After strongly disliking the first issue, and rather enjoying the second, I suppose it’s fitting that here at the third, I feel…simply fine. It’s worth noting that due to the double-sized first issues of the entire Dawn of X line, this would normally be the fourth installment of the series and a culmination of the…
New Mutants #3: Newer than New Mutants
Writer Ed Brisson takes the wheel from Jonathan Hickman in New Mutants #3, kicking off the first earthbound arc of the book with Flaviano, Carlos Lopez, Travis Lanham, and Tom Muller. While Sunspot and the original New Mutants stumble into intergalactic political intrigue off-world, Armor assembles a Krakoan team drawing from multiple generations of newer…
Previously On Comics: Red Flags Aren’t Festive
Hello Readers! I am the newest rookie at our Previously desk and I’m very excited to be here. But you’re not here for me, you’re here for a recap of what went on last week so let’s get down to it. Vault Comics Hires Rebecca “Tay” Taylor as Managing Editor, Creates Open Submission portal for…
When You Wish Upon a WWAC: A Holiday Gift Guide
Shopping for the holidays can be a struggle, but we here at WWAC are happy to help. We have compiled a range of suggestions of gifts for the geeks in your life with extremely good taste. Existing over a wide spectrum of fandoms and sundry geekeries, our highest priced suggestion is $575, our most affordable…
The Wedding Issue Grand Finale: Superman and Lois Lane
Aside from “Who would win in a fight?” nothing gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should marry. In our final entry (for now!) of this ongoing mini-feature, Rebecca Henely-Weiss and recent bride Kayleigh Hearn take a trip down memory lane to the most significant times comic companies took…
Titan Comics PUBWATCH: December 2019
Light your menorah, pour a glass of eggnog, fire up the carols, and let’s see how Titan Comics is ringing in the holiday season.
Con Diary: Geek Girl Con ’19
Last year I declared Geek Girl Con my ideal convention experience. It came at the right time, a hard time, and it was a huge, necessary step in deciding how I want to live my life. I’m pleased to report that this year that holds true despite some absolutely incredible convention experiences.
Insta Made Me Read It: Weak Hero and Meow Man
Insta Made Me Read It is a bimonthlyish column covering a selection of those comics which are promoted on the official Webtoon Instagram account! Every time I take a look at two comics which I’ve seen on Instagram to get an impression of what’s a) popular and b) rewarded on Webtoon, a massive modern comics-reading…
Far Sector #2: It’s Not Easy Being Green
Far Sector #2 Deron Bennett (letterer), Jamal Campbell (artist), Maggie Howell (assistant editor), N. K. Jemisin (writer), Andy Khouri (editor) DC’s Young Animal December 11, 2019 The cover of Far Sector #2 implies that there’s some downtime. when we open to the first page, Sojourner “Jo” Mullein, dressed in a green suit and clip-clopping heels,…
Days of Sugar and Spice: A Saccharine Tale That Lacks Zing
Days of Sugar and Spice Loïc Clément (writer), Cromatik Ltd (letters), Montana Kane (translation), Anne Montel (artist and colours) Europe Comics November 20, 2019 Disclaimer: Izneo has provided WWAC with a VIP Access Pass. Graphic designer Rose isn’t exactly enjoying her job, or her life. But when her father dies, leaving his beloved bakery Brav Eo to…
Kitten Construction Company is a Sure Hit for Reluctant Readers
Kitten Construction Company: A Bridge Too Fur John Patrick Green First Second October 1, 2019 Welcome back to another edition of Melissa and Alenka Review a Comic about Cats! In past installations we talked about cats and identity in Finding Molly from Emet Comics and the delightful strangeness of Benji Nate’s Catboy. This time we leaned…