The Devourers Indra Das Del Rey July 12 2016 A mysterious man walks up to a quiet college professor one night at an outdoor festival in Kolkata. He is androgynous and charming, smoking a cigarette. The professor is intrigued and a little scared. Then the stranger says, “I’m a werewolf.”
The Vision (And How I Got Excited For New Comic Book Day Again)
Ongoing comics are a strange game, constantly getting cancelled, renewed, and rebooted. Until I began working at London’s Orbital comics, I’d had a tough time reading anything in single issue format. Then, one fateful afternoon, I picked up The Vision #1. This book (by creative team Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta, with Jordie Bellaire…
Be Inspired by Disney’s Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe Director:Mira Nair Starring: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o Disney September 23, 2016 (Canada)/September 30, 2016 (USA) “In chess, the small one can become the big one.”
Geek Mystique: Lifestyle News for September
It’s that time again! The Lifestyle section Editor’s–that would be me–monthly round-up of carefully curated (meaning stuff I like) geeky lifestyle links! Hide your wallet now.
The Modern Supergirl: What Makes America Today
Man of Steel, John Byrne’s post-Crisis on Infinite Earths take on Superman—with its trimming away of Silver Age sci-fi elements; changing of Lex Luthor into a greedy, corporate businessman; and strong emphasis on Kal-El’s human persona, Clark Kent—is now considered one of the most highly influential runs on the character of all time. Some readings note xenophobia…
Previously on Comics: Using Comics to Increase Money, Awareness, and Cultural Exchange
Hi everyone! Hope you had a good weekend. Here in the Mid-Atlantic, I’m feeling the first bite of autumn. Are you ready for cooler temperatures? No matter the answer, it is perfect comics reading weather. So let’s get caught up on recent headlines! The world has been a scary place lately and we often use…
How to Win Candy Crush & Influence People
So, you’ve come looking for those Candy Crush strategies. You are in luck, my friend: I’ve crawled through the sugary forests to bring you the guide you need.
#TIFF16 Review: Brimstone Is an Overwhelming Revenge Thriller
Brimstone Director: Martin Koolhoven Cast: Guy Pearce, Dakota Fanning, Emilia Jones, Carice Van Houten, Kit Harrington 2016 I left the screening of Brimstone with an overwhelming feeling, but I couldn’t pinpoint just what it was. Scenes played out in my mind as I walked out of the theatre. I tried to identify just what I loved about…
Diversity in Comics: A First Look at Sun Dragon’s Song #1
Sun Dragon’s Song Vol. 1, No. 1 Joyce Chng (Writer) and Kim Miranda (Artist) Rosarium Publishing September 21, 2016 Disclaimer: This review is based on an advanced copy from the publisher.
Roundtable: The WWAC Warriors Talk Ms. Marvel’s Patriotic Pose
You know us as the WWAC Warriors: everyday athletes who love to run, swim, lift weights, walk, train, and fight. We like to talk about fight choreography, realistic vs. impossible poses, and what disciplines our favorite characters embrace. Usually, that discussion is behind the scenes, but today, we wanted to share our thoughts on a recent…
#TIFF16 Review: Toxic Masculinity and Tentacles in The Untamed
The Untamed (La región salvaje) Director: Amat Escalante Starring: Ruth Ramos, Simone Bucio, Jesús Meza, Edén Villavicencio, Kenny Johnston 2016 This review will contain spoilers and discussion of homophobia, rape and rape culture.
Cats and Identity Crises: A Review of Finding Molly
Finding Molly: An Adventure in Catsitting Justine Prado (Writer), Jenn St-Onge (Artist), Carey Pietsch (Colorist), Joyana McDiarmid (Letterer) Emet Comics If you are a poor, unfortunate soul who follows Melissa Brinks and myself on Twitter, you’ve noticed a trend in our chats. As Melissa put it best: “Roughly 80% of our conversations are about cats….