Aside from “Who would win in a fight?” nothing gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should marry. In this mini-feature, recent Bride Rebecca Henely-Weiss and her Maid of Honor Kayleigh Hearn take a trip down memory lane to the most significant times comic companies took the plunge and…
Cover Girl: Baby Teeth
Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring a woman. This month Rosie, Veronique, Kayleigh, and Melissa discuss Babyteeth, a new devil baby comic from Aftershock.
The Wedding Issue: Bruce Banner and Betty Ross
Aside from “Who would win in a fight?” nothing gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should marry. In this mini-feature, Bride-to-Be Rebecca Henely and her Maid of Honor Kayleigh Hearn take a trip down memory lane to the most significant times comic companies took the plunge and got…
MST3K “2” is No Electric Boogaloo
For a puppet show born on a Minnesotan UHF channel nearly 30 years ago, Mystery Science Theater 3000 has enjoyed remarkable longevity. Two decades after it ended its original ten-season run, the show has grown from cult classic to genuine pop culture phenomenon; the end credits encouraged viewers to “keep circulating the tapes,” and now…
Jean Grey #1 is a Grey of Light [Review]
Jean Grey #1 Dennis Hopeless (Writer), Victor Ibanez (Artist), Jay David Ramos (Colorist), VC’s Travis Lanham (Letterer) Marvel Comics May 3, 2017 In 1963’s X-Men #1, a teenage Jean Grey became the newest student at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. “What kind of school is this, sir? I have a right to know!” she demanded,…
Previously on Comics: Eisner-Nominated Edition
Happy Free Comic Book (News) Monday! How was your FCBD? Did you check out Ardo’s awesome guide to Free Comic Book Day, and Alenka’s review of Spill Night? (You can take a peek and come back, I won’t tell.) Onward to comics news!
The Wedding Issue: Jessica Jones and Luke Cage
Aside from “Who would win in a fight?” nothing gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should marry. In this mini-feature, Bride-to-Be Rebecca Henely and her Maid of Honor Kayleigh Hearn take a trip down memory lane to the most significant times comic companies took the plunge and got…
Previously on Comics: RIP Comics Alliance
Hello all, this is Kayleigh Hearn with the first Previously on Comics for April! I hope you all had a great weekend and no one pranked you with screaming zombie videos or fake Congressional runs. Onward! On March 31 it was abruptly announced that Comics Alliance would be shutting down. Since its founding in 2009,…
Ripples: A Detective’s Diary [Review]
Ripples Wai Wai Pang (Writer and Artist) PEOW Studio April 4, 2017 Disclaimer: This review is based on a review copy provided by the publisher. Strange things happen in small towns. Ripples, the graphic novel debut of Wai Wai Pang, begins with the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy named Luke Phelps from his quiet community….
The Wedding Issue: A Flash Double Wedding!
Aside from “Who would win in a fight?” nothing gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should marry. In this mini-feature, Bride-to-Be Rebecca Henely and her Maid of Honor Kayleigh Hearn take a trip down memory lane to the most significant times comic companies took the plunge and got…
Previously on Comics: Yuri On…Youngblood?
Hello all, this is Kayleigh with the last “Previously on Comics” for February! I’m writing this at the end of a busy weekend, after hosting my very own Galentine’s Day party, making bachelorette party plans with my Wedding Issue co-writer Rebecca, and somehow finding the time to finish Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology. I hope you all…
Weird Love Vol. 4 is a Blue Valentine [Review]
Weird Love vol. 4: Jailbird’s Romance Various writers and artists, Clizia Gissoni and Craig Yoe (designers and editors) IDW February 2017 A digital review copy was provided by the publisher Close your eyes and picture a classic romance comic. Perhaps you see a mod, stylish young woman, drawn by Jack Kirby or John Romita Sr….