Let’s talk about anime fashion that depicts queerness. Rather, let’s talk about anime fashion that evokes or depicts queerness while being worn by queer folks. This distinction’s importance is tantamount to the politicizing nature of the construct I’m going to discuss in this article; “Queer Anime Fashion.”
Friendship, Fate and First Love in When Dimple Met Rishi
When Dimple Met Rishi Sandhya Menon Simon Pulse May 2017
What the Heck is Marvel Legacy? A Primer
On Friday, the “House of Ideas” revealed their much hyped and (in the optimistic eyes of Marvel PR) anticipated new relaunch, Marvel Legacy. In what was one of the most underwhelming and confusing rollouts in recent memory, Marvel released eight sets of GIFs which included the covers for the upcoming “new” line. Covered by most…
Dear Sylvanas Windrunner: It’s Definitely Not You
Dear Sylvanas Windrunner, We’ve fallen out of touch. It’s me, not you—I used to have free time, or at least I used to not care about the things I was ignoring to play World of Warcraft. Now that I have jobs and side projects I enjoy, I just don’t have time to grind and grind…
Wet Moon: Gothicly Reflect During Feeble Wanderings
I first picked up Wet Moon, a graphic novel series by Sophie Campbell, last year at the recommendation of a friend. When asked what it was about, my friend said, “It’s like, well, hmmm. People at college, with spooky?” After reading it I can better understand her elevator pitch predicament. There is a lot going…
That Bad Boy Image: Hail to the King
Welcome to Image Boys Behaviour Graph–or, when this becomes an inevitable smash hit column, IBBG–where we celebrate 25 years of Image by making a very statistically accurate graph looking at what the boys are up to in this most momentous year in the history of the EXTREME bad boys of comics. WHERE THEY WERE: 1992…
2017 Hugo Reviews: Short Stories
It’s that time of the year again: the latest Hugo finalists have been unveiled, and enthusiasts across the net are picking their favourites and not-so-favourites. I shall begin my own four-part take with the Best Short Story category.
After Wonder Woman: Why Storm Won’t Be the Next Superhero Film
Gal Gadot’s incarnation of Wonder Woman is resonating with superhero fans and feminists. The fantasy/science fiction film directed by Patty Jenkins grossed over $129 million (IMBD) and earned Lynda Carter’s stamp of approval. I chatted with fableist and superhero fan, Candice Lola to discuss black female superhero characters in movies and television.
LA Zine Fest – Zine Review Roundup
LA Zine Fest stormed its way into downtown LA’s fashion district and brought with it an incredible number of cartoonists and zine makers creating art at every intersection. One of the most inclusive, accessible, and incredible shows I’ve ever attended, I actually left with a whole bunch of amazing (and affordable) zines, which, as a…
Metal Gear: The Weird Difference Distance Makes
I don’t like playing Metal Gear. I love experiencing Metal Gear. I love Solid Snake. Because I love him because there is enough in the game to make me love him, enough character interaction and gameplay opportunity to ask me to love him and exhibit why I might stick around, and because I stick around…
Real Life Horror Inspiring Fiction: Comic Review of Destroyer by Victor LaValle
Victor LaValle’s Destroyer #1 Victor LaValle (Writer), Dietrich Smith (Artist), Micaela Dawn (Cover Artist) Boom! Studios May 24, 2017 Victor LaValle’s horror comic Destroyer is a six-issue series that is a new take on the Frankenstein mythos. The story is about a grieving mother and scientist who lost her son to a police shooting, who is now…
