Well, it’s hot and humid here in the U.S. Northeast, a perfect time to lounge with a book in the shade. This month, WWAC contributors have read the latest by speculative fiction Grand Master Connie Willis, gained a close-up look at Mutual Aid maven Miss Major, and gained a new appreciation for older speculative fiction…
INTERVIEW: Anni K. on Transfusions
Anni K. has been creating comics in some capacity since she was young. In 2010, she started her ongoing webcomic Transfusions, which tells the love story between media student Dylan and young vampire Joa. Here, Anni K. discusses getting her start in comics, her preference towards digital comics, and some of the ideas that have…
REVIEW: Rituals is a Colorful Peek into the Sacred Rite of Getting Ready
At 24-pages long, Nicole Goux’s Rituals is a colorful and vibrant mini art book that does its fair share of silent storytelling through glimpses into several different getting ready rituals.
REVIEW: The Legend of Korra: Patterns in Time
The newest entry into the Legend of Korra comics library delivers bite-sized stories that further explore a great mix of characters from the animated series in a mostly light-hearted manner.
WWACommendations: Robo Sapiens, Pyramid Game, Maison Ikkoku and More
Welcome back to WWACommendations! Did you miss us? I always miss us. Never fear — we’re here with hot, fresh recommendations, a hilarious number of which come indirectly from WWAC Manga Editor Masha Zhdanova. It’s probably no surprise that we frequently swap recommendations, but I love seeing evidence of that behind-the-scenes chit chat. It gives…
REVIEW: Four Years Delivers a Poetic Look at Growth and Friendship
I went into Four Years quite unaware of what to expect beyond just a brief synopsis from the Ignatz Award page and a tweet from creator K Czap. But what I got was a really lovely, well-paced exploration of self growth and friendship through scenes all expertly weaved together with color and movement.
INTERVIEW: Magnolia Porter Siddell on The Golden Boar
Magnolia Porter Siddell‘s newest webcomic, The Golden Boar, began in March 2022 and tells the story of Merro and the fantastic island world of Moonforest that is home to a reclusive magical community. Here, Porter Siddell shares some of the ideas behind The Golden Boar — from character and world design to how her past…
INTERVIEW: Kami Garcia On Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven
The third entry in author Kami Garcia’s Teen Titans graphic novel series, Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven serves as the meeting point for both Beast Boy and Raven after their own individual stories bring them together in person for the first time. Here, Garcia tells us about what it’s been like working on the…
Interview with Creator Steve Urena on Zombie Date Night
The zombie genre has seen quite a bit of the spotlight over the 2010s. And it doesn’t seem to be losing too much steam with comic creator Steve Urena‘s latest comic, Zombie Date Night, having launched on Kickstarter on July 15, 2021.
REVIEW: Wild West: #1 Calamity Jane Rolls Into Town
Wild West Vol. 1: Calamity Jane opens into a violent and lawless world set in the Old West, where we follow well-known historical figures Martha Cannary and James Hickock, better known as American folk heroes under the names Calamity Jane and Wild Bill respectively. Wild West offers a retelling of their story, how they met,…
3 Reasons to Re-Read Bleach
Tite Kubo’s sweeping manga finished up in 2016, but the final arc was never adapted into the anime. Fans were left wanting when the anime ended in 2012 and have always hoped to see the final arc be adapted, myself included! It was recently announced that Studio Pierrot is going to be adapting the “Thousand-Year…
The Witch and the Bull: Moonsia on Her Travels and Creating Comics for WEBTOON
Creating webcomics has seen a huge rise in recent years, allowing creators to self-publish in a much easier manner and letting readers have almost instant access to new updates. Original comics can be shared in a far reaching format, and that’s exactly what comic creator Jennifer Chuu — aka Moonsia — has been able to…