There’s a lot of things that drove Steven Universe to be the success that it has become. The characters are flawed, as well as being absolutely flawless, the art is amazing and well put together, the entire world of the Crystal Gems and Beach City are unimaginably cool. And the most important thing is the music…
Interview with Colleen Coover & Paul Tobin of Bandette
As part of my New York Special Edition coverage I got to spend some time with Paul Tobin & Colleen Coover, the dynamic duo behind the multiply Eisner nominated series, Bandette. Everyone knows I love a good girl caper, so how could I resist interviewing these two? How would you describe Bandette? Paul Tobin: Just…
No More Button Mashing: Rising Thunder’s Technical Alpha
Rising Thunder Technical Alpha Radiant Entertainment Technical Alpha: July 28 2015 PC
Get Your Game On Wednesday
Howdy, gaming lovelies! The sun is shining and I’m in game love. I had the chance to play an Ricochet Robots and it has definitely tickled my fancy. Let’s help you find something too with this week’s game news. Update on #buygamesbywomen The hashtag started as part of an effort to educate folks on…
Productivity Without Perfection: Finding the Balance Between Anxious and Functional
Let’s admit it, being a functional, productive adult is hard. Doing so while also trying to manage an anxiety disorder adds a fun dash of horrific stress to the whole thing!
Don’t You Dare Close Your Eyes: A Whole New World by Liz Braswell
A Whole New World Liz Braswell Disney Hyperion Press September 1, 2015 Note: This review contains light spoilers for the novel A Whole New World and bigger ones for the film Aladdin. A free copy of A Whole New World was provided by Netgalley and Disney Hyperion for a fair and honest review. You know…
CW Resurrects John Constantine for Cross-network Crossover Episode
Constantine lives! Kind of. Mark Pedowitz of the CW announced that Matt Ryan would be reprising Constantine for one episode on his network—but the real question is will he be sticking around? NBC hyped (potentially overhyped) Constantine, but after accusations of straightwashing the beloved bisexual icon garnered national news attention, NBC appeared to have second thoughts…
Review: Red Sonja #17 – An Almost Goodbye to Simone
Red Sonja #17 Gail Simone (script), Walter Geovanni (illustration), Vinicius Andrade (colors), Simon Bowland (letters) Jenny Frison (main cover), Rebekah Isaacs (variant), & Stephanie Buscema (subscription cover) Dynamite July 29, 2015 Well, here it is, Gail Simone’s next-to-last issue for her run on Red Sonja. I am le sad, but also looking forward to seeing…
Zine Review: Nia King’s ArtLife #2: Don’t Quit Yr Day Job!
ArtLife #2 Nia King Nia King has an uncanny ability to make her readers feel cared for and welcome. I imagine an interview with Nia would be cozy and natural; she would find you a comfortable chair, make you coffee, and give you that rare feeling that she’s really, actually listening.
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Comics + Theater = Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together?
Archie Getting a Broadway Musical Adaptation From Funny or Die Creators Riverdale is coming to Broadway, thanks to a recently announced deal that will bring an adaptation of the iconic Archie to NYC stages from the crew behind Funny or Die. This is going to be a comedic take on the idyllic Archie story, and the rousing success…
Books That Shaped Me: I, Robot
It was with some trepidation that I picked Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot as part of WWAC’s “Book That Shaped Me” series. I know that there’s probably something a little off about picking something written by a man in the 1940s and 1950s. Couldn’t I have picked something else? I was a voracious reader as a…
Finally! Hoopla Brings Digital Comics to Libraries
There was a bit of a flurry of excitement in the library world last month: DC announced that they were making some of their titles available to library patrons through the streaming service Hoopla. If you haven’t heard about Hoopla you should probably go call or email your public library right now to get see…
