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…
This Week in WWAC History: Conventional Parenting, Monster of the Week, Teenage Douchebag, and American Fan in England
Welcome to the weekend! Planning on taking those kiddos to any remaining cons this summer? Wendy’s article on Conventional Parenting, August 5, 2014, is a must read:
Mom’N’Pop-Culture: Electronics Free Vacation or Meanest Mom Ever
There are usually mixed responses when parents talk about how much screen time they allow their children on a weekly basis. We are a family who like our electronics. I try to keep the mindset that if grades aren’t dropping and bad attitudes aren’t flowing let them play. Everything in moderation, of course. Each family has…
This Week in WWAC History: Lumberjanes, Geeky Patches, Kate Leth, Sharknado 2
In our continued efforts to bring you articles you didn’t know you were missing, welcome to this week’s WWAC History:
As the WWAC Turns: We Reveal Our Soap Opera Passions
Much maligned soap operas are enjoying another critical renaissance — is Downton Abbey a soap? Game of Thrones? The possible soap opera-ness of these prestige TV shows is a hot topic, but traditional soap operas themselves are not. But what about General Hospital, Passions, Neighbours, EastEnders and K Dramas? These aren’t so fashionable to praise….
This Week in WWAC History: Avenger Finger Puppets, Summer Reads, Kittens, Barbarella, and Ghost in the Shell
Welcome to this week’s stroll down memory lane. Summer is speeding by but you can still pick up some great Late Summer Reading recommendations you may have missed from the staff in July, 2013: Summer reading lists usually come out in late spring, early summer. Just as you’re starting to dream of a cold drink on…
Friendship Through Necessity: What Soul Eater and Princess Leia Have in Common
This article contains spoilers for Princess Leia #1 and Soul Eater Prologue 1. I didn’t expect to find a connection between Princess Leia #1 and Soul Eater Prologue 1. The plot for these stories can be found at opposite ends of the comic book ether, so it stands to reason that you’re probably scrunching your…
This Week in WWAC History: Captain Marvel, Lumberjanes, Wonder Woman & Superman, Pigeons! (Yup, Pigeons)
There are an amazing amount of fantastic articles in the WWAC archives and with our inaugural “This Week in WWAC History,” we aim to make it easier for you to take a trip down memory lane and enjoy some of our posts from the past.
A Positive Book on Gender Roles That Inspired a Song: Interview with Made by Raffi author Craig Pomranz
Gender role and gender policing are two terms weighing heavy on my mind lately, especially how “hands on” or “hands off” an approach I should take with my children. Even though Made by Raffi was released about a year ago, the book’s careful consideration when dealing with a child’s questions about how they fit in…
Called Up to the Big Leagues: Where Have Masquerade and Kato Been All My life?
There’s so much backstory surrounding the heroines and villains of Swords of Sorrow (SoS), and I’m straight up giddy to get an opportunity to not only have reviewed SoS: Masquerade and Kato, but to also peek into their specific histories and find out where these kickass ladies have been hiding out. Of course, where does a…
Polyvore Challenge: #WicDiv Stealth(ish) Cosplay
Volume two of The Wicked and The Divine (known as WicDiv by fans) dropped this week, and we have been gushing. WicDiv was exciting cosplayers by the first issue, which, considering the story and McKelvie’s stunning artwork and Wilson’s colors, is no surprise. But cosplay shouldn’t be limited to conventions, so we decided to create some…
Stars and Stripes: Comics That Remind Us of What the American Dream Ought to Be
Our Canadian Assistant Editor, Wendy B., prompted us to share great moments in comic history that represent the best of the American Dream. The ideal of the American Dream versus its realities, however, cannot be disregarded. Significant societal and cultural damage has been and continues to be caused for the never ending quest for the…