I really like Rafael Albuquerque’s Joker variant Batgirl art. Albuquerque expertly manages the shadow play in the piece, the casual aggression of the Joker juxtaposed against Batgirl’s terrified stiff body and her eyes, those evocative eyes, that manage to make the viewer an active participant in the piece, sharing Barbara’s horror. I’m a fan of…
Breaking Down Canada Reads’ 2015 Barrier Breaking Debate
Update: Ru by Kim Thúy has won Canada Reads 2015. Congratulations to the author and the book’s defender, Cameron Bailey. I, like the panelists, must preface this by saying that all five books featured on Canada Reads 2015 belong on the show. That’s not up for debate. What’s up…
That Batgirl Cover was Bad and DC Can Do Better
So that Batgirl/Joker variant cover got pulled, and that’s great. But it’s not enough.
Canada Reads: And The Birds Rained Down
This year the theme of Canada Reads is “What is the one book to break barriers?” Some of our writers decided to join in and defend some of the short listed titles. And The Birds Rained Down Jocelyne Saucier Translated by Rhonda Mullins Coach House Books
Who Do We Listen To And Why Can We Hear Them? Criticism, Satisfaction, Responsibility, Service
It’s strange how so much isn’t surprising. Chris Sims, currently of ComicsAlliance and Marvel’s rose-tinted X-Men ’92–you might know him as @theisb or that guy with the laughing pink guy twitter icon, fan amongst fans– used to be the kind of fanboy who would lock onto hate like a dog on the last dear bone of their…
This is My (Animal) Jam
I am a gaming mom, so it should come as no surprise that my kids have gotten into gaming too. They enjoying watching me play games like Dragon Age: Inquisition, and I even let them add their two cents to the process when appropriate. But when mommy needs to have some sexy times with her pixel…
Get Your Game on Wednesday: GRRL Power edition
March came in like a lamb and is certainly going out like a lion! GDC, PAX East, SXSW have made this month drip with oodles of awesome gaming sneak peeks, discussions and news. This week, we have games, with playable female characters, winning awards, teen girls beta testing games, a Tesla vs. Edison show down…
Canada Reads: A Persistent Memory, In Defense of Ru by Kim Thuy
This year the theme of Canada Reads is “What is the one book to break barriers?” Some of our writers decided to join in and defend some of the short listed titles. Ru Kim Thuy Random House Canada “When I left this country 18 years ago, I didn’t know how strangely departure would obliterate return:…
Star Spangled Stories: Milkyway Hitchhiking
Milkyway Hitchhiking, Vol. 1 & 2 Sirial Yen Press November, 2014 & January, 2015
Women Making Comics: An Interview with Emet Comics Founder Maytal Gilboa
Emet Comics is an upcoming imprint of comics by women for women. Founded by Maytal Gilboa late last year, Emet Comics currently has six comic books in production to be sold digitally through Comixology around June this year. The website launches in a few weeks, where you’ll be able to read previews of all their…
I’m Loving: Lord Snooty and His Pals
My God, Dudley D. Watkins was a genius. It’s not a word I use lightly. While there are a lot of comics creators out there with staggering levels of talent whose work can make you see the world in a whole new way, they’re not all geniuses as such. But every line that Watkins drew,…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Lots of Thoughts and Feelings on Editors + Dominic Cooper?
First up, the Preacher TV Adaptation Allegedly Eyeing Dominic Cooper for Titular Character. This adaptation of Garth Ennis’ and Steve Dillon’s Vertigo series has been long in the making, but they may finally be getting closer to casting their leading man. Dominic Cooper, probably best known to comic fans as Howard Stark in Captain America and the recent Agent…
