Madame Frankenstein #5 Jamie S. Rich, Megan Levens Image Comics We’re reaching the climax of this seven-issue miniseries, a reimagining of the Frankenstein story with a feminine perspective, set in the early 1930s. Levens’ black and white art is gorgeous and lively, and Rich’s story provides an interesting twist on the familiar tale. Nailbiter #5…
Taking Another Stab – A Review of Red Sonja: The Black Tower #1
Red Sonja: The Black Tower #1 — today’s seco0d look! Frank Tieri (w) Cezar Razek (a) Dynamite Based on the success of Gail Simone’s Red Sonja, Dynamite decided to take a stab (har!) with another Red Sonja title—this time a mystery written by Frank Tieri (Deadpool, Wolverine). This series, The Black Tower, is premised on the…
Scan for Discussion: Cosmic Scoundrels
The authority shouts, HANDS UP!! The question is, would you have thought to format your panels like this?
The Thursday Book Beat: Censoring Children’s Books
“Slut”: Should The Word Be In Children’s Books? Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes has been removed from an Australian supermarket chain due to complaints from parents on the inappropriate language used in the 1982 book. The unacceptable word in question is “Slut”. ‘What’s all the racket?’ Cindy cried. ‘Mind your own bizz,’ the Prince replied. Poor Cindy’s heart was…
Short & Sweet: United States of Murder, Batgirl, Hexed, and More!
The United States of Murder Inc. #4 Brian Michael Bendis Michael Avon Oeming Taki Soma Icon The newest series from the creative team behind Powers has been four issues of building an alternate reality of a mob controlled America, with shoot outs and double crosses between the growing cast. After multiple attempts on their lives,…
Finally! The Rock Announces Black Adam Role
When The Rock announced he would be joining the Warner Bros/DC cinematic universe, many people were ecstatic for the news. Then he alluded that he would possibly be playing the roles of either Shazam or Black Adam. Again, many were excited. Then for weeks there was this constant bombardment of “news” that essentially rehashed previous information of The…
September Staff Picks: Movies
Tusk Kevin Smith Genesis Rodriguez, Haley Joel Osment, and Justin Long Demarest Films I . . . don’t know what to think about this movie. When I saw the first part of the trailer, I thought it might just be a spoof of something, maybe? I mean, I can’t take Justin Long seriously. And then…
741.5: So, You Want To Host A Comic-Con At Your Library
So, you would like to put on your own convention. A word of advice: don’t. Don’t do it! Just do not. Do you like sleeping? Do you enjoy having time to relax? Do you value the fact that you don’t spend every moment of the day consumed by teeth-grinding worry about the work you have…
Mysterious Girls: Fall #WWACBookClub Picks
Last week we announced that the next theme for the #WWACBookClub would be a mystery, and we gave you the opportunity to vote for our next two picks. Today we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be reading the following books in September and October. September’s Pick: The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
Get Your Game On Wednesday
Make your own disease with Bio Inc. for Android Creepy but fascinating, this newly released game is a biomedical strategy simulator allowing the user to develop the most lethal illness possible. PAX Prime in three minutes If you couldn’t make it to this year’s PAX Prime, check out the three minute hyperlapse over at PC Gamer….
CHEW On This: The Transmisogyny in Layman and Guillory’s Indie Darling
I’m writing this essay because I feel disgusted and betrayed. My name is Rachel Stevens, and I am a transwoman. I live my life in fear because of it, and I have a devil of a time finding fictional works to take in that aren’t actively hateful towards people like me. Unfortunately, I have to…
September Staff Picks: Books!
Broken Monsters Lauren Beukes Little, Brown and Company From the author of The Shining Girls, the newest book follows female homicide detective Gabi Versado as she tangles with failed-artist-turned-murderer Clayton Broom. I enjoyed the creepiness of The Shining Girls and it sounds like Broken Monsters follows the same path. — Brenda