Volume two of The Wicked and The Divine (known as WicDiv by fans) dropped this week, and we have been gushing. WicDiv was exciting cosplayers by the first issue, which, considering the story and McKelvie’s stunning artwork and Wilson’s colors, is no surprise. But cosplay shouldn’t be limited to conventions, so we decided to create some…
TRUTH: Red, White & Black – The Story of the First Captain America
Truth: Red, White & Black #1-7 Robert Morales (writer), Kyle Baker (penciller, inker, colorist), Wes Abbott (letters), and Axel Alonso and John Miesegaes (editors) Marvel Comics (January to June 2003) When asked to add their thoughts to our roundtable on the “American Dream” and comics that reflect what it ought to be, Catie Coleman and Jess Pryde both turned…
Stars and Stripes: Comics That Remind Us of What the American Dream Ought to Be
Our Canadian Assistant Editor, Wendy B., prompted us to share great moments in comic history that represent the best of the American Dream. The ideal of the American Dream versus its realities, however, cannot be disregarded. Significant societal and cultural damage has been and continues to be caused for the never ending quest for the…
Shinbun Saturday: Fighting for Love and Justice at Anime Expo
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Shinbun Saturday, a weekly round-up of recent manga news and other tidbits of interest!
DC Daily Planet: Vixen Gets a Voice and The Trinity Lives in Batman vs Superman
Good news! Megalyn Echikunwoke is set to voice Mari McCabe, aka Vixen, in the upcoming animated series! Marc Guggenheim, who works as a producer for both CW hits, Arrow and The Flash, stated that Vixen’s story will be a “coming of age tale.” Vixen the animated series will also feature the voices of Grant Gustin (Barry Allen),…
Think There Aren’t Any Good All Age Cons? Try The Kids Read Comics Con!
Kids Read Comics came and went, and it was fantasmagorical. I’ve gone on and on about Ann Arbor’s KRC before, but people don’t seem to understand: you have to go to this! Each year the con is busy, but not nearly as busy as it should be. The building should be busting at the seams…
Review: The Conclusion of Legenderry Red Sonja
Legenderry Red Sonja #5 Marc Andreyko (scripter), Aneke (illustrator), Impacto Studios (colors), & Dave Lanphear (letters) Dynamite June 24, 2015 Steampunk Red Sonja returns in the conclusion to Legenderry Red Sonja. Thus far, she has encountered multiple monstrous creations of Dr. Frankenstein. What will be the final encounter in this pirate-influenced tale?
Depression and Webcomics: How a Comic About Mushrooms Taught Me to Love Myself
Just a heads up: this article is going to talk about my experience with depression, anxiety, and self care. If some or all of these things make you uncomfortable, or are a trigger for you, proceed with caution. Take care of yourselves! Mushrooms, a 2014 webcomic by Katie O’Neill (AKA strangelykatie—read more about her here),…
Canadianisms With…We Stand On Guard #1
I’ve already reviewed the first issue of We Stand On Guard by Brian K Vaughan and Steve Skroce but part of the fun of a book set in Canada is picking out the Canadian references. I call these Canadianisms and in my duty as the official representative of Canadians here on WWAC, I thought I’d help…
We Stand On Guard #1 Review: Pass Me A Two-Four
I’m going to be honest with you. I’ve been excited for We Stand On Guard since the series was announced at the Image Expo six months ago. Described by the National Post as “like the War of 1812, but cooler”, Brian K Vaughan (American) and Steve Skroce (Canadian) have introduced us to a world 100 years into…
How I Burst Through My Insecurity Barrier Using My Kids as a Shield [GIF]
When I first stepped into my local comic book store, it wasn’t about me. Well, it was, but it wasn’t. I’d wanted to explore any comic book store since the first X-Men movie released, but I didn’t think I belonged. It wasn’t just an issue of being a “fake geek girl,” but even more along…
