Cult photographer Neil Krug adds his eye for visual storytelling to acclaimed author Jardine Libaire’s new novella, The GoldTwinz, to create something truly stunning. In their first collaboration, Krug, known for his work on album covers for the likes of Tame Impala and Lana Del Ray, brings Libaire’s “sunshine noir” story to life. Here, Libaire…
INTERVIEW: Kendra Wells Is up to Some Silly, Sexy, and Queer Real Hero Shit
Calling on their love of stories like Dragon Age and Critical Role, cartoonist Kendra Wells says that “Real Hero Shit is the most self-indulgent comic I have ever created.” With works like Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas, contributions to The Nib, and character designs for Dimension 20’s The Unsleeping City already in their…
REVIEW: X-Men #4 – Treehouse of Horror
In the grand tradition of The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t and KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, behold…the X-Men Halloween Special!
Previously On Comics: Short and Sweet
When you read this, I want you to bear in mind that I wrote it with a migraine and double vision so be nice ok. I’m trying. Anyway, did you hear? Jon Kent is gay! Officially. Yes that Jon Kent, Clark and Lois’ kid — SUPERMAN! For some reason, British telly had long-time pantomime dame…
Our Little Kitchen Shows That Picture Books Can Be Comics
The 2021 Eisner Award winners were announced on July 23rd, and one winner in particular stood out to me. Jillian Tamaki’s Our Little Kitchen, a beautiful picture book about neighbors cooking a meal in a community kitchen, won the Eisner for Best Publication for Early Readers. In an excited instagram post, Jillian Tamaki shared her…
A Black Girl’s Self-Love Shines Bright in Stargirl: Summer School
I love a story that sits at the intersection of superheroes and teens. These characters are at a time in their lives when they’re trying to figure out who they are as a person and what they want out of the world, while also juggling the responsibility of powers, fighting dangerous foes, and protecting those…
REVIEW: Quarks, Elephants & Pierogi is a Delicious Exploration of the Polish Language
I love the sound of Polish. I have one Polish parent, which means I grew up listening to it, and can hear sounds that others struggle to distinguish. However, that’s the limit of my understanding – I know a few basic phrases, but have no understanding of its complex grammar. I live in a city…
REVIEW: Reptil #4 Looks Toward The Future
Following Reptil #1, #2, and #3, the fourth and final issue of the miniseries has Humberto Lopez fight with his family, fully embrace his superpowers, and look toward the future.
REVIEW: Dead Legends II Makes Me Want to Punch Things — But in a Good Way
Dead Legends makes me feel the same way I do when the Mortal Kombat theme starts playing.
2021 Hugo Award Reviews: Ring Shout/FINNA
Welcome back to another instalment of WWAC’s trip through the Best Novella category at the 2021 Hugo Awards. This time, we shall be covering P. Djèlí Clark’s Ring Shout and Nino Cipri’s FINNA…
By the Letters: Nate Piekos’ Word on The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering
With over a decade in the comics industry, Blambot’s award-winning typographer, letterer, and graphic designer Nate Piekos has created more than 300 fonts. We see many of these fonts every day, though we may not realize it as we surf the internet, play video games, shop for products, skip through ads, and, of course, read…
REVIEW: New Mutants #22: Shadow King Lays It All Out
Friendship and reconciliation is the name of the game in New Mutants #22, where our plucky teens/tweens work through the awkwardness of accidentally abetting a villain who murdered your friend, and we finally learn what Shadow King’s deal is.
