It’s hard to discuss Meg Cabot without considering the feelings of teen me. I grew up with her writing, and it helped my reading transition from middle school to young adult with The Princess Diaries. From there, I took off devouring almost everything she’s written from series (1-800-Where-R-You) to the standalone (How To Be Popular) to her adult…
Prison vs Vision, B-Movies & Surprise: Comic Book Reading Diary
I went to the comic shop for the first time in a year! Things are looking good there—the spined books are shelved by genre now. In my opinion, that’s the best way to do it. What do you think? Single issues, lacking spines, and thus unshelvable, are laid out on a full wall (kids’ section…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Crossover to the Max!
I’ve been a fan of Lumberjanes from the start. A ragtag group of queer ladies kicking supernatural butt? In a comic for kids? Yes, please! Since its launch in 2015, it has become one of my favorite comics. If I’m being honest, it’s what really drew my attention to Boom! Studios in the first place….
Fashion Fantasy: Magical Girls, Skimpy Armor, and Modeling
Anybody who has ever sided with the cute weapon over the more powerful one knows that looking cute is just as much a part of having fun gaming as taking down enemies. But one series exemplifies this more than any other—Final Fantasy. Final Fantasy‘s fashion is at once absurd and iconic, bizarre and gorgeous, heinous…
Women Who Shaped Me: An Interview with my Mom and Comic Artist Cynthia Martin
When I was 14, my mother began training me to drink coffee. She would warm up a mug that was mostly milk and put a little coffee in it. Over time we adjusted the ratios until I ditched the milk entirely, and I still drink my coffee black—just like her. I love telling this story to explain…
Interview with Toronto Comics Anthology Vol 3 Editor: Allison O’Toole
In January, I wrote about the comics I finally I got to read after buying them from Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) years ago and the Toronto Comics: Volume 1 was among them. It was through this post that my friend, Allison O’Toole, notified me of her new role as one of the editors behind the upcoming third volume. She…
Mighty Marvel Monday: All-New, All-Different Continuity
Friendly reminder that the second season of Daredevil will debut this Friday on Netflix. I am very grateful that it’s this weekend and not next weekend, since next weekend is Wondercon. As with Jessica Jones’ release, I’m anticipating linking the best articles I can find that can be written in 24 hours. Until then, I…
Women, POC, and LGBTQ Creators in February’s Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics has had successes and failures at representation in its characters in recent months. But what about the creators of these comics? Do the writers, pencillers, inkers, colorists, letterers, and cover artists Marvel hires to weave its narratives reflect reality, or do they perpetuate the same disappointing history?
Weekend Review: #VisibleWomen, Diversity, Black Canary, MAN PLUS
March 8th was International Women’s Day, where we celebrate the women who have helped shape our past, present, and future. I work with a lot of those women right here at Women Write About Comics and I love to read what they have to say on so many different things. If you missed what we’ve…
This Week in WWAC History: Superman and Lois Lane
In anticipation of the highly anticipated release of Batman v Superman, I’m mixing up the regularly scheduled program a little to bring you a group of articles from the WWAC archives highlighting individual thoughts on Superman and Lois Lane as characters, and as portrayed in comics. Enjoy!
Shinbun Saturday: TOKYOPOP Hits Hollywood…Again
Happy Saturday, readers! Vernieda and Angel here to bring you up to speed on the week in manga. Planning a trip to Japan this year? You might want to check out the 88-stop anime pilgrimage tour that Kadokawa will be offering for foreign tourists! The tour was announced at a meeting of interest for the…
MARVEL Avengers Academy: More Style than Substance
MARVEL Avengers Academy TinyCo, Inc. Mobile Platforms March 2016 If you’re a Marvel fan and a mobile gamer, there’s a good chance that you were eagerly anticipating TinyCo’s Avengers Academy. It’s been out for a few weeks now, and has experienced some ups and downs as feedback from fans has been rolling in. The general…
