Archie #28 Mark Waid, Ian Flynn (writers), Audrey Mok (art), Kelly Fitzpatrick (colors), Jacck Morelli (letters) Archie Comics February 14, 2018 I have been following this new run of Archie since issue #1. While I don’t quite have the problems that many of my WWAC sistren have with Mark Waid’s writing, the Betty-drag-race-wheelchair arc nearly…
DC PUBWATCH: the Solicitation Situation
So, I’ve been behind on getting you guys Rebirth Roundups, and I apologize on that front. I’ll be coming back soon, with a slightly revised format, but for now I want to talk about all the big changes coming in June from DC Comics. Lots of titles are changing hands, and most for the better….
Prepare For Shattered Grid: Previously, On Go Go Power Rangers
The upcoming Shattered Grid event is about to overlap two BOOM! Studios Power Ranger titles—if you haven’t caught up yet, never fear. In this article I get you up to speed on what is going on in the Power Rangers comic verse’s younger, more emotional cousin, Go Go Power Rangers. [For more help, check out…
Let Capture Creatures Capture Your Imagination
Capture Creatures, Volume 1 Frank Gibson (writer); Becky Dreistadt (pencils); Kelly Bastow (inks); Tracy Liang, Joseph Bergin II, Lin VIsel, Becky Dreistadt, Katy Farina (colors); Britt Wilson (letters) Boom Studios February 2018 Decades after war ravaged the environment, teenagers Tamzen and Jory visit the Pacific Coast reclamation area, Tamzen to see her scientist father, and…
Cybernary Has Nothing To Say
The nineties roll off of Cybernary. If the comic had a smell, it’d be diesel and Teen Spirit, all raucous and chaotic and mostly unpleasant, unless you’re a particular type of person. I’m not that person.
Previously, On Comics: Spotlight on Women of Color
Hello all and welcome back to Previously, On Comics. We missed you while our website was down last time, but we’re here again to deliver you a roundup of comics news. Let’s get caught up together! Black Panther fans will be more than happy to hear that the Dora Milaje are getting their own three-issue…
Beautiful Canvas: A Fever Dream on Page
Beautiful Canvas Volume 1 Ryan K Lindsay (Writer), Sami Kivela (Artist), Triona Farrell (Colours), Ryan Ferrier (Letters) Black Mask Studios 28 February, 2018 From the co-creator of the brilliant fantasy Viking tale Eternal, Ryan K Lindsay, comes the story of an assassin and the target she saves. But, that is putting it mildly. The actual…
Comic Book Name Game: Week Five
It’s the Year of the Knockoff here at WWAC, and to illustrate just how samey comic book characters have been, I’m going to chain together all of their names, using an element of the last one to pick the next one. I’ll also mention their other name(s) and where they’re “from.” For the sake of…
Knit Your Comics: Jessica Jones-Inspired Infinity Scarf
I love the Marvel Netflix series Jessica Jones. Full disclosure: the comics themselves haven’t appealed to me, but I’m a huge fan of the show and in particular Krysten Ritter’s portrayal of Jessica Jones. Being a knitter, I immediately wanted to knit Jessica’s infinity cowl since the very first promotional image still. (And learn how…
Coming Out of My Cage: Twisted Romance #4
Twisted Romance #4 Alex de Campi, Sarah Winifred Searle, Naomi Salman (writers), Sarah Winifred Searle, Trungles (artists) Image Comics February 28, 2018 The final issue of Twisted Romance features an incredible cover from Trungles, promising you a lush fairytale with a princess, a dragon, and beautiful swirls and curls in the art. Alex de Campi,…
Vampironica #1 Has Teeth
Vampironica #1 Greg Smallwood and Meg Smallwood (writers), Greg Smallwood (artist), Jack Morelli (letterer) Archie Comics March 7, 2018 Come closer, and I’ll tell you something—don’t worry, I won’t bite. The truth is, I’ve always been #TeamVeronica. That’s not to disparage her best friend, perennial girl next door Betty, but Veronica—rich, spoiled, cheerleader from hell…
Star Wars Adventures: Forces of Destiny – Rose and Paige are Sisters in Action
Star Wars Adventures: Forces of Destiny #5: Rose and Paige Delilah Dawson (writer), Nicoletta Baldari (artist and colours), Tom B. Long (letters) IDW Publishing 31 January, 2018 In the final Forces of Destiny comic, sisters Rose and Paige Tico set out to explore a new planet, as the Resistance tries to stay alive and defend…
