I may be making a pun on the title when I use the words “searing” and “raw” to describe Mike Curato’s fictionalized memoir Flamer, but both are apropos. The main character in this young adult graphic novel feels alone at the intersection of many forces arrayed against him: abusive and conservative parents, being closeted, weight-shaming,…
REVIEW: Hellions #3: Himbos Should Be Seen And Not Heard
Who asked for the body horror in Hellions #3? It was one of you, don’t lie!
IDW Pubwatch September 2020
Welcome to the IDW Pubwatch. The world is still mostly on lockdown but here’s something to distract you—a few exciting comics that will occupy your mind, at least for a little while. I’ve also got the latest news coming out of IDW, along with comic book reviews—including Star Trek: Picard—and a selection of my favourite…
Valiant Virtual Portfolio Reviews Round 2: Writers’ Edition
After sifting through the hundreds of submissions they received from aspiring aspiring interior artists, cover artists, colorists, and letterers for their first round of virtual portfolio reviews, Valiant Senior Editors Heather Antos and Lysa Hawkins are ready to take no writers this time! Following the success of the first round Hawkins and Antos will peruse…
