It’s Valiant Pubwatch, it’s me, it’s you. We are gathered here today, to get through this month’s releases.
The Prisoner: The Uncertainty Machine Gives Us a New Free Man
The Prisoner: The Uncertainty Machine Simon Bowland (letterer), Joana Lafuente (colorist), David Leach (editor and original plot), Colin Lorimer (artist), George Markstein (co-creator), Patrick McGoohan (co-creator), Peter Milligan (writer) Titan Comics October 31 2018 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. My childhood was filled with…
Archie Meets Batman ’66 #5 Review: Holy Unexpected Twist, Batman!
Archie Meets Batman ’66 #5 Michael Moreci (Writer), Jeff Parker (Writer), Dan Parent (Artist), J. Bone (Artist), Kelly Fitzpatrick (Colours), Jack Morelli (Letters) Archie Comics and DC Entertainment 5 December, 2018 The Gotham villains have taken control of Riverdale’s adults, but fortunately Bruce Wayne knows someone who can help. As the Riverdale teens look for…
The Pros and (Comic) Cons of Hope Nicholson’s Newest Anthology
Comic book conventions are wondrous opportunities for fans to find rare goodies, play dress up, attend panels and workshops, hangout with friends, discover something new, and meet the creators of the comics they love to read. We often get to see conventions from the fan perspectives, but what are these events like from the other…
Despite Being Its Influence, the Western Comics Industry Remains Silent on My Hero Academia
As the political and social climate feels more alarming day by day, it is not a coincidence that we have been living in a zeitgeist filled with the saturation of superheroes in our media for people to turn to for guidance. Although superheroes have been a prevalent norm in comics, the genre has recently found…
Chlorine Gardens is a Hilarious Memoir about Memory and Illness
Chlorine Gardens Keiler Roberts Koyama Press September 11th, 2018 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review. On October 5, Quimby’s Bookstore hosted Keiler Roberts and Jessica Campbell for a reading of their newest books, respectively – Chlorine Gardens and XTC69. Both creators made us laugh with their unique styles of…
November Nightcap: NSFW Comics Tackle Space and Fantasy
Welcome to Nightcap, a soon to be regularly scheduled feature here at WWAC where we cover the sexy side of comics. The NSFW comics, even. Meant to be a roundup of what’s going on, this feature hopes to cover Limerence, Iron Circus, Filthy Figments, Slipshine, and other erotica publishers, as well as providing ad hoc…
To All The Cons We’ve Loved This Year
We all have different criteria for what makes a convention. Some people love the huge rush of large venues like SDCC. Some like quieter, smaller things. With 2018’s convention season having finally wound down, we figured it’d be a good idea to talk about which con each of us liked best, and why.
A Beautiful Genius Gets Her Just Due in Hedy Lamarr: An Incredible Life
Hedy Lamarr was as multifaceted as a diamond. The number of things she accomplished in her lifetime is startling when you sit down to count them. In her time, she was revered for her beauty, a star who acted in a-list pictures with Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, and Jimmy Stewart. She was the first woman…
Olivia Twist #3: Picking Up the Pace, But At What Cost?
Olivia Twist #3 Sal Cipriano (letterer), Adam Dalva (writer), Lee Loughridge (colorist), Darin Strauss (writer), Emma Vieceli (artist) Berger Books/Dark Horse Comics November 21, 2018 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. With only four issues in total, Olivia Twist can’t waste too much time…
Oni Press MEGAPUBWATCH part DEUX: October and November
Welcome back to WWAC’s official Oni Press Pubwatchm brought to you by me, Jazmine. If you are new to WWAC’s Pubwatches, they are a summation of what a comics publisher has been up to in the past month. Life got a bit wonky last month, and due to health reasons this will be my last…
WWAC Reviews: Dream Daddy #4 – Dad vs Dad!
Welcome back again for another group review of Oni Press’s Dream Daddy series! Issue #4 just hit the racks—this time it’s written by C. Spike Trotman, and we’ve got some more thoughts. See previous reviews here, here and here!
