Most parents I know have rules about how much time their kids can use tablets or smartphones. And if not rules, they have guilt. How dare we let kids waste time on shitty mobile games when they could be playing outside or reading (never mind that games can improve hand-eye coordination, critical thinking, and teach…
Two Takes On Iceman #1-3
Iceman #1-3 Sina Grace (writer), Alessandro Vitti (penciler), Rachelle Rosenberg (colorist), VC’s Joe Sabino (letterer), Kevin Wada (covers) Marvel Comics June-July 2017
We Have Voices, Too: Milkshakes with Taneka Stotts
She’s written multiple comics, like Deja Brew and Full Circle. She’s published the first fiery book in Elements, a series of anthologies that features creators of color, front and center. She’s been a champion for POC creators, and independent comics. She’s inspired and inspiring. She spends a lot of time reading comics out of her…
DC Conquers TV at #SDCC2017
If you turn on the CW at any point during the week now, there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing a show based on a DC Comics character. In a craze that started with Arrow in 2012, DC Comics has a slew of shows all over your television. On the CW alone we have Arrow,…
Kickstarter: Interview with Artist Katie Wadley (dorkbait)
You might know artist Katie Wadley from her three successful Kickstarter campaigns, two of which were compilations of her Bucky Barnes centric Inktober series. Or you’ve seen her work in Raw, the Hannibal fanwork anthology, and more recently the Steve Rogers/Bucky Barnes fanwork anthology, Not Without You. She has a new Kickstarter for a Marvel…
Dark Matter and the Doomsday Clock! What We Learned from DC at #SDCC2017
A little over a year ago, DC Comics announced their publishing event Rebirth and the titles that it would be comprised of. The brand-wide relaunch has been a major success, and as we head into the second year, I took in several panels at San Diego Comic Con to see what is in store for the…
Five Cute Cartoons You Can Stream Right Now
There’s an abundance of great things to watch on streaming services, and sometimes it can be overwhelming. So here at Women Write About Comics, we’ve put together a list of some of the loveliest animated treasures that the internet has to offer! Whether you’re having a low energy day or just need something inspiring to…
San Diego Comic Con: An Overcrowded But Overall Fun Affair
Over last weekend, a handful of WWAC writers attended the 2017 San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). SDCC started in 1970 at the US Grant Hotel; back then, it had only 300 attendees, took place in the hotel basement, and was meant to showcase the comic book, fantasy, and sci-fi genres that often went overlooked and…
The Infinite Comfort of Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
Eliza and Her Monsters Francesca Zappia HarperCollins May 30, 2017 I’ve not made a secret of my hesitation when it comes to books about fandom. More often than not, they’ve been hit or miss for me. When they’re a hit, they’re a real hit. And when they miss? I’d rather just avoid talking about them….
The Strongest Hero, A Lonely Hero: Depression and Anxiety in One-Punch Man
In the first volume of the One-Punch Man manga, the main protagonist Saitama faces a villainous monster claiming to be the strongest being in existence. Instead of boasting, the villain ruminates about the death of his older brother and realizes that obtaining superhuman strength has cost him greatly. When Saitama jumps into frame to defeat…
Pitch’s Revolutionary Portrayal of Mental Health Struggles
Every other Saturday morning, I get up, and I go to a doctor’s appointment. That’s how it’s always explained to friends and extended family members. In reality, I’m going to my therapist’s house where I sit and chat in her living room or on her porch while her dog demands petting. But if anybody asks,…
