Women professionals in the tabletop game industry have come a long way in the last 10 years, but there’s still work to be done. A new book of essays wants to shed some light on the opportunities, struggles and tips in the Kickstarter of the Week.
Science Fictional and Fantastic — The Universe of IDW’s Transformers
This article goes into serious detail in examining the history of the Transformers in the IDW comics to explain the current status quo, and as such, spoils many plot twists. You have been warned. The thing about the premise of the Transformers — robots that turn into other things — is that there is an…
September All Age Comics/Books
Cast Away on the Letter A: A Philemon Adventure Fred (A) & (W) TOON-Books Release Date 9/9 Philemon Adventures were originally a french fantasy comic strip that appeared regularly in the magazine Pilote. Never before translated into English, this is the first introduction of the comic to English speaking audiences. The original strips were serialized…
Ladies Only: the Problem with Gender & Diversity Focused Panels
It’s time to change the way we do panels at conventions. Right now women, LGBTQ, and people of color are invited to speak on panels such as: GMing as Women Gaming as Other Diversity in Gaming Race in the Gaming Industry Queer as a Three-Sided Die I love the titles of these panels. They’re fun, badass,…
The Thursday Book Beat: Lois Lane is Starring in Her Own YA Novel
Switch Press Publishing A Lois Lane Young Adult Novel I was sad when I heard that Dean Tripp’s proposal for a graphic novel series about the adventures of a young Lois Lane wasn’t given the greenlight by DC Comics. Guess what, Lois Lane fans? The dream of a story starring the intrepid reporter is not dead! It lives…
Reading Diaries
WWAC writers and the world of prose Megan This month has been a blur. What did I read? What is my name? Instead of just talking about what we’ve been reading, I’d like to know about a book that was important to you but on reread, your feelings were different. Did you feel betrayed by…
Review: The Return of Zita the Spacegirl
The Return of Zita the Spacegirl Ben Hatke First Second, 2014 The Return of Zita the Spacegirl really couldn’t be published fast enough! I couldn’t wait to read the last of Zita’s space trilogy. I love Zita. I want to be Zita. Her outfit is utilitarian but practical. She’s spunky without being annoying; determined without…
GOG.com Ready to Sell DRM-Free Movies and TV Shows
GOG.com—my favourite DRM-free game distributor—is expanding its reach to movies and TV-Shows!
#WWACTV: Doctor Who Offers Some Zzzz, Legends is Bean’s Orphan Black & The Honourable Woman Takes A Bow
The #WWACTV chat is where the casual TV viewer and the self-professed (or in denial) addict discuss the newest shows and some old favourites. Our latest chat occurred on August 24th when we looked at two weeks of television goodness (August 11th-August 24th), but there weren’t many shows I was checking out that premiered or had a finale in…
Incredible Indie Tu-Wednesday
Creator Farel Dalrymple talks upcoming graphic novel about kids in weird, dystopic future For readers of Image’s Prophet revival, Farel Dalrymple’s work should feel familiar. After working mostly in alternative comics, he took a spin on the sci-fi book during its run before setting out to work on The Wrenchies, his upcoming graphic novel from First…
What’s Hot? Our Lives Outside of Comics
Five days ago I took our staff by the collective collar, shook them hard, and yelled WHAT’S HOT WITH YOU THIS WEEK? They replied. Laura H Oh god oh god Con is in a week and I still need to sew two costumes HELP.
Get Your Game On Wednesday
A “video-less” game for the blind Blind Legend follows the story of a knight who has lost his eyesight and journeys through a forest. He navigates using sounds and the voice of his daughter. Stars Wars: Commander free play for iOS Released last Thursday for iOS only, the game allows users to play for either…
