There’s something about “comix” that signals “I’m not going to like it”. I know it’s partly the kind of person who recommends “comix” but it’s also the kinds of works that label themselves “comix” in the 21st century. However, this gut reaction made me step back and think, what even are comix and why do…
REVIEW: The Legend of Shang-Chi #1 Doesn’t Land the Blow
With the release date for the Shang-Chi movie moving closer, I was excited to read a new comic centering on the character. The Legend of Shang-Chi puts the titular hero at the heart of a kind of anti-heist, going toe-to-toe with an equally capable thief. As a solo story, I hoped to see what made…
Best Small Press, Indies, & Webcomics of 2020!
This 2020 was tough for me as an indie comics reader because, well, there were no cons for me to pick up wares! No zinefests or the pleasure of perusing the indie racks at my local comic shop. Luckily, there were virtual fests and cons for me to find some good books, and Webtoons are…
Comics Academe: 2020 in Review
To close out 2020, Comics Academe asked contributors to write about the conferences, articles, and books that had the biggest impact on them. They attended virtual conferences and comic cons and read, wrote, and were recognized for groundbreaking work in and around comics studies.
REVIEW Marvel’s Voices: Indigenous Voices #1
Marvel’s Voices: Indigenous Voices, is an excellent set of stories highlighting Native American creators and Marvel characters. The issue is a solid introduction to Indigenous stories from a mainstream publisher. It provides an enjoyable balance of art styles and stories that explore the past, present, and future of Indigenous characters.
REVIEW Wicked Things #6: Wicked Ways
Stings, the soft strongman, and our sleuth sum up the story in this supposed ending to Wicked Things. This sixth issue from the creative team behind Giant Days shows us the solution to Lottie’s substantial heist and brings some cessation to the series.
REVIEW: Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel: Militarism and Feminism in Comics and Film
Higher. Faster. Further. More. Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman are icons in comics. Advertised as inspiration for girls and women. Except, sometimes, for me, but I could never articulate why. They both protected people who couldn’t protect themselves. Each is confident and fully realized. They are adult women. It was something… else. And Carloyn Cocca…
REVIEW: Dune: House Atreides: This is Fine
Dune: House Atreides starts with a FAAWHOOOM, introducing audiences to the intergenerational Herbert series. A primer for the major players in the upcoming Legendary movie adaptation Dune, this adapts Dune: House Atreides but it is not quite a tie-in comic.
REVIEW: Revolutionary Girl Utena: After the Revolution: … Is Less Than Revolutionary
Revolutionary Girl Utena is a shojo classic that I only recently read. Because of my recent exposure, news of an addition to the series, After the Revolution, released in 2020 in English excited me. Overall, I see threads in the series that a younger me would have loved. Unfortunately, neither the original Utena series nor…
REVIEW: Wicked Things #5: Wicked Wonders
Suspicions, our sleuth, and a soft strongman stretch out the story in this sustaining segment of Wicked Things. The ongoing series from the creative team behind Giant Days shows us the sweet-talking smoothness of a subtler Lottie against a series of strange casino smash and grabs.
REVIEW: Wicked Things #4: Wicked Switches
A sleuth, stolen goods, and second chances strengthen the subplot in this successive session of Wicked Things. The ongoing series from the creative team behind Giant Days shows us the subtle superpowers of smartphone sellers, while with sincere satisfaction we see Lottie’s skills spotlit.
REVIEW: Wicked Things #3: Wicked Wishes
A sleuth, more snobbery, and stolen goods set up a subplot in this succeeding segment of Wicked Things. The ongoing series from the creative team behind Giant Days shows us the superpowers of our slightly-ruffled protagonist. Suspicions and a slew of petty crimes capture Lottie’s attention in this newest installment.