It’s that time again, when Netflix comes down on its beautiful streaming steed and leaves us a wonderful gift: new seasons of our favorite shows. Really enjoying the new season of Daredevil, huh? Wishing you knew more about all of the characters? Want to see them in even more action, love triangles, and risky situations?…
Starting from Scratch: How I Self-Published an All-Ages Graphic Novel about a Kitten
Some writers sweat out their masterpieces in the wee hours after a day job or put all their efforts into one heroic month. My Great American Novel took eight years and $5,000 of my own hard-earned cash. It wasn’t a discourse on my generation or an allegory about consumerism. I self-published an all-ages graphic novel…
DC Devotees and Making Mine Marvel: What Does Brand Loyalty Mean In Comics?
Are you “a Marvel fan?” Dedicated to DC? Do you have a loyalty to a different publisher or publishing brand? Does this whole idea perplex or enrage you? Where do you stand in terms of publisher loyalty? We’re thinking about it.
Shinbun Saturday: Manga Licenses Galore!
Happy Saturday! Vernieda here, fresh and recharged from a writers retreat. You know what’s even better? Spring has sprung! Goodbye, winter, and good riddance. Kodansha USA has been busy this week, announcing several new manga licenses. Twelve new print titles scheduled for this autumn, in fact! Among the new titles are more properties belonging to…
Comics’ Infinite Scroll: To The Rim and Beyond
The launch of Stela, a new comics app which publishes titles optimized for the downward scrolling function of smartphones, has kicked up some talk about Scott McCloud’s Reinventing Comics. Published in 2000 as a sequel to Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comics considers the kinds of innovations that McCloud believed would advance the medium. He paid particular attention to…
Review: Toil & Trouble #6, The Final Issue
Toil & Trouble #6 Mairghread Scott (words), Kelly & Nichole Matthews (art), Warren Montgomery (letters), Kyla Vanderklugt (cover) Archaia February 3, 2016 Disclaimer: This review is based on an advanced review from Archaia and may contain spoilers. The final issue of the miniseries based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth dropped at the beginning of this month. As…
Heathen Vol.1 : A “Feminist Lesbian Viking Comic Book”
Heathen, Vol. 1 Natasha Alterici (words & art) Literati Press January 20, 2016 “Feminist lesbian viking comic book.” That phrase was in the first sentence when author and artist, Natasha Alterici, reached out to us about her latest creative endeavor. I was hooked immediately, and I snagged the comic for review. (Note: This review is…
Discussing “Generous Bosom”: A Breakdown Press Breakdown
Generous Bosom is a comic I wouldn’t have picked up myself. You know why? All I ever talk about is tits, man. And that’s what I said to Tom at Breakdown Press when he suggested I sample this title (free book, holla) from their library. “I think you should really carve out your niche,” was his salesman’s…
Cook Your Comics: Super Girlfriend Guacamole
I am beyond thrilled that at this point in my life, I have more women friends than I ever have before. It’s awesome, and it makes my life better all the time. As an overly busy grownup, it’s hard to find time and energy to meet up with friends in person as often as I’d…
BABIES! They’re Cute. But Which Are the Cutest? Here’s a List
Hey now, it’s spring! That means things are hatching. Chicks, rabbits, tulips, etc. And babies! Babies are born all year round (and so are comics published), but lets celebrate the sweet fresh shoots of character while cherries begin to blossom and the air begins to warm. It’s BABIES! The cutest in comics. What age is a…
Mighty Marvel Monday: C2E2, Daredevil, and More
Welcome back to another regularly scheduled Mighty Marvel Monday thanks to Marvel managing to not muck it up for another week! This week’s MMM is pretty short, but expect next week’s to be extra long, due to more articles on Daredevil and also my Wondercon coverage. If you’re going to be around, say hi! So…
Colorist on Color: Interview with Jeremy Colwell
I am happy to share this interview with Jeremy Colwell as our first of many colourist conversations! Jeremy is a colorist for DC, IDW, Image and Dark Horse. In this interview we discuss a little about color, a little about his history and a lot about his love of his family. Since this was our…
