Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice Director: Zack Snyder Writers: Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer Starring: Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg Warner Bros. March 24, 2016 There are two ways to enjoy a viewing of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The tack Zack Snyder probably hopes you take is going…
Heathen Vol.1 : A “Feminist Lesbian Viking Comic Book”
Heathen, Vol. 1 Natasha Alterici (words & art) Literati Press January 20, 2016 “Feminist lesbian viking comic book.” That phrase was in the first sentence when author and artist, Natasha Alterici, reached out to us about her latest creative endeavor. I was hooked immediately, and I snagged the comic for review. (Note: This review is…
Canada Reads: In Defence of Saleema Nawaz’s Bone & Bread
Bone & Bread was first published in 2012, but four years later it still feels timely. It opens with Beena coping with the death of her younger sister, Sadhana, but as it goes on it tells the story of their lives, from when they were children to when Beena’s own child is getting ready to…
Get Your Game On Wednesday: Indies on the rise
Hello, gaming lovelies! Hopefully, you’re all well rested and looking forward to a weekend of gaming. For those celebrating Easter, the the egg hunt is a light and fluffy way to get in some family gaming. Consider bringing along Dixit or Killer Bunnies for the perfect lamb cake accompaniment. All the awards — Are indies starting…
Appropriate for Kids? A Genre Roundtable
Movies are too violent today! TV is full of too much sex! Even kids shows, once innocent and sweet, are full of violent imagery and bad language! Society is crumbling into the sea! Or is it? It’s hard to make decisions about what is and isn’t appropriate for kids. Protective instincts rear up, and even…
Discussing “Generous Bosom”: A Breakdown Press Breakdown
Generous Bosom is a comic I wouldn’t have picked up myself. You know why? All I ever talk about is tits, man. And that’s what I said to Tom at Breakdown Press when he suggested I sample this title (free book, holla) from their library. “I think you should really carve out your niche,” was his salesman’s…
Canada Reads: In Defence of Birdie by Tracey Lindberg
This year the theme of Canada Reads is “starting over.” Some of our writers decided to join in and defend some of the short-listed titles, including Tracey Lindberg’s Birdie. Tracey Lindberg introduces Birdie and her story to readers not in a prologue, nor on page one of chapter one, but instead in her dedication. We read…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Vacation Reading
I spent last week visiting family in Florida, which meant I spent less time interacting with the comics community and more time actually reading books and comics. I thought I might share some thoughts on my vacation reading this week, and some unexpected things I learned in my time on Sanibel Island. Saga, Vol. 5…
Into: Now Our Lives are Stranger
Welcome to An Adventure in Small Games, a monthly series focused on games that cost less than $20, ideally less than $10. In this series, Eve Golden Woods will focus on the indie game and what it has to offer the world of gaming. There will be spoilers. This month Eve takes a look at Into or I Turned…
Cook Your Comics: Super Girlfriend Guacamole
I am beyond thrilled that at this point in my life, I have more women friends than I ever have before. It’s awesome, and it makes my life better all the time. As an overly busy grownup, it’s hard to find time and energy to meet up with friends in person as often as I’d…
BABIES! They’re Cute. But Which Are the Cutest? Here’s a List
Hey now, it’s spring! That means things are hatching. Chicks, rabbits, tulips, etc. And babies! Babies are born all year round (and so are comics published), but lets celebrate the sweet fresh shoots of character while cherries begin to blossom and the air begins to warm. It’s BABIES! The cutest in comics. What age is a…
Canada Reads: In Defence of Lawrence Hill’s The Illegal
This year the theme of Canada Reads is “starting over.” Some of our writers decided to join in and defend some of the short-listed titles. My siblings are second generation Canadians, but I, along with my parents, am first generation. My father came ahead of us to set up, while little me (at a year-and-a-half) and my mother…
