First up, a very astute post from Nadia about the limitations of comics’ journalism when we talk about ‘indie’ books. For the sake of this weekly column, I use it as a catch-all term for all those publishers and books outside Marvel and DC, but she’s right that there is a huge difference between a publisher…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Tiny Cute Robots & More Ennis War Stories
Cartoonist Ben Hatke Talks Upcoming Kids Comic Little Robot This absolutely adorable looking book is all about a girl and robot being BFFs, which is a plot hook that I’m immediately on board for. Creator of Zita the Spacegirl, Hatke is an expert at fun comics for kids, and this mostly silent story aimed at…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Comixology Digital Domination Expands
Comixology’s digital marketplace got a little larger this week with Black Mask Studios and Weekly Shonen Jump comics coming to the site. I’m particularly excited to start picking up We Can Never Go Home from Black Mask Studios which has been getting tons of critical acclaim. For manga fans, the Weekly Shonen Jump anthology is…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: The Most Badass Woman in Comics Gets Award
Jailed Iranian Artistto Receive 2015 Courage in Cartooning Award Aetna Farghadani will be receiving the Cartoonist Rights Network International’s annual award for Courage in Cartooning, but will be unable to receive the award after receiving a 12-year prison sentence for publishing a cartoon protesting the Iranian government’s limits on birth control and women’s rights. Even…
Literary Gingers: Top 5 Redheaded Heroines
Here at WWAC we like our redheads. We’ve shared our favourite ginger haired superheroes and redheaded anime characters in the past. But it’s about time we gave our literary redheads some love.
Productivity Without Perfection: Finding the Balance Between Anxious and Functional
Let’s admit it, being a functional, productive adult is hard. Doing so while also trying to manage an anxiety disorder adds a fun dash of horrific stress to the whole thing!
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Comics + Theater = Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together?
Archie Getting a Broadway Musical Adaptation From Funny or Die Creators Riverdale is coming to Broadway, thanks to a recently announced deal that will bring an adaptation of the iconic Archie to NYC stages from the crew behind Funny or Die. This is going to be a comedic take on the idyllic Archie story, and the rousing success…
Polyvore Challenge: Let’s Play Dress-up with Emma Frost
As Claire recently pointed out in this piece, Emma Frost’s wardrobe is in serious need of an update. Clearly, the White Queen still rocks white like few others, but the lingerie and lingerie-influenced outfits of her Hellfire days are long past her. She’s on the side of good now and a dedicated teacher of new…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Battling Boy Gets Director for Animated Adaptation
Transformers Creators Talk In-Depth About New Female Characters, Sci-Fi Politics IDW has just wrapped up a big Transformers event that introduced a bunch of new female characters as well as all the bombastic action that an event comic demands. This interview with writer Mairghread Scott and artist Corin Howell about their work on Transformers: Windblade and all the heavy politicking…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Harvey Pekar Gets A Park (In Cleveland!)
Harvey Pekar’s Cleveland Hometown Honors Cartoonist with Park Dedication, Celebration Known for changing culture’s perception of graphic novels and auto-bio comics, Harvey Pekar was sometimes called “Cleveland’s poet laureate” as his works frequently revolved around the city and his day-to-day life there. Now his hometown has honored the late cartoonist, who passed away in 2010,…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: A Locke & Key Adaptation Is Actually Happening!
Welcome back, diligent news readers! After an unexpected week off thanks to the hellbeast that is my anxiety disorder, I’m back to highlight the best and most interesting recent indie comic news. So soon after SDCC and Image Expo, I expect most fans are still engorged on all the new title announcements and comics news…
Leia Organza: A Fashionable Celebration of the Quintessential Princess in Gown, Cape, and Jumpsuit
For many of us, the first princess we ever knew was the rebel leading, blaster shooting, badass Princess Leia from Star Wars. This is a legacy we strive to pass on to the next generation. I’d like to think that, after finding this in my nine year old’s homework, I’m doing a good job of…
