This week the news in the comics world was really dominated by a single topic, the passing of legendary penciler and writer George Pérez. While this news was not unexpected after Pérez announced last year that he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, the expectation does not make the hurt any less. George Pérez passed away…
REVIEW: Doctor Strange 2 is a Return to Camp, But it’s Not the ’80s Anymore
When Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) encounters a monstrous demon, and the teenager its chasing, he and Sorcerer Supreme Wong (Benedict Wong) realise there’s more at stake than just their world.
REVIEW: Get Lured into Horror with Benji Nate’s Hell Phone
There are a lot of reasons to be a Benji Nate fan. Her bright, candy-colored art and eye for fashion give her work a unique and appealing look that perfectly suits her beloved bimbo characters. Nate’s comics are often laugh-out-loud funny, walking the line between absurd and cuttingly relatable. Bunny, the protagonist of Girl Juice,…
INTERVIEW: Into the Immortal Storyverse with Rylend Grant on Fa Sheng: Origins
It’s the 19th century and China’s Boxer Uprising forces a young man named Fa Sheng to reevaluate his purpose. Turning attention to those in need and working to empower them to help themselves, he must face the corruption, cowardice, and ruthlessness of many adversaries. Written by Rylend Grant, with art by Dexter Wee, colors by…
Nosferatu’s Kindred, Part 10: The Authenticated Vampire Story of Franz Hartmann
Continuing the series that celebrates the centenary of Nosferatu with an overview of German vampire literature.
INTERVIEW: Sam Sattin Revives a Classic with Unico: Awakening
Writer Sam Sattin and artist team Gurihiru are working together to revive Osamu Tezuka’s Unico, kickstarting the first volume of this new story under the title Unico: Awakening. Sattin, author of the graphic novel adaptation of the Cartoon Saloon film Wolfwalkers, was kind enough to answer WWAC’s questions about Unico, crowdfunding, and creative collaboration.
Previously on Comics: Fear and Inhumanity
Good morning! We’re officially into the month of May this week, which means a solid third of the year is over. Go ahead, sit and process that one for a few.
