Seven episodes into Supergirl, the television show has proven to contain a lot of talent both behind the cameras and in front. It may even be the best live-action superhero show that has come out of DC’s recent crop thus far. From the first episode, it has put in effort to be woman-friendly, both in…
The Capsule Corp Legacy: Technology and Women in Anime
In the year 2015, where technology is so pivotal and so advanced, the sad fact remains that women make up a small percentage of jobs in scientific fields. Only a few months ago, the Huffington Post reported that the number of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers is actually declining. Even Barbie,…
Merry Scary Christmas: Nightmare Before Christmas
As I shared for Halloween, I’m not good at being scared. I’m a big baby that has to keep the lights on after every foray into the creepier side of films. Even when those films have stayed with me in positive ways for years, the fear is a constant, coursing tension in my body. Such…
Mighty Marvel Monday: Year In Review
It’s Monday, which means it’s another Mighty Marvel Monday, and it’s actually the LAST Mighty Marvel Monday of 2015, which makes me feel pretty nostalgic. I started writing this column in January of 2015, and while there were definite highs and lows, I feel that by looking at Marvel news on a weekly basis, and synthesizing and…
The Bloomingdale’s Star Wars Fashion Collection: Conceptually Dull, but Mostly Interesting
This month, various fashion designers—Cynthia Rowley, Billy Reid, Diane von Furstenberg, Giles Deacon, Halston, Opening Ceremy, Ovadia & Sons, Parker, Rag & Bone, Timo Weiland, and Todd Snyder—created looks inspired by the new Star Wars movie. The looks specifically range in inspiration from BB-8, Rey, Captain Phasma, Kylo Ren, the Stormtrooper armor, Finn, and Chewbacca….
Fat Positivity in Comics: What I Need From Faith
There’s a temptation, when a marginalized group is getting representation for the first time, to say nothing but good things. Those who are critical are accused of not being supportive or overly critical (as we recently saw with Albert Ching’s piece on why he doesn’t want an Asian-American Danny Rand.) But when it comes to…
Aldnoah.Zero Volume 1: Space Tragedy in the Making
Aldnoah.Zero, Vol. 1 Olympus Knights (story); Pinakes (art); Sheldon Drzka (translation); Brndn Blakeslee, Lys Blakeslee (lettering) Yen Press, Dec 2015 Disclaimer: Yen Press provided a complimentary review copy upon which this article is based. After the first few pages, I wanted to call Aldnoah.Zero a space opera. After another few pages, I wanted to call it a…
Last Minute Gift Guide: KidLit Edition
I know I’m not the only one who still has some last minute shopping to do this holiday season. Thankfully, the ladies of WWAC are here to help you with your shopping needs. The first edition of these last minute gift guides will focus on any of the younger crowd you may have on your list.
This Week in WWAC History: Indian-Inspired Shepherd’s Pie and What We Were Playing
Whether it’s a normal week or a madcap, festivities-own-your-life week, the crew at WWAC hopes you still have the time to put your feet up and dig through our archives.
Shinbun Saturday: Your Manga Could Be the Next Shounen Jump Plus Hit
Viz Manga publishing Naruto epilogue in 2016 Print versions will make their way into the hands of North American readers on January 5, though the epilogue volume is already available on the Viz Media website app. Set after the conclusion of Naruto, the epilogue will feature Naruto’s son, and Sasuke’s daughter takes center stage as…
A Fan-Curated Taylor Swift Book
I thought I’d seen mainstream publishing attempt some strange things, but Simon & Schuster’s ambitious Taylor Swift book is probably the most interesting. Set to release in October 24, 2016, the book will be a massive collection of photos, fan art, and the best written works on the singer to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tswift’s first record release….
Drink Your Comics: Marvel Holiday Comics
Drink Your Comics is wrapping up the year with a tribute to Marvel’s Christmas comics which include villains like Venom Claus, and even Hydra Claus amidst stories titled “A Spider-Man Christmas Carol,” “Catastrophe on 34th Street,” and “The Night Before X-mas” and were either written for or collected into a variety of holiday specials. Fortunately, Al and Kate…