Geek couture brand Her Universe returned to San Diego Comic Con this year for their second fashion show competition in what Eckstein has previously stated she hopes becomes an SDCC tradition. 25 designers from around the country competed for the top prize: a chance to design a geeky-themed collection for retailer Hot Topic. The panel…
Frell Yeah Farscape!
There’s long been talk about a Farscape movie happening some time in the future, but now, creator Rockne S. O’Bannon recently made it official. What does this mean to Farscape fans? Well, let us show you. Farscape is the story of an American pilot and theoretical scientist, John Crichton, who ends up lost in space after…
Dogears: Korean Jane Eyre, Polish Fantasy, and Everyday Barf
Re Jane Patricia Park Pamela Dorman Books May 5, 2015 Despite the book’s problems—you know, the colonialism and portrayal of Bertha Mason—I have always loved Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. I loved how independent and even snarky she could be for a 19th century heroine. Jane’s return to brooding, jerky Rochester at the end of the…
Mighty Marvel Monday: Catch-up Catch-all Edition
Mighty Marvel Monday: Catch-All Catch-Up Edition! While everyone (myself included) is getting ready for San Diego Comic Con, which starts this week, after which I assume the world (and I) will be forever changed, here is the Marvel movies and comics news from the past week that you might have missed.
Mighty Marvel Monday: Spider-Man Edition
It’s been quite a week. While I sometimes struggle to find interesting news to share, sometimes weeks like this past one happen, and there can be only one thing to talk about. So, let’s get this Mighty Marvel Monday started! The big news from Marvel this past week was the casting announcement of the newest Peter Parker, also known…
Mighty Marvel Monday: Evening Edition
Mighty Marvel Monday: Evening Edition Since I’m sure all of you were curious, the Chicago Blackhawks were, indeed, blessed by Thor and triumphed over the Tampa Bay Lightning to win Lord Stanley’s Cup. And a joyous time was had by all. In the Marvel universe, things have been less joyous. It’s been a week of…
Looking for Clarity in Shadows: WWAC Takes a Turn at #CastingShadow
Shadow had heard too many people telling each other not to repress their feelings, to let their emotions out, let the pain go. Shadow thought there was a lot to be said for bottling up emotions. If you did it long enough and deep enough, he suspected, pretty soon you wouldn’t feel anything at all….
Top 10 Redheads: Anime Edition
We at Women Write About Comics want to show our support for the red-haired people of this world! Back in 2014, Ashley Schmuecker put out her top ten list of kick-ass superheroes and villains with glorious red (and orange) locks. It’s about time we showcased more awesome redheads, isn’t it? WWAC writers have nominated and voted on our favorite…
Knit Your Comics #1: Arm (Hoof) Knit Nimona-inspired Scarf.
Welcome to the first ever Knit Your Comics! Since it is the first, I am not at all yet sure what it is going to be, but I can tell you what KYC aspires to be. Knit Your Comics aspires to be a place to share projects inspired by comics (and maybe later, other media)….
Gin & Kate Review IDW’s X-Files Season 10 Volume 3: How One Scene Ruined An Entire Volume
The X-Files: Season 10, Vol. 3 Joe Harris (scripter), Matthew Dow Smith (illustrator), Jordie Bellaire (colorist), Robbie Robbins, Neil Uyetake, & Chris Mowry (letterer) IDW December 2, 2014 The anticipation for The X-Files continues to grow. David Duchovny admitted that the new script made him cry, and The A.V. Club is speculating that the revival…
Mighty Marvel Monday!
Welcome to another Mighty Marvel Monday! Today is a very important day for me, because it’s Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and my team, the Chicago Blackhawks, have a chance to win the cup while playing at home in Chicago for the first time since 1938. It’s a big day. Chicago is special,…
Review: Vampirella & Jennifer Blood – When It All Goes Wrong Again
Swords of Sorrow: Vampirella & Jennifer Blood #2 Nancy Collins (scripter), Dave Acosta (penciller), Valentina Pinto (colorist), Erica Schultz (letterer) Cover by Billy Tan (art) and Vinicius Andrade (colors) Dynamite June 10, 2015
