Hello lovely readers, and welcome to Magic from the Mothership! It’s been far too long since the last time we saw you, especially since the last time we saw you we were over at Bookmarked, talking about all the coolest books we’ve read from March to May of this year. But now Bookmarked is here at WWAC…
Out of the Bottle with the Latest DC Super Hero Girls
DC Super Hero Girls: Out of the Bottle Shea Fontana (writer); Marcelo Di Chiara, Agnes Garbowska and Mirka Andolfo (artists); Janice Chiang (letterer); Silvana Brys and Jeremy Lawson (colours) DC Comics Aug 1, 2018 It’s August, which means the release of DC Comics’ latest trade of their hit kids comic series, DC Super Hero Girls:…
AfterShock’s Christina Harrington on Doggos, Ancient Fish, and the Beating of her Comics-Loving Heart
Editorial Eye is a new WWAC series where we go behind the scenes with comic and book editors to learn about their role in the creative process and discover how their passion for their industry helps shape their work. AfterShock Comics is very proud of the books they have produced in only three years. They…
X-Men Book Club: What Ever Happened to Doug Ramsey, aka Cypher?
“So, let’s talk about Cypher,” said Nola. “Who the hell is that? Oh wait. Never mind! I know … I think?” Wendy replied, scratching her head. “I only really know of him because of the Phalanx Covenant business where he worked with/became Douglock or … Something … ?” And that, folks, is how our very…
2018 Hugo Awards Celebrate Apocalypse, Robotics and Social Satire
The Hugo Awards have been and gone once again. Another years’ worth of science fiction and fantasy has been mulled over by Worldcon’s voting base, and another batch of the prized shiny rockets have been presented to the creators deemed most deserving For the third year in a row, Best Novel went to an instalment of N….
Previously, On Comics: Legend of Korra, Smut Peddler, and 900 Pieces of Comic History
It’s time to cover comics happenings, so let’s catch up together.
Let’s Rumble: Betty and Veronica Vixens Volume 1
Betty and Veronica Vixens Volume 1 Jamie L. Rotante (Writer), Eva Cabrera (Art), Rachel Deering (Letters), Elaina Unger (Colours) Archie Comics July 24, 2018 The premise of this comic couldn’t be simpler. Craving some excitement and danger, Betty and Veronica decide to start a biker gang. They round up a few of their friends—Midge, Ethel…
Cover Girl: Smooth Criminals #1
Welcome to Cover Girl. Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring one or more women. This month, Nola, Claire, and Annie discuss Leisha Riddel’s cover for Smooth Criminals #1 from BOOM! Studios.
Power Rangers Shattered Grid: Who is Tommy Oliver?
If you have even looked at the Power Rangers comics or read one of our reviews, you’ll have seen the name Tommy Oliver at least somewhere. If you are at a point where you have seen his name, but have no idea who he is and, at this point, are too afraid to ask, then…
About Those J. Scott Campbell X-Men Black Covers – Social Media Discourse in the “Blue Age” of Comics
A week ago, I was presenting original research at the first annual Comics Studies Society Conference. My paper, “The Blue Age of Comic Books,” was about the digitization of comic books and comic book culture (you can read an early version here). [Update: you can read the full, peer-reviewed “The Blue Age of Comic Books”…
Dream or Nightmare: Sandman Universe #1
Sandman Universe #1 Bilquis Evely (artist), Max Fiumara (artist), Sebastian Fiumara (artist), Tom Fowler (artist), Domonike Stanton (artist), Nalo Hopkinson (writer), Kat Howard (writer), Simon Spurrier (writer), Dan Watters (writer) Vertigo Comics August 8, 2018 Sandman Universe #1 returns to the Dreaming, realm of the Lord of Dreams, as Sandman celebrates its thirtieth birthday this…
Felicia D. Henderson on The Punisher, Mental Health, and Bringing More Graphic Novels to the Screen
Felicia D. Henderson has not been writing comics for some time. Since her runs on several DC Comics titles between 2010 and 2011, Henderson has returned to the screen where she has firmly established herself as a creative powerhouse in the industry. She recently signed a multiyear deal with 20th Century Fox that will have…