In Katy Keene chapter six, Katy gets caught between a rock and her client; the truth comes down on Pepper; and Jorge has to battle it out with a hated rival for his spot at the top of his local drag food chain as Shangela invades Molly’s Crisis.
Depictions of Fascism and Missteps of the Metaphor in X-Men: Red
This essay includes discussions of fascism, the alt-right, Charlottesville, the death of Heather Heyer, The Third Reich, Nazi ideology, and xenophobia.
Last Week’s Episode: Everything is Canceled
Seems like everyone is on edge this week, whether it’s COVID-19 panic or political upset. These are important concerns, and I hope we’re all taking the necessary precautions to keep our communities safe. In the meantime, there are a some new developments in the entertainment world worth paying attention to.
PEOW is Publishing Wildly Creative Comics for Everyone
When I look for new comics or zines in a shop, at a festival, or online, I tend to browse wildly and pick up anything that catches my eye. We are blessed to live in a comics era filled with small presses and distros that are putting a variety of wild, creative work out into…
Titan Comics PUBWATCH: March 2020
Will Titan Comics bring in March like a lion and out like a lamb? Let’s find out.
Falcon & Winter Soldier #1: Bucky Barnes Carries a Cat in His Jacket
The Winter Soldier was having a quiet evening in with his cat. Until a SWAT team shot his place to hell, that is. Meanwhile, Falcon is looking for a missing member of his support group. They both end up in the same place — surrounded by dead bodies.
Appearances are Deceiving in John Constantine: Hellblazer #4
Unsurprisingly, four issues into John Constantine: Hellblazer, our titular protagonist doesn’t seem to be taking the directive to be the best version of himself very seriously.
Superman Smashes the Klan Part 3: Superman Finally Smashes the Klan!
Following Superman Smashes the Klan: Part One and Part Two, Part Three delivers on the promise of the series title: Superman, finally, smashes the Klan. With the help of series protagonist Roberta Lee, Superman not only beats up the bad guys but also accepts himself for who he is.
Living Heroes: Stephanie Williams on Her Fan Comic, Getting Funded, and Being the Meme Queen
When Stephanie Williams decided to run a Kickstarter for her new fan comic project, Living Heroes with artist O’Neill Jones, she could never have imagined it’d be fully funded in just 24 hours. As a huge fan of Steph’s webcomics, comics criticism, and general online presence, I quizzed her about her newest project, her journey…
Nils’ Interesting Concepts Don’t Help Its Slovenly Storytelling
The Elementals, spirits of life, have seemingly abandoned the world. Nature has overgrown and enveloped the majority of the planet, resources have grown scarce, and humanity has regressed into divided factions. A young boy named Nils and his father, a scientist named Ruben, journey to the north when their grounds grow infertile, only to find…
Dark Agnes #1: You Will Remember Her
Look, I love a lady with a sword. I love a good bit of wordplay. I am an extremely easy mark where Dark Agnes #1 is concerned.
Dynamite Pubwatch: March 2020
In this month’s Dynamite Entertainment Pubwatch, Dynamite preps a Vampirella spin-off series. Welcome to the Dynamite Entertainment Pubwatch for the month of March! I’m Lisa, Dynamite is my explosive beat, and here’s this month’s news!
