As David Uzumeri said to me on Twitter, “not just me!” We are apparently alone in our disdain for the CW’s upcoming Flash television series. Team Superhero, you have lost me with this one — a bloodless, note-perfect execution of one superhero trope after another. But little more than that. We open with a slow pan…
TCAF Screening — Lost Heroes: The Untold Story of Canadian Superheroes
My TCAF weekend started last night with a free screening of the new documentary, Lost Heroes. The film seeks to bring to light the forgotten history of Canadian superheroes from the Golden Age and beyond. Outside of Canada, the names Alpha Flight and Captain Canuck might ring bells, but Nelvana, Johnny Canuck, Northern Guard, The…
Fail Better: Organizing Your Space!
I am not a naturally organized person. I didn’t come out of the womb with a organizer in one hand and a smartphone in the other. But between my day job, school, and running, WWAC, I’ve had to get organized. More or less. Now I’m the kind of person who leaves irate notes to coworkers,…
News & Things: May the Fourrrfth Be With You
News Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Animated Star Wars Series, Star Wars Rebels It’s heeeere. I’m more of an animated Star Wars gal myself, so I’m hopeful. FCBD From Around the World! CBR has a roundup of photos from the big day, from Australia to Arizona. Commentary Game of Throes: Rape Is Not a Shortcut…
We’re looking for a NEWS EDITOR
This position has been filled. You don’t need to be a pro, but you do need to have background in geek/culture writing, and in managing people. You’ll also need a working knowledge of journalistic ethics (libel, conflict of interest, fair use/dealing, how to source and credit images), and SEO (just a smidge, really). Your Responsibilities Would…
News & Things: Hop On Pop (oh baby)
No Sex, Please; We’re Printers: Smut Peddler Creator Spike Trotman On The Challenge Of Publishing Porn It’s 2014 but finding a printer for Smut Peddler was a mission and a half–what’s up with that? Gravity Author Tess Gerritsen Claims Warner Bros. Movie Was Based on Her Book It’s a bit of a back and forth,…
FCBD at Poe Poz Comics
PoePoz Comics in Tupelo, Missouri is a smaller store, the only one around for miles, and as such it’s an important part of the local geek community. I spoke to owners Chris and Anne Inman about how they prepare for FCBD and what the event does for their business. How long have you been doing FCBD? This…
Staff Picks for May — Movies
Don’t know what to watch in May? Don’t worry. We can help. Palo Alto! Those Coppola’s know how to spin a good yarn. This is the directorial debut from Gia Coppola (Sophia Coppola’s niece and Francis’ grand-daughter). The imagery looks ethereal/magical, and the storyline dives into teenagers dealing with sex, drugs, and violence. And because,…
Staff Picks for May — Books
Since You’ve Been Gone Morgan Matson Simon & Schuster, May 6th It’s about a girl named Emily who’s best friend, Sloane, has disappeared but not without leaving behind a list of things to do (like skinny dipping and apple picking at night). I’ve had the chance to read this book and it was so much…
#PouchComics! Free to our 2000th Twitter follower. (We’re sorry.)
So we’re doing another giveaway on Twitter. This time it’s all 90s, all the time. #PouchComics, we call it, in honour of the noble pouch that served us so well all through those years of strife and torment (and Stryfe?), footlessness and aliens walking in human skin. Our 2000th Twitter follower will receive a mystery…
FCBD at The Beguiling
The Beguiling 601 Markham Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6G2L7 416-533-9168 beguilingbooksandart.com When I was seventeen, my boss and I bonded over our shared love of comics. He liked Spider-Man, I liked X-Men, but we were both making ours Marvel, so it all worked out. We took a trip down to The Beguiling from…
Dear Nice Guys… You’re Not Nice
Thought Catalog, the home of no editorial oversight and endless clickbait, published a letter from Leo Steven on Tuesday entitled, Dear Girls Who Are (Finally) Ready To Date Nice Guys: We Don’t Want You Anymore. Dear nice guys… Dear Leos of the world… You aren’t nice. You’re a checklist. A nineteen-fifties ladymag instructional on the…