Fragments of Femininity Olivier Pont (writer and artist) Europe Comics 18 January, 2017 IZNEO HAS PROVIDED WWAC WITH A VIP ACCESS PASS. What makes a woman feminine? Olivier Pont’s graphic novel, Fragments of Femininity, translated from his 2015 French graphic novel, DesSeins, aims to study the symbol of women’s femininity—their breasts—through the stories of seven women…
The Comic Book History of Comics #3: Disney, Manga, and Piracy
The Comic Book History of Comics #2 Fred Van Lente (Writer and Letters), Ryan Dunlavey (Artist), Adam Guzowski (Colours) IDW Publishing 21 February, 2018 The third issue of Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey’s The Comic Book History of Comics moves away from the US and UK to focus on Japan and the rise of…
10 Years of Locke and Key: The Creators on the Journey So Far
A little over ten years ago, writer Joe Hill and comic book artist Gabriel Rodriguez published the first of six Locke & Key graphic novels. The series went on to become a bestseller and a household name for many horror readers. There is now a very real possibility that Locke & Key will grace television…
Jem and the Holograms: Dimensions #4: Social Headaches
Jem and the Holograms: Dimensions #4 “Tasty” Sina Grace (Writer), Hannah Templer (Artist), Shawn Lee (Letters) “Jemojis” Kevin Panetta (Writer), Abby Boeh (Artist), Heather Danforth (Colours), Shawn Lee (Letters) IDW Publishing 7 March, 2018 In the final issue of Jem and the Holograms: Dimensions, the two rival bands find themselves at the receiving end of…
Haytham: A Childhood in Syria: Poignant and Subtle Look at Refugee Life
Haytham Nicolas Hénin (writer), Kyungeun Park (artist) Europe Comics at izneo.com 17 June, 2017 IZNEO HAS PROVIDED WWAC WITH A VIP ACCESS PASS. Based on the true story of a Syrian refugee in France, Haytham: A Childhood in Syria chronicles the life of a Syrian family as they escape an oppressive regime in their home country.
BLACK: Powerful, Stunning and Subversive
BLACK Volume One Kwanza Osajyefo (writer), Jamal Igle (artist), Tim Smith III (designer), Derwin Roberson (colours) Black Mask Studios 1 November, 2017 What started as a Kickstarter project in 2016 may soon become a feature film. Kwanza Osajeyfo’s popular comic book BLACK was optioned for film by Studio 8 late February.
Psycho Bonkers: A Thrilling and Vibrant Adventure
Psycho Bonkers Volume 1: Full Throttle Vince Hernandez (writer), Adam Archer (artist), Federico Blee (colours), Josh Reed (letters) Aspen Comics 27 March, 2018 Collecting four issues, Psycho Bonkers: Full Throttle tells the story of young racer Shine. Descending from a long line of racers, Shine has been inspired to join the profession by her grandfather,…
Beautiful Canvas: A Fever Dream on Page
Beautiful Canvas Volume 1 Ryan K Lindsay (Writer), Sami Kivela (Artist), Triona Farrell (Colours), Ryan Ferrier (Letters) Black Mask Studios 28 February, 2018 From the co-creator of the brilliant fantasy Viking tale Eternal, Ryan K Lindsay, comes the story of an assassin and the target she saves. But, that is putting it mildly. The actual…
Green Hornet #1: Good Story, Terrible Art
Green Hornet #1 Amy Chu (Writer), German Erramouspe (Artist), Brittany Pezzillo (Colours), Tom Napolitano (Letters) Dynamite Comics March 2018 The Green Hornet has gone missing. The public may know and fear him as a master criminal but, within the offices of Daily Sentinel Publishing, one man remembers him as so much more.
Eternal: A Beautiful and Savage Viking Tale
Eternal Ryan K Lindsay (Writer), Eric Zawadzki (Artist), Dee Cunniffe (Colours) Black Mask Studios 29 January, 2018 The Viking village of Hvallatr no longer has any men. Shieldmaiden Vif has gathered a group of strong female warriors, and together, they protect their village against hordes of invaders. Their greatest enemy, however, is Bjarte, a magician…
Ghostbusters: Answer the Call: Fear is a Construct
Ghostbusters: Answer the Call #3 Kelly Thompson (writer), Corin Howell (artist), Valentina Pinto (colours), Neil Uyetake (letters) IDW Publishing 7 February, 2018 The Ghostbusters are in bad shape. The evil Schreckgespenst, a.k.a. Shrecky the Ghost, a.k.a. Kruger the Mad Scientist, got the whammy on them and forced the quartet to face their worst fears. They…
Jem and The Holograms: Dimensions #3: Starlight Scares
Jem and The Holograms: Dimensions #3 “Shooting Stars” Nicole Goux (writer and artist), Rebecca Nalty (colours), Shawn Lee (letters) “Haunted” Sam Maggs (writer), Rachel Stott (artist), Marissa Louise (colours), Shawn Lee (letters) IDW Publishing 7 February, 2018 There are two more fun and colourful stories to enjoy with the latest issue of Jem and the…