Full Fathom Five Max Gladstone Tor Full Fathom Five is the third book in Max Gladstone’s amazing Craft Sequence which takes place in a world where magic and religion go hand in hand, though not in the way you might think. Believers sign contracts with their gods, gods can be killed and resurrected as the…
The Twin Peaks Log: S.2 E’s 19/20
Welcome to our biweekly roundtable of Twin Peaks where we are working our way through every. Single. Episode. Some of us are regulars and some of us newbies, but none of our experiences are the same. So get yourself a damn fine cup of coffee, watch along with us, and feel free to chime in…
Better Together: Autostraddle’s Rad Gay Zines
Better Together Zine Series Curated by Riese Bernard, Laneia Jones, Dannielle Owens-Reid, and Kristin Russo Edited by Alyse Knorr Illustrations by Sophie Argetsinger (Issue #1), Amanda Matthews (Issue #2), Rory Midhani (Issue #3) Zines started for gays. Ok, maybe that’s not true. I would hesitate to say that there’s one true origin of the zine,…
Mighty Marvel Monday: D23 and More!
It’s Mighty Marvel Monday! It figures that right after I catch up with what’s going on with Marvel movies and TV, D23 happens, and there is more awesome to share. For those who are unaware, as I was up until about a month ago, D23 is Disney’s personal con, and this year it ran from Friday through…
Beauty and the Geek: Harley Quinn Style Makeup
Originally, I wanted to do a new stealth cosplay tutorial starring Harley Quinn. But unfortunately, I realized despite Harley’s many outfits, I had nothing in my college student budget closet that really worked for her. Even so, I wanted to still do something about Harley Quinn, and then it hit me. In one of my…
Oni Editor Ari Yarwood On Pitching and Princesses
This year at San Diego Comic Con, Women Write About Comics had the chance to speak with Oni Press Associate Editor Ari Yarwood. Emily Willis sat down to talk with Ari about open submissions, new projects, and supporting creator-owned work. It was big news when Oni made the announcement about open submissions. Now that they’re closed…
Comic Reader App War: Comixology vs. Sequential
With digital sales on the rise, a comic reader should know the best programs they can use to digest their favorite titles. Many options are available for enjoying the medium, ranging from individual apps that offer their own comics for sale and simple readers that get the trick done. Here, we dive into the pros…
Free! Fandom vs Me: A Story of Fandom Harassment
I’ve recently been suffering from minor insomnia since living on my own. My tossing and turning kept me up until ungodly hours, and so, feeling particularly restless one night, I decided to crack open my laptop on a mission to be productive. I was high on the lack of sleep, and I figured I could…
This Week in WWAC History: Top 10 Comic Book Movies, Wrestling Anime, Pouches, and How Art Communicates
Summer is not quite over for everyone, and if you still have some movie binging to fit in your schedule don’t miss Claire’s list of Top 10 Comic Book Movie adaptations, August 16, 2013,
The Real Red Sonja Found in South Kazakhstan
There are very few things cooler than when comics meet archeology, especially when they involve the most badass sword and sorcery warrior of all time–the She-Devil with a Sword, Red Sonja herself. Recently, the remains of the real-life counterpart of the Our Lady of the “Iconic Funk” was found in South Kazakhstan.
Review: Swords of Sorrow #4
Swords of Sorrow #4 Gail Simone (script), Sergio Davila (illustrations), Jorge Sutil (colors), Erica Schultz (letters) Tula Lotay (Cover A), Emanuela Lupacchino & Ivan Nunes (Cover B), & Robert Hack (Cover C) Dynamite August 12, 2015 The fourth issue in this six-part series brings together all of the Dynamite ladies to prepare for battle against…
Kickstarter of the Week! Strange Wit: Resurrection of a Female Legend
You ever sit in your English class or peruse lists of classics, wondering where all the women writers are? There are a great deal many of them which male-written history has forgotten, but the Strange Wit team wants to reintroduce the world to Jane Bowles.