What’s going on in the Vault this month? As always, they seem to be busy with several different projects. Though they haven’t released too many comics since my last Pubwatch, they still have enough on the shelf to keep readers’ attention.
Poltergeist Girls, Part 2: From Carrie to Carol Anne
The Exorcist was part of a flurry of late sixties and seventies films about supernatural children. Rosemary’s Baby (1968) was the trendsetter, and in 1976 The Omen would expand upon the theme with the exploits of young antichrist Damien Thorn. That year also saw the release of Carrie, based on the 1974 debut novel of…
The ABC of Typography is a Font of Knowledge
The ABC of Typography Seyhan Argun, Aseyn, François Ayroles, Hervé Bourhis, Alexandre Clérisse, Olivier Deloye Libon, Delphine Panique, Jake Raynal, Anne Simon, and Singeon (illustrators), Edward Gauvin (translator), David Rault (writer) SelfMadeHero September 12, 2019 From its title The ABC of Typography may seem like it would be for toddlers, but it actually offers a…
Stage Dreams is the Comic Queer and Trans Teens Deserve
Stage Dreams Mel Gillman Lerner Publishing/Graphic Universe September 3, 2019 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Three years ago, I interviewed incredible color pencil artist Mel Gillman about Stage Dreams, a young adult graphic novel they were drawing for Lerner Publishing’s imprint, Graphic Universe….
A Fresh Take on Tarot: Isabella Rotman’s This Might Hurt Deck
It has been a great couple of years to be a tarot reader. The rise in popularity of self published decks has been amazing and some truly talented artists have undertaken the extraordinary task of illustrating all 78 cards. My latest tarot obsession is comic artist Isabella Rotman’s This Might Hurt Tarot Deck, a modernized…
Cynthia von Buhler Invites You to The Illuminati Ball
An invitation arrives at your doorstep. The Baron and Baroness de Rothschild have invited you to attend the exclusive and mysterious Illuminati Ball. Do you accept? In Cynthia von Buhler’s newest graphic novel, five people from various walks of life — connected by their desires for love, money, respect, power, and fame — do, completing the application…
Benji Nate’s Lorna is Cute, Violent and Relatable
Lorna Benji Nate Silver Sprocket May 2019 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Lorna is a comic about a girl who loves knives, loves to threaten boys, collects skeletons, and maybe is the reason those skeletons are available to be collected. It is about…
For Your Consideration: Keanu Reeves Is a Second Look at the First Keanussance Man
For Your Consideration: Keanu Reeves Kitty Curran (author), Larissa Zageris (author) Quirk Publishing October 15, 2019 So, let’s talk about Keanu Reeves. His star has shone since his acting breakout in the late ‘80s, but it’s hit a meteoric rise since his appearance at E3 in June 2019 and subsequent memefication. It’s safe to say…
WWACommendations: X-Men vs. Vampires, Emily Carroll, Harleen, Chronin
Happy October! What comics are you reading lately? October is my favorite month, not just because of Halloween, but fall activities like soccer, marching band, drinking apple cider, and hearing the crunch of fallen leaves on a walking path. Do you have favorite spooky or horror comics you’ve read lately? Let us know on Twitter!…
Stephanie Phillips on Butcher of Paris, World Wars, and Researching History
They say truth is stranger, and scarier, than fiction, and Stephanie Phillips’ latest limited series, Butcher of Paris, is about to prove that fact. Phillips, writer of The Devil Within, and Descendent, is no stranger to history, horror, and mystery. But with Butcher of Paris, she delves into true crime territory that hits a little close…
Powers of X #6: See The Cage
Powers of X #6 VC’s Clayton Cowles (letterer), Marte Gracia & David Curiel (colorists), Jonathan Hickman (writer), Tom Muller (design), R. B. Silva & Pepe Larraz (artists) Marvel Comics October 9, 2019 This review contains spoilers for Powers of X #6.
Previously On Comics: News Flash—Kids like Comics. And Manga.
Hello again! It’s once again time for WWAC’s weekly news round up of everything you might have missed last week.
