Threadbare: Clothes, Sex & Trafficking Anne Elizabeth Moore (words), the Ladydrawers (art) Microcosm Publishing May 2016 When Microcosm sent the WWAC mailing list their latest releases, both Ginnis Tonik and Alenka Figa jumped on a comic about fashion, clothing, and the politics of production. Alenka had the chance to attend the launch party in Chicago and…
Get Your Game on Wednesday
Howdy, gaming lovelies! It’s been a busy week for game news with more to come. Let’s jump right in and take a look-see. E3 Round-up links In the wake of this weekend’s events, my heart wasn’t into watching the play-by-play of E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) major announcements. If you’re new to watching the buzz, it…
Indigenous Sci-Fi: 3 Takes on ABC’s Cleverman
Cleverman is a new Australian sci-fi/fantasy series that draws upon indigenous Australian (aboriginal) mythology. Collider called it “District 9 with werewolves instead of aliens,” and The New York Times characterized it as “sci-fi with a social conscience.” The series just premiered on ABC TV in Australia and Sundance TV in the US to favorable reviews…
Warriors: Everybody Wants to Be a Cat
On a normal day, there are three cats in my house causing trouble in their own unique ways, but since my 10-year old discovered Erin Hunter’s Warrior series, I sometimes have five to six felines to care for. Sometimes more. My eldest becomes Cinderleaf, a medicine cat, her friend is Lionpaw, an apprentice training to…
Is Warren Ellis a Prophet? Transmetropolitan in 2016 U.S. Politics
This piece is part of a series of comparative essays examining Transmetropolitan against the backdrop of the 2016 U.S. Presidential campaign. It is not a retrospective on whether Transmetropolitan is good or if the comic and its characters have aged well. I’m concerned with only two questions: Is Warren Ellis a wizard who can predict…
Read Your Games: Text-Based Recommendations
Text based games are the best of both worlds, they are low-pressure games and exciting Choose Your Own Adventure stories. They are story-telling at its most immersive. Last year Al Rosenberg recommended a few text-based games to read and play, but if you know our Games Section, you know we can’t wait to get you…
WWAC Talks: Periods, Menstruation, Internal Bleeding, Pt. 1
Recently, WWAC writer Ray Sonne took one for the team and tried out Thinx, period-proof underwear. This got a conversation going about the type of menstruation products out there, and what this usually means for WWAC is “start a roundtable!” In fact, this topic got so many of us going that lifestyle editor, Ginnis, had…
Monster Women: Harrow County and The Witch
Witches are tricky figures in horror fiction. It’s indisputable that witch hunts are a blight on human history, yet we’re still fascinated by their subject as instruments of terror. Maybe we fear an ability to interfere in our lives while hiding in plain sight, or maybe they still tap into uneasiness with feminine power. Look…
The Feminization of Bucky Barnes
In case you haven’t noticed, women really like the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Bucky Barnes. Surprisingly, the direct question of “why?” does not seem to have been asked, which suggests that the question of “what women want” isn’t actually something men are that interested in after all. However, after discussing this with other women and analyzing…
This Week in WWAC History: Webcomics
Webcomics — do you read them? Should you read them? Are you reading a favorite right now you want to share with the world? In the WWAC archives there are plenty of articles for ongoing webcomics and those who’ve reached their end. We also share industry news, staff favorites, and short reviews. Check out a sampling below, and…
She’s Back: The Rebirth of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 Greg Rucka (Writer), Matthew Clark/Liam Sharp (Penciler), Sean Parsons (Inker), Jeremy Colwell/Laura Martin (Colourists), Jodi Wynne (Letterer) and Liam Sharp/Laura Martin (Cover) DC Comics June 8th, 2016 Disclaimer: This review is based on an advanced copy from the publisher and may contain spoilers. I was excited when it was announced that…
Shinbun Saturday: New Live Action Adaptations to Come from Amazon Japan
Happy Saturday, dear readers! It seems to be the summer of live-action adaptations, with the new production of Fullmetal Alchemist leading the pack. It seems popular manga Yowasmushi Pedal will soon be joining the roster! The production team recently announced the series’ cast members, including actors who were part of the Yowamushi Pedal stage play….
