Paulina Przystupa, Author at WWAC

Roundtable: Creativity, Canvases, and Camaraderie, a Celebration of Akiko Higashimura

April 8, 2022

Akiko Higashimura is a manga legend. Since her debut in 1999, she’s been publishing award-winning hit comic after award-winning hit comic (including Princess Jellyfish, Blank Canvas, and Tokyo Tarareba Girls) and has now branched out to Webtoons in addition to serialized print manga. ...

News, Roundtables, Television and Film

Oscars Roundtable: Villains, Faves, and The Ceremony

March 29, 2022

It’s been a strange time for film-making — working around COVID protocols, virtual festivals, and audiences reluctant to head out to the theatres have all been obstacles no one has figured out how to circumvent. Even the Oscars got rescheduled, and while this year everyone was in ...

Comics, Reviews

REVIEW: She-Hulk #1 Isn’t a Smash

February 14, 2022

It’s been a while since I’ve read a She-Hulk book and nothing makes me happier than seeing my big green lawyer lady on an excellent cover. Jen Bartel continues to bring her A-Game to our gentle giant and I love it. However, beyond some good looks, this wasn’t a good first issue.

Bookmarked, Indie & Small Press, Reviews

REVIEW: Beyond Forgetting Is an Imperfect Memoir

January 18, 2022

Beyond Forgetting is a short memoir by Frank A. De La Rosa. The memoir combines short historical summaries with personal stories to illustrate the experience of growing up in the Philippines under Japanese occupation and just after World War II. Beyond Forgetting captures an imperfect human ...

Comics, Indie & Small Press, Lists, Reviews

WWAC’s Favorite Indies, Small Press Comics, and Webcomics of 2021

December 31, 2021

I will not be sad to see the year 2021, my only regret being not making much of a dent in my to-read pile of comics! But the indies and webcomics on this list were good friends during another pandemic year, and hopefully, you’ll find a new favorite here too!

Comics, Manga, Reviews

REVIEW: Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning Feels Like Returning to the Start

December 14, 2021

Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning gives us a peek at Winry’s apprenticeship in Rush Valley. Although a mostly enjoyable read for a book aimed at younger readers, A New Beginning is a missed opportunity rather than a fulfilling inclusion in the world of Fullmetal Alchemist. While a nice taste ...

Comics, Reviews

REVIEW: Weeaboo is a Love Letter to Weebs Everywhere

November 17, 2021

Weeaboo traces the stories of three high school students. As Maya, James, and Dani survive senior year, they struggle to find themselves and each other in Alissa Sallah’s heartwarming graphic novel.

Comics, Reviews

REVIEW: Marvel’s Voices: Identity #1 and Identities in Crisis

September 22, 2021

The next installment in the ongoing Marvel’s Voices series, Identity #1 provides another set of short stories highlighting a specific minoritized community. This time, the vignettes focus on characters and creators of Asian-descent. While I love the amplification of these creators and stories, ...

Comics, Indie & Small Press, Reviews

REVIEW: Blood Anthology Has a Beating Heart

July 8, 2021

When a new comic appears in my mailbox, it’s hard to resist. And while I tried to wait, Krew was no exception. The texture of the book was the first thing that captured me. The physical feel of it combined with the design. KREW in two different shades of glossy red that stood out from the ...

Essays, Opinion, Television and Film

Seen But Not Satisfied: The Logic of Prejudice in Shadow and Bone

June 3, 2021

I didn’t know I was going to fall for Shadow and Bone as hard as I did. The luscious world, the characters, and the mythology all nestled their way into my heart. There was so much to love in the series. And yet, my love was uneasy.

Paulina Przystupa

Roundtable: Creativity, Canvases, and Camaraderie, a Celebration of Akiko Higashimura

Oscars Roundtable: Villains, Faves, and The Ceremony

REVIEW: She-Hulk #1 Isn’t a Smash

REVIEW: Beyond Forgetting Is an Imperfect Memoir

WWAC’s Favorite Indies, Small Press Comics, and Webcomics of 2021

REVIEW: Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning Feels Like Returning to the Start

REVIEW: Weeaboo is a Love Letter to Weebs Everywhere

REVIEW: Marvel’s Voices: Identity #1 and Identities in Crisis

REVIEW: Blood Anthology Has a Beating Heart

Seen But Not Satisfied: The Logic of Prejudice in Shadow and Bone

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