X-Force #1 Joe Caramagna (Letters), Joshua Cassara (Art), Tom Muller (Design), Benjamin Percy (Writing), Dean White (Colors) Marvel Comics November 6, 2019 After weeks and weeks of high praise for the new direction of the X-Men overall line, it was inevitable that we would eventually hit a stumble. X-Force #1 is exactly that point.
Open House: HoXPoX and a New Era for X-Men
It wouldn’t be misspeaking to say that we enjoyed House of X and Powers of X around here, as a bunch of die-hard X-Men fans. Now that the twin series are wrapped up, we sat down to have a chat about the moments that worked for us, the moments that didn’t, and what we hope…
Cover Girl: Space Bandits #4
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, Tia, Paige, Louis, and Nola examine Matteo Scalera’s cover for Space Bandits #4.
Shades of Magic: Night of Knives Makes For A Pointed Adventure
Shades of Magic: Night of Knives Enrica Eren Angiolini (colors), Andrea Olimpieri (inks), V. E. Schwab (writing), Budi Setiawan (lineart), Rob Steen (lettering) Titan Comics October 29th, 2019 Full stop: The Steel Prince comics are a joy to read. I’m speaking with a little bit of bias here; I devoured the Shades of Magic trilogy…
Previously On Comics: Truth, Consequence, and a Lack Thereof
Happy Monday! I’m writing Previously, so of course, that means it’s another week of predatorial bullshit, where people committing misconduct keep getting away with it, and the people fighting it end up in financial straits, on top of the trauma they endure.
Con Diary: Rose City Comic Con 2019
After enjoying myself last year, I’d been looking forward to this year’s Rose City Comic Con. It’s a show I enjoy in a town that’s fun to visit, and while I went last year with no plan, just wanting to experience things, this time I was more prepared. Sort of.
Previously On Comics: Avoiding The Allie/Way
Good morning! It’s Monday, it’s time to wake you up, so let’s start with Previously!
House of X #5: Oh, The Humanities
House of X #5 VC’s Clayton Cowles (letterer), Marte Gracia (colorist), Jonathan Hickman (writer), Pepe Larraz (artist), Tom Muller (design) Marvel Comics September 18, 2019 I’ve developed a preferred method of reading these series; I read each issue three times or so, with a day at least in between to chew on the implications. This…
Striking Back At Cobra With G.I. Joe #1
G.I. Joe #1 Paul Allor (writer), Chris Evenhuis (pencils), Brittany Peer (colors), Neil Uyetake (letters) IDW Comics September 18, 2019 This new iteration of G.I. Joe #1 has me thinking about symbols, and what they mean. Not just the obvious iconography here, your Joe and Cobra branding, but symbols as a means to motivate.
Yo Paul Allor! IDW and Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Comic Reboot
Fun fact: I was one of those kids who wasn’t allowed to watch G.I. Joe! My mom was convinced that animated men shooting each other with lasers was too violent for me and forbade me from seeing it, instead leaving me to watch animated robots shooting each other with lasers, which was apparently not a…
Action Figure Review: Dark Horse Direct Exclusive Hellboy
If you’ve known me online at all, it’s hard to miss the fact that I might kind of enjoy action figures. Some. A little bit. So hard to miss, in fact, that the folks at Dark Horse have agreed to let me review one of the newer products they’re offering. From Dark Horse Direct (as in,…
Previously On Comics: Wars and Abandonment
Good morning, and happy Monday! This weekend I’ll be heading down to Portland for Rose City Comic Con. I’m really looking forward to a chance to celebrate comics, because folks, this past week has been pretty terrible! Heres are the highlights: