Preceding the current Epic line of full-colour, large collection reprint volumes, Marvel Comics’ Essential [Whatever] phonebook trades were their best-value output, in my opinion. Black and white, so you lose the colourist’s work—I can’t speak for how much of an artistic shame this reliably is, but it does get a little confusing telling one from t’other…
Review: The Golden Compass: The Graphic Novel Volume 1
The Golden Compass: The Graphic Novel Volume 1 Written by Philip Pullman Adapted by Stéphane Melchior Art by Clément Oubrerie Coloring by Clément Oubrerie and Philippe Bruno Translated by Annie Eaton Published by Alfred A. Knopf Books For Young Readers September 22, 2015 The last couple of months have been excellent for fans of the His Dark…
W.W.A.Civil War: The Comic Edition
With the release of Captain America: Civil War trailer officially hitting our screens fan and viewer reactions have been mixed between the positive and negative. At WWAC our staff began discussing in detail about both the upcoming movie, and the 2006 Marvel Civil War comic event written by Mark Millar. The event pitted Captain America against Iron…
Some Folks Think Midnighter Should Be Biphobic, Yes Really
There’s been a lot of talk about bisexual characters in comic books, namely the erasure of various bisexual characters, and overall lack of bisexual representation in mainstream comic books. Another conversation on bisexual representation cropped up today on Gail Simone’s (Secret Six, Birds of Prey) twitter feed this morning. Namely that Midnighter, the popular gay…
Shinbun Saturday: ’90s Manga Classic Takes the Stage
’90s manga Fushigi Yuugi gets stage musical adaptation The official website for the production based on Yuu Watase’s manga launched earlier this week. The role of heroine Miaka will be played by Reina Tanaka, a former member of girl group Morning Musume. This is the third time the manga has received a stage play. Hiromu…
Diversity Is Reality, Mainstream Comics Needs to Catch Up: Interview with Spike Trotman
Spike Trotman, publisher and editor of Iron Circus Comics’ Smut Peddler and creator and publisher of Templar Arizona and Poorcraft, is an important voice in comics. From advocating for indie comics as business to bringing diverse comics to a wider audience, Spike is putting her money and her efforts where her mouth is. She sat…
DC Daily Planet: Wonder Women and Legends of Tomorrow
A flurry of Wonder Woman film news surfaced this week, starting with some screen test stills of Megan Gale from the now canceled George Miller project Justice League Mortal. (via CBR) We also got the first official image of the currently filming Wonder Woman film from Gal Gadot herself, via social media. Almost 75 years in the making……
The Vocabulary of Violence: 4 Takes on Steve Orlando’s Midnighter
Midnighter #1-6 Steve Orlando (Scripter), Stephen Mooney (penciller), Aco (penciller), Alec Morgan (penciller), Romulo Fajardo Jr. (colourist), Hugo Petrus (inker #3 and #6), Bryan Hitch (cover artist #1), Artyom Trakhanov (cover artist #3) DC Comics May 2015 – Present In May 2015, the DCU welcomed longtime Stormwatch and Authority character Midnighter to the fold with…
Cook Your Comics: An Appetizer for Hourman
Remember last November when I shared all my best Thanksgiving recipes in a four-part, JSA potluck-themed extravaganza? No? Through the magic of the internet, you can revisit them now: Part 1: Green Bean Casserole, Glazed Carrots, Sweet Potato Casserole Part 2: Corn Casserole, Cornbread Dressing, Fresh Cranberry Sauce Part 3: Classic Pecan Pie, Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan…
Review: Archie vs. Predator
Archie vs. Predator TPB Alex de Campi (script), Fernando Ruiz (pencils), Rich Koslowski (inks), Jason Millet (colors), John Workman (letters) Dark Horse Comics November 4, 2015
Interview With Detroit Artist Emily Zelasko
Emily Zelasko is an up and coming Metro Detroit illustrator and comic writer who should not be missed. Her art is spunky, original, and immensely eye-catching. After seeing her work in person at the recent Kids Read Comics Con and ComiqueCon, I had the opportunity to ask Emily some questions about her work. How did you…
Thought Bubble Anthology
Thought Bubble Anthology 2015 Art: Emi Lenox, James Romberger, Tim Sale, Farel Dalrymple, Jordan Collver, Lucie Ebrey, Meredith Moriarty Story: Marguerite van Cook, Richard Starkings, Rick Remender, Richard Worth, Clark Burscough, Shaun Manning Story & Art: Dan Berry, Ray Fawkes, Tula Lotay, Julia Scheele, Emily Lambert, Kristyna Baczynski, Izzi Ward, Nicholas Gurewitch, Aimee Lockwood, Eva Holder,…
