I’ve come to understand that Shannon Hale writes books that let children feel seen, while also reminding parents of what it was like to be that age. Ironically, in Diana: Princess of the Amazons, a young Diana doesn’t feel seen at all because all of the adults are too busy for her. Being seen is a constant…
Sarah Kuhn and Nicole Goux’s Shadow of the Batgirl: What Does it Mean to Be a Hero?
What does it mean to be a hero? In Shadow of the Batgirl, writer Sarah Kuhn and artist Nicole Goux introduce a younger audience to Cassandra Cain, a teenager who has been raised to do only one thing: kill. But when Cass realizes that this life is wrong, she escapes, finding herself in Gotham, hiding…
Making Noise With Kazoo’s Noisemakers: 25 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World
When we were approached with the opportunity to talk about Noisemakers: 25 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World here at WWAC, my response was a resounding YES after seeing the incredible lineup of creators and subjects involved:
Marauders #6: Black King Takes Red Queen
The Black King finally makes his move in Marauders #6. It’s no surprise, really. As much as Xavier wants peace between mutants in order to ensure their future, Krakoan society remains a ticking time bomb of far too many mutants who have always had their own agenda. Emma Frost might have agreed to all of this…
Far Sector #3 Brings it Back to Earth
In Far Sector #3, tempers run high as those on the emotion exploit go up against those on switchoff, resulting in a massive public protest that Lantern Sojourner (Jo) Mullein must bring to a peaceful resolution before things get explosive.
Dejah Thoris #1-2: Winter is Coming
This is a different Dejah Thoris than the one we’ve seen of late. Gone is the naive young princess who must learn the ways of her world in order to navigate it. Now she is a grandmother, ousted from her throne, and the planet of Barsoom faces a threat that it has never felt before.
Cover Reveal: Ironheart 2020 #1
As announced last fall at New York City Comic Con, Marvel’s Iron Man 2020 event begins this month with Iron Man 2020 #1 starring Arno Stark. The event will feature several spin-off titles, including Ironheart 2020. Ironheart, aka Riri Williams, debuted in Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr.’s Invincible Iron Man #9 (2015), and got her…
Vampirella: Blood Invasion Breaststrokes Boobily Down the Stream
Dynamite Entertainment ventures into the world of prose novels with Vampirella: Blood Invasion, featuring a gorgeous cover by Jenny Frison. Unfortunately, the inside pages could use a little more polish.
Sarai Is a New Hero for a Harsh World
I picked up Sarai from Comixology after learning about it through Sonica Ellis’ viral tweet encouraging independent comic book creators to ask local comic book stores to carry their books. Released in 2018, the story’s message the story presents and its creator’s encouragement are no less relevant today.
Previously on Comics: Marvel to Release the Claremont Cut and DC Comics Goes to the Zoo
Oh hey it’s Monday! And comics industry news from last week was actually pretty good! Marvel will release an extended version of Chris Claremont’s God Loves Man Kills next month. For the first time, the Scotiabank Giller Prize will open its doors to graphic novels. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) announced its 2020 list…
Comics New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year where we all vow to improve ourselves from the year before, be it more trips to the gym or getting out of debt. But what of comics New Year’s resolutions? What do you want to change for the better about your comics habits? Whether it’s trying manga for the first…
By the Letters: Taylor Esposito Has Big Plans for 2020
Taylor Esposito ended 2019 with more than 1,300 issues to his credit as a letterer, and has hopes to do lots more for the new year. Drawing on his years of experience as a graphic designer, moving on to the Marvel Bullpen, and then achieving his dream by becoming a staff letterer at DC Comics,…