I never really needed KISS, but this comic is not just for foot-soldiers in the existing KISS Army. KISS the band can be defined along several lines. They’re a glam rock outfit. They’re a bunch of guys who wear semi-erotic face paint and skintight gear. They’re a #brand. In my entertainment life I already have…
2017 Comics Journalism and Critics Survey
Many people in comics feel uncomfortable discussing money. Many more feel uncomfortable confronting editors or employers about issues in the work environment. I decided to poll comics journalists and critics to find out: who they are, how much money they’re making, and how comfortable they are doing their work. This unscientific survey is open to…
Presenting Dark Horse: Cats, Hammers, Berger Books
Welcome to the first installment of Presenting Dark Horse ! This cleverly named column will be a monthly roundup of all the latest comic releases, industry news and miscellaneous musings about Dark Horse Comics, presented by a longtime comics fan and admirer of this publisher’s unique content library. Here is a brief introduction for those…
Dreamy Dads of DDADDS: Our Dadveal
We in the Games Section, like the rest of the internet, are obsessed with Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator, or DDADDS for short. Over the next few weeks you’ll see a variety of opinions and essays from us about this new cultural icon, but first: our Dads!
Crying About Animal Comics With Jill Thompson
The day after Jill Thompson wins three Eisner Awards we manage to squeeze in a few minutes to talk. Unsurprisingly, everyone wants to talk to her. I’d been planning to interview for weeks and had a slate of questions for her all about Beasts of Burden: What the Cat Dragged In, her Dark Horse one…
Previously On Comics: Back Once Again With the Dull Behaviour
Last week in comics started off plenty loud with an internet outcry over harassment suffered by Marvel Comics editor Heather Antos after she posted a picture online of herself and several coworkers sharing milkshakes in honour of the late Flo Steinberg. Comics creators, fans, and journalists all rallied under the hashtag #MakeMineMilkshake to show solidarity…
Valiant Buzz: A little bit of Faith and a whole lot of ICONS
With the end of July inevitably comes the end of San Diego Comic Con talk. But luckily for you, we still have some buzz up our sleeves. At SDCC, Valiant Comics unveiled their blind bag exclusives — three, individually bagged in opaque plastic, editions of their “ICONS” initiative. They include: Bloodshot: Salvation #1, Ninja-K #1, and…
Her (Disney) Universe Fashion Show 2017
Geeks gone glam: the Her Universe Fashion Show returned to San Diego Comic Con for its fourth year and showcased the work of 25 fashion designers, all looking to win the prize of designing Her Universe’s 2018 clothing line. “If you can dream it, you can do it,” Ashley Eckstein, founder of the brand, told…
The Surprising (Yet Imperfect) Accessibility of San Diego Comic Con
Going into San Diego Comic Con, I was filled with a mix of apprehension and dread. Last year’s con had been a nightmare in regards to accessibility. And this year, with the many tasks and more responsibilities I had coming into this con, I was sure the week would be a cluster fuck of epic…
NYAFF Short Reviews: Hong Kong Panorama Films
Soul Mate Director: Derek Tsang Cast: Dongyu Zhou, Sandra Ma, and Toby Lee North American premiere: September 23, 2016
2017 Hugo Reviews: Novels
Short stories, novelettes, and novellas have been dealt with. That leaves just one more major prose fiction category at the Hugo Awards: Best Novel. Here are this year’s finalists for the title…
