A comics creator harassed me for months on Twitter and I don’t want to say his name. It wasn’t even that bad, is what I’ve always told myself; more an endless stream of Well Actually and gaslighting than threats of harm. It wasn’t even that bad, is what I tell myself, wishing I hadn’t let…
Kickstarter of the Week: Acrobatica Infiniti Circus
Have you ever dreamed of running away and joining the circus? This might be the Kickstarter for you! Acrobatica Infiniti Circus combines acrobatic performers with geek characters to create America’s first traveling “Nerd Circus,” promoting “real humans with unreal skills making fiction a reality.” Created by Tano Karo, the Acrobatica Infiniti Circus (AI Circus) was conceived on…
The DC Daily Planet: The Artist Speaks
Happy Friday, crusaders! I have my first fight tomorrow, so please excuse my flighty cut-week brain, even if you don’t excuse some of DC’s and DC-adjacent behavior this week. The big news, of course, is that cover, and the outcry surrounding first its reveal and then the news of its cancellation. Listen, maybe you really,…
The Hidden Message of Saga, or, Why We Can’t Help But Love It
During the last few years, I have read tons of books, and just a few of them had what I call a “magic wardrobe” effect. You might have experienced it too: you open the book, time collapses, and you’re suddenly on the last page and the clock displays 4am. There is some distinctive type of…
The Spider-Gwen Playlist You’ve Always Wanted
We finally got our Spider-Gwen series and the first issue was fantastic! While reading it, I couldn’t help but get a vibe that could only be explained as a rock and hip hop fusion. Urban angst with an arrogant bass. Of course, I decided to make you all the essential Spider-Gwen playlist for your reading enjoyment. You’re…
Badertorial Marketnope: The Cover That Should Not Have Been
DC Entertainment: We publish comic books about the greatest heroes in the world, and the most evil villains imaginable. The Joker variant covers for June are in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the Joker. Regardless if fans like Rafael Albuquerque’s homage to Alan Moore’s THE KILLING JOKE graphic novel from 25 years ago, or…
“No One Is Only One Thing”: She-Hulk Navigates Identities, Frustration, and Resilience in Newest Reboot
She-Hulk 1-12 Charles Soule (W), Javier Pulido (A), Ronald Wemberly (A) Kevin Wada (C) Marvel Comics 2014-2015 Guest writer Nyala Ali shares her thoughts on the latest reboot of the Jade Giantess, She-Hulk!
WWAC Warrior: Why I Can Be a Warrior Without a Six-Pack
Our WWAC Warriors have been doing some great and inspiring work. Desiree has been working on becoming her own superhero. Laura is morphing into a real live Batgirl, and Lela is fighting endometriosis like Wonder Woman versus Villainy Incorporated. I am thoroughly impressed with what they are doing, and how they are tying their fitness…
Preacher Casts Ruth Negga as Tulip
We have our first piece of official Preacher casting news from AMC: Ruth Negga has been cast as female lead character Tulip! Negga’s previous geek TV credits include Misfits and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. She also played Shirley Bassey in the BBC’s 2011 TV biopic of the veteran singer/goddess, which isn’t exactly a geek culture production…
March Roundtable: Kids and Games
Welcome to the next installment of the Game Section’s monthly roundtable! Growing up is weird. Gaming can be strange. The games children play? Often truly bizarre. This month we talked about games we played as children. Apparently we all know our way around a solo board game or two. What did you all play, readers?…
The Thursday Book Beat: Final Discworld Novel Coming from Terry Prachett
Last Discworld novel The Shepherd’s Crown will still be published Terry Prachett’s passing was a shock to thousands of fans, but they don’t need to say goodbye to the Discworld universe just yet: artist Paul Kidby has confirmed that he is working on illustrations for the last novel Prachett was able to complete. Joan Didion essay…
Where Do We Stand? Women in February’s Comics and Graphic Novel Sales
Spring is on its way and my comics reading list is somewhat under control. I’m happy to report that February has some improvements for representation of women. I have been watching and waiting for a month when neither Marvel nor DC had the number 1 spot on the single issues list. This month, IDW pushes…