Sfé R. Monster is a cartoonist focused on the internet. With the help of social media, he has gathered around him an audience very concerned with queer and genderqueer issues. His readers want to see another side of the stories available in mainstream media. His previous works include Seven Stories From The Sea, a heartbreaking…
TOONBooks: Interview with Francoise Mouly
For an excellent introduction to graphic novels, or heck, reading at all, TOON Books has you covered. TOON Books was founded by Françoise Mouly as an alternative to Easy Readers. For the uninitiated, Easy Readers are beginner level books that break dialogue and storyline down to the equivalent of caveman grunts. Think “see Spot run….
Stop The Presses! Shailene Woodley is NOT a Feminist…
…And, unfortunately, she doesn’t know what that quite means — given her answer in a TIME interview published yesterday. The piece doesn’t start out all that well when it mentions other female celebs who’ve either branded themselves with the label or shunned it completely, as though it was the hottest trend right now: to be or not to…
News & Things: Full of Godzilla!
New Godzilla Clip Reveals Plot Details A newly released clip from the upcoming Godzilla film gives us another glimpse of the monster, plus a hint of just what might be opposing his city-crushing crusade. Not for the spoiler-averse, but an exciting taste of what’s to come.
First ‘Gotham’ Trailer Promises ‘There Will Be Light’
Yesterday, Fox ordered a full season pick up of the Batman prequel, Gotham, for at least 13 episodes. Hours later, they released a teaser trailer:
FCBD Review: DC Comics
Future’s End #0, by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens, Keith Giffen, Ethan Van Sciver, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Lopresti & Art Thibert, Dan Jurgens & Mark Irwin, and Jesus Merino & Dan Green “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face – forever.” And then imagine someone…
Con Diary: C2E2 Day 1
This was my second time going to C2E2. Two years ago I boarded the shuttle to McCormick Place by myself, and without plans to meet anyone there, and I had a great time. This year I brought a friend, which just made it better. We stopped by M Burger to get appropriate fuel, then headed…
Short & Sweet: Comics…in…SPAAAAACE!
Serenity: Leaves on the Wind #3 Zack Whedon, Georges Jeanty; Executive Producer Joss Whedon Dark Horse Comics Issues 1 and 2 have laid the foundation, but issue 3 is where were start to see the subplots come into play. With Zoe being held by the Alliance, River taps into her brain to see if there…
News & Things: May the Fourrrfth Be With You
News Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Animated Star Wars Series, Star Wars Rebels It’s heeeere. I’m more of an animated Star Wars gal myself, so I’m hopeful. FCBD From Around the World! CBR has a roundup of photos from the big day, from Australia to Arizona. Commentary Game of Throes: Rape Is Not a Shortcut…
FCBD: Third Planet sneaks in under the wire
Whoo, Free Comic Book Day! Today. Full swing. In fact here in the UK it’s pretty much over, depending on your local’s hours. But Alva Coto, from Third Planet, Houston, squeaked some last answers for our survey into my inbox ten or so seconds ago. Phew! Still time to get down there! Claire, I’m sososososo…
FCBD Review: Archaia
Archaia Presents: Mouse Guard, Labyrinth, and Other Stories Mouse Guard: The Tale of the Axe Trio by David Petersen; Rust: Day 23 by Royden Lepp; Labyrinth: Rock Solid Friendship by Adam Smith and Kyla Vanderklugt; Bolivar: The Golden Door by Sean Rubin; Will O’ the Wisp: Missy’s Night Out by Tom Hammock and Megan Hutchison;…
Kickstarter of the Week: Geek Theater
Most of us have probably heard about Theater Geeks, those over-the-top folks who love all things theater and, often, musical theater-related. When you reverse the order of those two words, they take on a completely different meaning. The Geek Theater Kickstarter campaign aims to showcase science fiction and fantasy plays that can then be made…