Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer is a webcomic and graphic novel nominated for this year’s Outstanding Comic Ignatz Award. As per the comic’s about page, it follows the adventures of “a ragtag band of space gays… beating the patriarchy at its own game.” And it’s awesome.
REVIEW: Cable #4 Doesn’t Challenge Readers, but is Fun as Hell
Cable, like most teenagers, thinks he knows everything. Thankfully, also like most teenagers, he is hilariously wrong. After a significant misfire in Cable #3, the series returns to the fun, engaging tone and standard of quality established since launch. While not a perfect tale, the end of Cable’s first arc is satisfying and sets the…
DC FanDome: Truth, Justice, and the DC Comics Way
The DC FanDome panels highlighting injustice, racism, and marginalisation have been some of the most interesting content from the event.
REVIEW: Commanders in Crisis #1 Debuts an Exciting Twist on Familiar Heroics
Launching an independent superhero title is a gamble. The western comics market is oversaturated with superheroes and has been for decades. They have invaded every level of pop culture, dominating film and television. They have been portrayed hundreds and hundreds of different ways, making the undeniable success of Steve Orlando and Davide Tinto’s Commanders in…
REVIEW: Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #1 is Fine, I Guess
Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #1 feels a bit like if I was eating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner only to have it swept away and replaced with a ham sandwich.
Secrets Abound in Seven Secrets #1
Seven Secrets #1 is the first of a brand new comic series from BOOM! Studios. Jumping through three different time points, Seven Secrets #1 sets readers up for mysteries, shadowy cults, and, of course, plenty of secrets.
Previously On Comics: Noteworthy Events
I gotta say, as normal as social distancing is starting to feel these days, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to keep track of con season digitally. It’s frustrating to me that Christian Cooper is known primarily now as the man who was involved in the altercation with the racist birdwatching lady, and not,…
DC FanDome: The Superman and Lois Actors Discuss Parenthood
The Superman and Lois panel introduced the newest show in the CWverse. The show is a spinoff of Supergirl, and made possible by the popularity of Tyler Hoechlin’s Clark Kent/Superman and Elizabeth Tulloch’s Lois Lane.
Javicia Leslie Discusses Batwoman Role on DC FanDome Panel
The Batwoman panel at DC FanDome was fun, heart-warming, and chockful of tidbits about the upcoming season.
Last Week’s Episode: Tardy to the Party
Hope this LWE finds you well and apologies for the delay! I hope you all have nice weekend plans and that Naomi Osaka wins the US Open!
Cook Your Comics: Mini Pumpkin Pies, the End of the World, and Ash & Thorn #5
Baking is a salve for the soul, right? Well, in Ash & Thorn, it’s a salve against eldritch monsters that want to eat the entire world, too. Ash & Thorn #5 is the thrilling end to a charming series about a little old lady who would rather be in the kitchen baking tea cakes than…
My Excellent Adventure Watching All Three Bill & Ted Movies in 24 Hours
Dear Younger Me, The Bill & Ted movies are not as bad as you thought they were. The second one is silly and doesn’t know what it wants to be about; I promise you will LOVE the third. Yes, you do cry a little. Sincerely, 2020 Me
