I read a range of comics from a range of publishers and genres: horror, fantasy, sci-fi, slice of life, superhero… and ones in between. If I reviewed all of them, I would never have time for anything else. Besides, there are some comics that give me such warm fuzzies and feelgoods that reviewing them would just…
The Killing Joke Is a Bad Joke that Just Won’t R.I.P
The animated adaptation of the comic The Killing Joke was officially released on July 25th. So far, only a few WWAC contributors have seen it and all declined to review it. Instead we got together to discuss adaptation’s controversial addition of a sexual relationship between Barbara Gordon and Bruce Wayne, and our thoughts on the…
Thunderstuck! A Conversation with Jim Zub on Marvel’s Thunderbolts
I had the opportunity to sit down with writer Jim Zub (Disney Kingdoms: Figment; Wayward; Street Fighter: Cammy) at SDCC this year to chat about continuity, shipping, and big character arcs in his new on going series Thunderbolts. A word of warning: This interview will contain some spoilers from the first three issues of Thunderbolts, Avengers:…
The Wedding Issue: Sue Storm and Reed Richards
Aside from “Who would win in a fight?” nothing gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should be married. In this mini-feature, Bride-to-Be Rebecca Henely and her Maid of Honor Kayleigh Hearn take a trip down memory lane to the most significant times comic companies took the plunge and…
Hey Fellow Kids, Betty & Veronica #1 Is Not Good
Betty & Veronica #1 Adam Hughes Archie Comics July 20, 2016 This comic opens with a talking dog and transitions to two talking teenage boys. It’s not a great way to start a comic that’s devoted to forever frenemies Betty and Veronica, and it’s one too many framing devices for a story that’s simple as…
Previously On Comics: World of Wakanda, Superman’s Assets, and More.
It’s time once again to look at the headlines for the previous week’s comics news! We’re still catching up from SDCC, so bear with us as we continue to get these profiles, and interviews up for you. Definitely check out Wendy’s profile on David Mack while you wait, though. This article from Paste is a…
Batgirl and The Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1 Review
Batgirl and The Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1 Julie and Shawna Benson (Writers), Claire Roe (Artist), Allen Passalaqua (Colourist), and Steve Wands (Letterer). DC Comics July 20th, 2016 Disclaimer: This review is based on an advanced copy from the publisher and contains spoilers.
New Hammer Horror Comics Line Kicks Off With The Mummy
During SDCC, Titan Comics revealed the first title in its collaboration with Hammer Film Productions: a miniseries entitled The Mummy. Peter Milligan (2000 AD, Hellblazer) is the writer, while Ronilson Freire (Heavy Metal, Doctor Who) takes artistic duties. Hammer made a total of four Mummy films between 1959 and 1971, but the comic’s plot synopsis…
Interview with Comics Artist Jeffrey Veregge
You may know Jeffrey Veregge from the covers of Marvel Comics’ Red Wolf title. An enrolled member of the Port Gamble S’klallam Tribe (who are located in near Kingston, Washington) and an honor graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle, Jeffrey is ready to take the next step in his career by venturing into interior…
David Mack’s Kabuki: Thinking Outside the Panel
When it comes to creators who really push the boundaries of what comics can do, the name that automatically pops into my mind is David Mack. To me, Mack’s work epitomizes the melding of the “visual” with the “narrative,” emphasizing comics as an art form as well as a storytelling medium. I have admired his work since…
Drink Your Comics: Betty & Veronica and the Fourth of July
I don’t know about you, but for me, summer means the Cape, the beach, and long evenings sitting with a cool drink out in the backyard. In general, I reach for my tried and true Tanqueray gin and tonic, but if, like me, you want to try a few new flavors, here are a few…
Trading Outpost: Growing Up Is Hard To Do
Hello and welcome back to Trading Outpost, with me, FST, co-host with the co-most of The Trades, a comics podcast for people who like comics and podcasts. The other half of The Trades is Aaron, who can’t write here, because Aaron’s a dude. You can find the previous installment on WWAC here, and you can…
