Yes! WWACRadio is back. And talking English to a French man who reads comics in French–from France, Belgium and Canada, for a start–and turns them into English. Happily then I can read them, and I can write about them. A lot. (“Lot” isn’t linked there because my review of Chimpanzee Complex, a book about responsibility and…
Archie Gone Girls: The End of All Things Good
Last week, the New York Times broke the news that Lena Dunham will be writing a four part story for Archie Comics, to be published in 2015. If you haven’t been keeping an eye on Archie Comics, this might seem like a shocker. Dunham, in my wholesome kid’s comics? But, in the last five years…
News & Things: Daaaaaang, Constantine
First Photo of Matt Ryan As Constantine Revealed Not bad, right? I’m feeling cautiously optimistic about this show. Also, daaaaaaaaaaaang
I’ll Try It! Andy’s Super-Logo Rag Rug
The First Half So here we are ladies and gentlemen, finishing up the first half of the Comic Crafting Challenge. This has been a slow but eventful two quarters and I am here to run for you a play by play of this very exciting first half. The first quarter was an exciting one, with…
News & Things: iZombie Rangers
News Star Wars Episode VII: Actors Battle for Lead Role John Boyega. John Boyega. John Boyega. There are other options? No there aren’t. Former Power Ranger Rose McIver To Star In The CW’s iZombie Pilot Ex-Yellow Power Ranger Rose McIver is set to play Liv Moore in CW’s fake iZombie show. Anne Rice Is Ready…
Cook Your Comics: Themysciran Daggers and Lady Blackhawk’s Buffalo Chicken Dip
Comics in the Kitchen Annie Bulloch serves up the first of–hopefully–many themed recipes on WWAC!
Store Review: Rodman Comics
Rodman Comics 318 South Ankeny Blvd Ankeny, IA 50023 (515) 965-4592 My partner and I just bought a house in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s a suburb of Des Moines (our capital city) with a population of about 50,000. I’ve been living out of state for a couple years and knew very little about Ankeny so I…
News & Things: BOOM! Black Widow!
News Hot Toys Unveils New Black Widow Figure The new 1/6 scale Black Widow figure features the likeness of Scarlet Johansson as she appears in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. BOOM! Studios Signs First-Look Deal with Cartoon Network The deal allows BOOM!, the publishers of the official Adventure Time and Regular Show comics, to option…
WWAC is going to London!
On March 15 and 16, I’ll be attending London Super Comic Con (LSCC) as press for Women Write About Comics. Although LSCC only started in 2012, the first convention featured Stan Lee and George Perez as special guests, and its general guest lists have featured other big names, such as Bill Sienkiewicz, Kieron Gillen, and…
I’ll try it: An introduction to Moomins and the Muskrat’s biscuits
Moomins! Last time I wrote on the subject, some of you–some of us–looked at me in puzzlement, your little faces frowning sweetly. Just what is a Moomin, Claire? Oh! What fun we shall have, as I show you. And if you already know, hold tight, we’re debuting a new feature at the bottom of the…
News & Things: Around the web we go
Today, there’s no rhyme or reason. Have a cup of tea and enjoy the news from all corners of the web.
Short & Sweet: That Comic Game
It’s an all Wendy, all game-adaptations edition of Short & Sweet! We(ndy) reviews Tomb Raider #1 and Mass Effect: Foundation #8.