Next month will herald the inaugural Splatterpunk Awards at Killercon Austin, a new book award ceremony that will celebrate the point in horror literature where the greatest achievements meet the lowest of taste. Lucky for you, Bookmarked is here to get its hands dirty with a three-part overview of every single finalist. The Splatterpunk Awards focus on…
2018 Hugo Reviews: Short Stories and Novelettes
The season of the Hugo Awards is upon us once again, and Worldcon’s membership has selected another batch of science fiction and fantasy stories to vie for the coveted trophy. To start off Bookmarked’s coverage of the awards, I am taking a look at the two categories for shorter fiction: Best Short Story and Best Novelette.
A Fistful of Comics: Crowdfunding Roundup July ’18
It’s deeply, horribly, insufferably hot on the northeast coast of the US, which means I’m writing this while touching as little of my computer as physically possible. So let’s jump right in! July has brought yet another crop of incredible campaigns, ranging from artbooks for industry big shots, to tiny charity zines. Check them out,…
I Am Hexed: Kirsten Thompson Brings Queer Witches to Life
I Am Hexed is an exciting new four-part comic book series about queer witches who live in the heart of Washington, D.C. The story is written by Kirsten Thompson and illustrated by Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau, with the fresh lettering of Taylor Esposito. The first issue will be brought to readers through the Kickstarter, which is fully…
Previously On Comics: Spider-Man No More
As usual, the comics industry has had its ups and downs in the last week. As San Diego Comic Con approaches and summer is now in full swing, new comics, comic storylines, and comic-based films continue to emerge. Fans everywhere can rest assured that there’s plenty to keep up with this week.
The Wedding Issue: Ant-Man and Wasp
Aside from “Who would win in a fight?”, no debate gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should marry. In this mini-feature, former Bride Rebecca Henely-Weiss and Bride-to-Be Kayleigh Hearn take a trip down memory lane to the most significant times comic companies took the plunge and got their…
The Wedding Issue: Kitty Pryde and Colossus Mr. and Mrs. X!
Aside from “Who would win in a fight?”, no debate gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should marry. In this mini-feature, former Bride Rebecca Henely-Weiss and Bride-to-Be Kayleigh Hearn take a trip to today’s spinner racks and look at the most recent times comic companies took the plunge…
Hiring Creators: Independent Publishers Have A Chat
Independent comics publishers are always working with talent fresh from the freelance side of the comic book industry. How do they find great stories, with authors, artists, colorists, and letterers that can support their publisher vision? WWAC sat down with five publishers who are kicking in the doors in the comics world to bring diverse,…
Journey Across the Seven Seas: Please Put Some Clothes On, Thx
What do the latest batch of Seven Seas releases have in common? Well, a lot of naked women. Then again, that’s to be expected when two of the new releases are tied to Go Nagai…
Book Beat: Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, the Alternative Nobel Prize, and Police Challenging THUG
Hello everyone! It’s Emily again, writing from the sweltering heat of my un-airconditioned apartment. I hope those of you experiencing this heat wave have been finding ways to keep cool and stay hydrated. And props to everyone who braved the heat for Canada Day or Independence Day activities this week. You’re certainly more adventurous than…
“To Your Eternity” is not “A Silent Voice”
To Your Eternity Volumes 1 – 4 Yoshitoki Ōima (mangaka), Steven LeCroy (translation), Darren Smith (lettering), Haruko Hashimoto and Alexandra Swanson (editing) Kodansha Comics 2017 – 2018 *Note: this article is based on review copies obtained from the publisher. Over the course of their* existence, Fushi has been many things: a moss, a rock, a wolf,…
Her Infernal Descent #3: Hell Never Looked This Good
Her Infernal Descent #3 Lonnie Nadler (Writer), Zac Thompson (Writer), Kyle Charles (Artist), Dee Cunniffe (Colours), Ryan Ferrier (Letters) Aftershock Comics 27 June, 2018 A brokenhearted woman travels through the nine circles of Hell to find her family. Every time Lynn thinks she is getting closer to finding her husband and children, a new obstacle…
