Marvel’s Life Story books re-contextualize Marvel’s most well-known characters as evolving and aging in “real-time” throughout their history. And for the Fantastic Four, this comes as a celebration of their 60th anniversary. A look back at their story throughout the decades seems like an excellent way to celebrate this milestone, but the memory of the…
REVIEW: The Story of Hidaka-sensei in Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey
Nowadays, Akiko Higashimura is a big-name mangaka, most known in the West for her works Princess Jellyfish and Tokyo Tarareba Girls. Her autobiographical manga, Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey, which depicts her journey to becoming a mangaka, gives us a glimpse at how she got there. Manga fans will appreciate seeing a realistic becoming-a-mangaka…
Vault Comics Pubwatch: July 2021
Vault Comics began the month of July with a reminder that Pride doesn’t end with June. Revealing a new logo image that embraces the Progress Pride Flag, the company announced its continued commitment to supporting queer comics and creators. The announcement showcased several titles and the promise to donate 50% of the proceeds of each…
