76: Where Have All The Heroes Gone?
- Reviews
- August 21, 2019
Batman #76 Clayton Cowles (letterer), Tony Salvador Daniel (artist), Sandu Florea (inker), Tom King (writer), Tomeu Morey (colorist), Norm Rapmund (inker) DC Comics August 7, 2019 Where have all the heroes gone? That’s the question that Batman #76 sets out to answer, as Gotham under Bane appears to be a police state run by none
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Before He Was Homelander: Screaming About Antony Starr in Banshee
- Television and Film, Reviews
- August 20, 2019
Sometimes all it takes to get me hooked on a new obsession is the smallest taste. Tease me with striking visuals, and I’ll make a trip to the comic book store. Whisper me an enticing quote, and I will just-one-more-chapter a book into the small hours of the night. Lure me in with a fascinating
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He-Man, Hugos, and Who Benefits From Fandom
- Essays
- August 20, 2019
Last night I learned about two things in quick succession.
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Blade Runner 2019 Does the Job
Blade Runner 2019 #1 Michael Green and Mike Johnson (writing), Andres Guinaldo (art), Marco Lesko (colors), Jim Campbell (Lettering) Titan Comics July 17, 2019 I’ll admit, I wasn’t a huge fan of the story in Blade Runner 2049, but it was a full bodied visual and auditory experience. Director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Roger Deakins created a beautiful
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Rereading and Rereading and Rereading
- Bookmarked, Comics, Lists, Roundtables
- August 20, 2019
Do you reread? Maybe you want to spend a little more time in a beloved universe, or maybe you want to remind yourself who betrayed the duchess in book 3 of your favorite series before book 4 comes out next week? Whatever your reasons, they’re good ones! I love rereading, and I asked several WWAC
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WWACommendations: LOST in TRANSLATION, Isola, Heavenly Blues, Die, and More
- Reviews
- August 19, 2019
Happy August! What comics are you reading lately? Every month, WWAC contributors share some comics we’ve especially enjoyed recently. Let us know your own recent favorites on Twitter!
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2019 Hugo Awards Celebrate the Fantasy Existing Among Us
- Events
- August 19, 2019
Thousands of science fiction and fantasy fans arrived in Dublin this month to take part in the 77th World Science Fiction Convention. The activities and attractions culminated on Sunday with the Hugo Awards, when a selection of winners were presented with coveted socket ship trophies.
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Powers of X #2: Then It Will Be Done
Powers of X #2 VC’s Clayton Cowles (letterer), Marte Gracia (colors), Jonathan Hickman (writer), Tom Muller (design), R.B. Silva (artist), R.B. Silva & Adriano di Benedetto (inkers) Marvel Comics August 14, 2019 This review contains spoilers for Powers of X #2. In the press for House of X and Powers of X, Jonathan Hickman warned
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Previously On Comics: Comics Are Gay and Also Political
- News
- August 19, 2019
There’s been mostly good news this past week, including some long overdue announcements and some reminders to keep fighting the good fight.
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Couturier to Champions: An Appreciation of Edna Mode
- Style & Fashion
- August 16, 2019
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
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Cover Girl: The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #4
- Art & Design
- August 16, 2019
Welcome to Cover Girl. Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring one or more women. This month, Claire, Louis, Wendy, and Lisa look back at Minkyu Jung’s cover of The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #4 from Marvel Comics.
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Guest Post: Alex de Campi’s Guide To Doing FlameCon Like A Local
- Events
- August 16, 2019
Hey there! Are you coming to New York City this weekend for FlameCon? If so, great for you. It’s an absolute blast and probably my favourite convention. It’s also in a great spot for exploring New York City and doing fun stuff, either before the convention begins each day (at a respectable noon, bless them)
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