Under the pen of Rod Reis, Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex is a beautiful comic. But that’s really…all it is.
REVIEW: Cable #2 Provides A First-Page Stinger
I mentioned last time that Cable had been among my lowest expectations for the current line of X-Books, and how happy I was to be surprised. While the second issue feels a little slight in comparison, it’s got some really, really gratifying moments.
Previously on Comics: No One’s Laughing
Good morning, folks! We’re back for the start of another week. The seasons may change, the weeks may change, but it’s comforting to know that the comics industry will always be a fucking joke.
X-Force #10: Midnight In The Garden of Evil and…Eviler
I feel almost…out of practice writing this. It’s been a while since we last had an issue of X-Force, and with the way the last few months have been, it’s been difficult to hold focus. It’s with some relief that I find a connection to that in Jean this issue.
Previously On Comics: Unending
Good morning. I guess it’s almost July now? Okay, sure. What started with Cameron Stewart and Warren Ellis has tumbled from a snowball into a full avalanche, with allegation after allegation of grooming, abuse, assault, and more. For a good roundup of that particular issue (and for a given value of “good”), I recommend this…
Cover Girl: Bashiva #1
Welcome to Cover Girl. Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring one or more women. This month Nola, Wendy, and Cori look at that cover of Bashiva #1 by Derek Chua.
Clyde Fans Is Old and Tired and Racist
Whilst researching the history of Clyde Fans and its author, I found that the Guardian ran two separate reviews of the book a week apart this past spring. Both were glowing pieces hailing the book’s somber melancholy, one going so far as to praise its author, the mononymous Seth, as a genius. Other outlets have…
And Justice For All: Vita Ayala and Tana Ford on Livewire Volume 3: Champion
In case you weren’t paying attention, one of the best series of the last year ended recently: Valiant’s solo hero book Livewire. Penned by Vita Ayala with art duties rotating for each arc, Livewire ran for 12 issues on the heels of the Harbinger Wars 2 event and told a complex, thoughtful, and at times painful…
Cover Girl: Shadow Service #1
Welcome to Cover Girls. Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring one or more women. This month Claire, Nola, Wendy, Louis, Kate, and Elvie look at the cover of Shadow Service #1 by Corin M. Howell, with colours by Triona Farrell.
Previously On Comics: ¿Quien Cuida?
Marvel really had A Week, didn’t they? First there was the New Warriors announcement, in which the new creative team brought with it a whole new roster, featuring some truly unfortunate character designs, such as siblings Safespace and Snowflake, the latter of whom is a nonbinary person of color on top of that name, as well as what…