Reading this issue had me saying, “Finally!!!” out loud. The slow-burning Shadow King plotline is moving to its final act, its different strands finally weaving together — though not explosively (yet!). But still, it is a relief to get the gears in motion especially fast in New Mutants #21.
2021 Ignyte Awards: Rebecca Roanhorse and Tochi Onyebuchi Amongst Winners
The second annual Ignyte Awards were presented on Saturday at FIYAHCON, a science fiction and fantasy convention emphasising racial diversity.
Previously on Comics: IDW Partners With Penguin; Ignatz Winners Shine Light on Indie Comics
Hello again and welcome to another Kate edition of Previously on Comics! Can you believe it’s been a month since Tim Drake became canonically queer?? I have no new DC news to report, other than yesterday it was Batman Day so it’s time to revisit the eternal question of whether Batman fucks (spoiler: oh yeah…
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Are You Lonesome Tonight? is a Fabulous Rollercoaster Ride
In the neo-noir Are You Lonesome Tonight?, an air-conditioning repairman runs over someone in the middle of the night. Out of guilt, he starts an unusual relationship with the deceased’s widow. But the late husband may not be as innocent as he first appeared.
Last Week’s Episode: 88th-Greatest Villain of All Time
What news goes above the fold this week? Why, it’s Stephen Sondheim’s return with a new Broadway musical, Square One, which he reportedly just did a reading of with Nathan Lane and Bernadette Peters! And with that, merrily we roll along to this week’s Last Week’s Episode.
A Fistful of Comics: Crowdfunding Roundup, September ‘21
Welcome to September! I’m counting my blessings this month—my building in NYC survived Hurricane Ida’s fallout relatively unscathed (though other folks still need help), the east coast summer humidity has finally abated, and the roster of crowdfunded projects in the comics space this month is a dangerous, dangerous bounty. Each of the three spotlighted projects…
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: I’m Your Man is a Quirky Examination of Love
A scientist agrees to test a robot partner in I’m Your Man. Despite her best efforts, the robot might just be the key to her happiness.
REVIEW: A Movie Theater Meets Reality in Breakwater
Breakwater is not a gentle slice-of-life story, nor is it a harrowing tale of mental illness. Rather, much like many lived experiences, it’s something in between. Katriona Chapman’s soft graphite art deftly conveys the personalities and emotions of regular people facing a difficult decision, transforming the mundane backdrop of a dilapidated cinema into a stage…
2021 Hugo Award Reviews: Two Truths and a Lie/The Inaccessibility of Heaven
WWAC concludes its look at the finalists for the 2021 Hugo Award for Best Novelette with reviews of “Two Truths and a Lie” by Sarah Pinsker and “The Inaccessibility of Heaven” by Aliette de Bodard.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: The Humans is Far Too Familiar a Story
A family celebrates the holidays in The Humans. By the end of the night, secrets will be revealed and the fragile thread keeping them together will snap.
REVIEW: The Watcher – A Failure of Community
Originally released in 2019, Zenescope’s The Watcher is a collected three-issue thriller. The story, written by Ralph Tedesco and scripted by Victoria Rau, promises a spooky blend of fun and scares with pencils from Julius Abrera and Babisu Kourtis. However, it delivers a cynical, lukewarm horror romp that struggles to make sense of its own…
INTERVIEW: Francesco Artibani and Werther Dell’Edera Bring Us He Who Fights With Monsters
Taking a scroll through Francesco Artibani’s Twitter feed, you will see many cheerful references to Disney’s beloved characters. This is unsurprising, what with the Italian comics and cartoon writer’s resume, which includes working for 15 years as a screenwriter for Disney Italy, as well as editing Italian translations for works such as Bone and Elfquest….
