Last week Iranian cartoonist Ali, aka Mr. Eaten Fish, was awarded the Courage in Editorial Cartooning Award by the Cartoonist Rights Network International (CRNI). It will be presented at convention of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists in Durham, North Carolina on September 24, 2016, and accepted by Australian poet and human rights worker, Janet Galbriath, on behalf of…
We’re Looking for Manga and Webcomics Reviewers!
We’re looking for 4 women and non-binary writers to join the WWAC team, and add to our coverage of manga and webcomics. As a WWAC reviewer you will: Write 2 short reviews per month or one long review (or more!) Participate in roundtables and other collaborative projects (when you want to) Receive ARCs of upcoming books…
Trading Outpost: Pan(demonium) et Circenses
Editor’s note: This installation of The Trades is comedically late, through no fault of your delightful host’s. Look for another Trades soon–and forgive a poor editor her trespasses. It’s The Trading Outpost, an extension of The Trades, with your friend, me, FST. The Trades is me and Aaron doing a podcast where we talk about comics and…
A World of Gods and Monsters: Science vs Superstition in Sub-Mariner: The Depths
Superhero comics have traditionally relied upon a clear denotation of right and wrong, a binary of good versus bad, that is easy for children to comprehend. In recent decades, we’ve increasingly seen fans calling for “realism” in superhero narratives, with grittier and morally fallible heroes. Look no further than Batman v Superman and the fact…
The Midnighter Roundtables: The Authority by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch
In a historical move, DC Comics has slated to publish the first direct market comic book industry title led by a queer couple, Midnighter & Apollo #1, on October 5th. Midnighter and Apollo certainly aren’t the newest kids on the block, however. The two first appeared in 1998’s Stormwatch #4 by Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch, and…
Review: Lady Killer Vol 2, #1
Lady Killer Vol. 2, #1 Joelle Jones (story & art), Michelle Madsen (colors), Crank! (letters) Dark Horse August 3, 2016 Lady Killer is back, which means more bloodshed and mid-century modern fabulosity! (Note: This review is based on an advanced review copy from the publisher and may contain spoilers.)
Colorist on Color: Matt Wilson
We had a chance to talk to longtime colorist Matt Wilson. You can follow Matt on Twitter and buy his shirts and prints on Big Cartel.
Previously On Comics: So Much Marvel Edition
Happy Monday, everyone! Summer’s coming to an end, so I hope you spent your weekend in style. Here are highlights from the week in comics news. Captain America: Civil War is coming out in digital HD and Blu-ray in a few weeks, and you know what that means. Gag reel time! I’m a little surprised…
Comics Academe Roundtable: Teaching Bitch Planet
Since the publication of the first issue of Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine De Landro in December of 2014, many people, inside and outside of academia, have pointed to the comic, the related backmatter and essays, and even the community that has formed around it–as embodied by the many tattoos of the…
Review: World of Tanks: Roll Out #1
World of Tanks: Roll Out #1 Garth Ennis (writer), Carlos Ezquerra (illustrator), Michael Atiyeh (colorist), no letterer listed Dark Horse August 31, 2016 Disclaimer: This review is based on an advance review copy from Dark Horse Comics.
My Neighbor Jiaojian: An Intimate Urban Legend
My Neighbor Jiaojian Alyssa Wong (Writer), Wendy Xu (Artist) 2016. Although I am relatively new to the horror genre as a whole (I am a self-described scardey-cat and still find The Nightmare Before Christmas unwatchable), I’ve found that the stories that stay with me often are very intimate, with a small cast, touch upon very…
Comics, Anxiety, and Capturing the Abstract: An Interview with the Creators of Sweaty Palms
We often read hoping to see a piece of ourselves reflected in stories, but it’s the surprising connections that can have the most impact. These connections are not always comfortable, but are often invaluable, such as Jennifer Gonzalez’s experience with depression and Katie O’Neill’s webcomic Mushrooms. Each time readers respond powerfully to comics such as O’Neill’s it…
