Bill and Ted Save the Universe Bachan (Illustration); Jim Campbell (Letters); Derek Charm (Cover Art); Alex Guimaraes (Colors); Brian Joines (Writer); Chris Rosa (Editor) BOOM! Studios January 2019 If there’s an ‘80s film that’s more fun, more silly, or more imaginative than Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, I don’t know it. The story of two California-based best friends…
Captain Britain Reading Diary 10: Howl at the Moon
The last period of Captain Britain’s hometown publication is split three ways: Alan Davis and reserve writers, Alan Davis and Jamie Delano, and Alan Davis going solo. It’s the most lastingly recognisable segment of superhero comics in Captain Britain’s history—it combines an unhappy hero with family drama and romantic tension, villainy from within and maimings…
Monstress and the Problem of Women in Pain
Please note this post contains discussion of violence against women. Also, spoiler alert for Monstress. Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda’s Monstress has—justifiably—been on fire lately. It won heaps of accolades at the 2018 Eisner Awards and major love and respect from readers. Liu was the first woman to win the Best Writer award (about time),…
Dorphise Jean’s Haitian Hero’s Story Continues in Spirit’s Destiny
Celebrated last year as a Haitian comic book creator to watch for, Dorphise Jean brings more pride to her heritage with Spirit’s Destiny, a comic featuring a powerful Haitian superhero. Currently on Kickstarter, to order to turn the 2016 first issue into an ongoing series, Spirit’s Destiny now boasts an all female team under Short Fuse…
Betty & Veronica #2: The Best Things in Life Aren’t Free
Betty & Veronica #2 Jamie Lee Rotante (Writer), Sandra Lanz (Artist), Kelly Fitzpatrick (Colours), Jack Morelli (Letters) Archie Comics 30 January, 2019 Veronica is flourishing at her fashion magazine internship, so much so that she is being offered her very own advice column. The idea is appealing—Veronica loves sharing her opinion—but she wants to write…
Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt is A Meta Man
Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #1 Kieron Gillen (writer), Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (letters), Mary Safro (colorist), Caspar Wungaard (artist) Dynamite January 30th Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt is a new take on an old character—one you might not know by name but who, if you’re big into superheroes, will sound very familiar once you get to know him.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Back and Good
Unto each generation, a story is told— When considering a comic book, it’s pertinent to consider its target audience and who it’s marketed to or for whom it’s easy to find. For a franchised book, or an adaptation of an existing success, the question becomes more interesting along with that relevancy: Is this just for…
Elvira Goes Hollyweird in Elvira: Mistress of the Dark #4
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark #4 Dave Avallone (Writer); Dave Acosta (Art); Andrew Covalt (Colors); Taylor Esposito (Letters); Joseph Michael Lisner, Craig Cermak, Robert Hack (Covers) Dynamite Comics January 16, 2019 Here’s a little secret, dear bleeders; I feel like Dynamite’s Elvira series is a true hidden gem in the company’s line-up. It’s a perfect…
The Game’s Afoot in Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man
Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man Leah Moore, John Reppion (writers), Julius Ohta (artist) Dynamite January 16, 2019 I’m a persnickety consumer of Sherlock Holmes work. I have great affection (and a scholarly interest) in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 56 short stories and four novels. I tend to have passionate feelings about adaptations, derivations, pastiches, and…
Long Lost Book 2: Who Needs Answers?
Long Lost Book 2 Matthew Erman and Lisa Sterle Scout Comics January 23, 2019 Disclaimer: A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. When I closed Long Lost‘s final issue, there was a moment where I thought, “That’s it?” This sounds like a bad thing, but…
Authorised Happiness: Relevant Criticism Of Societal Systems
Authorised Happiness Vol. 1 Jean Van Hamme (Writer), Griffo (Artist), Design Amorandi (Letters), Jerome Saincantin (Translation) Dupuis (French), Cinebook Ltd. (English) January 23, 2019 Disclaimer: Izneo has provided WWAC with a VIP Access Pass. Jean Van Hamme’s 1988 short story collection, Authorised Happiness, finally gets an English translation in 2019. The first volume features three Kafkaesque stories…