Jughead’s Time Police #2 Derek Charm (cover/art), Sina Grace (writing), Erica Henderson (cover), Matt Herms (coloring), Jack Morelli (lettering), Rosario “Tito” Peńa (covers) Archie Comics July 17th, 2019 Here’s some news: Jughead’s Time Police is slowly beginning to eclipse the dark fantasy of Archie’s horror line to claim my heart. It’s a fun, snappy and…
Batman #76: Where Have All The Heroes Gone?
Batman #76 Clayton Cowles (letterer), Tony Salvador Daniel (artist), Sandu Florea (inker), Tom King (writer), Tomeu Morey (colorist), Norm Rapmund (inker) DC Comics August 7, 2019 Where have all the heroes gone? That’s the question that Batman #76 sets out to answer, as Gotham under Bane appears to be a police state run by none…
Blade Runner 2019 Does the Job
Blade Runner 2019 #1 Michael Green and Mike Johnson (writing), Andres Guinaldo (art), Marco Lesko (colors), Jim Campbell (Lettering) Titan Comics July 17, 2019 I’ll admit, I wasn’t a huge fan of the story in Blade Runner 2049, but it was a full bodied visual and auditory experience. Director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Roger Deakins created a beautiful…
Rereading and Rereading and Rereading
Do you reread? Maybe you want to spend a little more time in a beloved universe, or maybe you want to remind yourself who betrayed the duchess in book 3 of your favorite series before book 4 comes out next week? Whatever your reasons, they’re good ones! I love rereading, and I asked several WWAC…
WWACommendations: LOST in TRANSLATION, Isola, Heavenly Blues, Die, and More
Happy August! What comics are you reading lately? Every month, WWAC contributors share some comics we’ve especially enjoyed recently. Let us know your own recent favorites on Twitter!
2019 Hugo Awards Celebrate the Fantasy Existing Among Us
Thousands of science fiction and fantasy fans arrived in Dublin this month to take part in the 77th World Science Fiction Convention. The activities and attractions culminated on Sunday with the Hugo Awards, when a selection of winners were presented with coveted socket ship trophies.
Powers of X #2: Then It Will Be Done
Powers of X #2 VC’s Clayton Cowles (letterer), Marte Gracia (colors), Jonathan Hickman (writer), Tom Muller (design), R.B. Silva (artist), R.B. Silva & Adriano di Benedetto (inkers) Marvel Comics August 14, 2019 This review contains spoilers for Powers of X #2. In the press for House of X and Powers of X, Jonathan Hickman warned…
Previously On Comics: Comics Are Gay and Also Political
There’s been mostly good news this past week, including some long overdue announcements and some reminders to keep fighting the good fight.
Cover Girl: The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #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, Claire, Louis, Wendy, and Lisa look back at Minkyu Jung’s cover of The Magnificent Ms. Marvel #4 from Marvel Comics.
Guest Post: Alex de Campi’s Guide To Doing FlameCon Like A Local
Hey there! Are you coming to New York City this weekend for FlameCon? If so, great for you. It’s an absolute blast and probably my favourite convention. It’s also in a great spot for exploring New York City and doing fun stuff, either before the convention begins each day (at a respectable noon, bless them)…
Heavy Is the Hand With the All-Weapon in Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1
Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1 Jason Aaron (writer), Jesus Aburtov (colorist), Cafu (artist), Al Ewing (writer), VC’s Joe Sabino (letterer) Marvel Comics July 24, 2019 Jane Foster wielded Mjolnir. Now, in Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1, she has the All-Weapon. We know she will rise to the occasion of the Valkyrie, but at what cost along the way?
Vault Comics Pubwatch: August
Following SDCC, Vault Comics has got lots on the go as they ramp up to continue the convention trail and ramp up for the fall. Here are some of the things going on in the Vault right now.