DC Entertainment: We publish comic books about the greatest heroes in the world, and the most evil villains imaginable. The Joker variant covers for June are in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the Joker. Regardless if fans like Rafael Albuquerque’s homage to Alan Moore’s THE KILLING JOKE graphic novel from 25 years ago, or…
“No One Is Only One Thing”: She-Hulk Navigates Identities, Frustration, and Resilience in Newest Reboot
She-Hulk 1-12 Charles Soule (W), Javier Pulido (A), Ronald Wemberly (A) Kevin Wada (C) Marvel Comics 2014-2015 Guest writer Nyala Ali shares her thoughts on the latest reboot of the Jade Giantess, She-Hulk!
WWAC Warrior: Why I Can Be a Warrior Without a Six-Pack
Our WWAC Warriors have been doing some great and inspiring work. Desiree has been working on becoming her own superhero. Laura is morphing into a real live Batgirl, and Lela is fighting endometriosis like Wonder Woman versus Villainy Incorporated. I am thoroughly impressed with what they are doing, and how they are tying their fitness…
Preacher Casts Ruth Negga as Tulip
We have our first piece of official Preacher casting news from AMC: Ruth Negga has been cast as female lead character Tulip! Negga’s previous geek TV credits include Misfits and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. She also played Shirley Bassey in the BBC’s 2011 TV biopic of the veteran singer/goddess, which isn’t exactly a geek culture production…
Where Do We Stand? Women in February’s Comics and Graphic Novel Sales
Spring is on its way and my comics reading list is somewhat under control. I’m happy to report that February has some improvements for representation of women. I have been watching and waiting for a month when neither Marvel nor DC had the number 1 spot on the single issues list. This month, IDW pushes…
I Like Rafael Albuquerque’s Joker Variant Batgirl Art
I really like Rafael Albuquerque’s Joker variant Batgirl art. Albuquerque expertly manages the shadow play in the piece, the casual aggression of the Joker juxtaposed against Batgirl’s terrified stiff body and her eyes, those evocative eyes, that manage to make the viewer an active participant in the piece, sharing Barbara’s horror. I’m a fan of…
That Batgirl Cover was Bad and DC Can Do Better
So that Batgirl/Joker variant cover got pulled, and that’s great. But it’s not enough.
Who Do We Listen To And Why Can We Hear Them? Criticism, Satisfaction, Responsibility, Service
It’s strange how so much isn’t surprising. Chris Sims, currently of ComicsAlliance and Marvel’s rose-tinted X-Men ’92–you might know him as @theisb or that guy with the laughing pink guy twitter icon, fan amongst fans– used to be the kind of fanboy who would lock onto hate like a dog on the last dear bone of their…
Star Spangled Stories: Milkyway Hitchhiking
Milkyway Hitchhiking, Vol. 1 & 2 Sirial Yen Press November, 2014 & January, 2015
Women Making Comics: An Interview with Emet Comics Founder Maytal Gilboa
Emet Comics is an upcoming imprint of comics by women for women. Founded by Maytal Gilboa late last year, Emet Comics currently has six comic books in production to be sold digitally through Comixology around June this year. The website launches in a few weeks, where you’ll be able to read previews of all their…
I’m Loving: Lord Snooty and His Pals
My God, Dudley D. Watkins was a genius. It’s not a word I use lightly. While there are a lot of comics creators out there with staggering levels of talent whose work can make you see the world in a whole new way, they’re not all geniuses as such. But every line that Watkins drew,…
Compulsive Reading: Some Notes On How We Read Mental Health
Megan Purdy asks the questions in this round table discussion responding to several comics tackling mental illness, and its resultant behaviours. Sara Lautman’s comic Some Notes on Compulsive Hair Pulling is beautiful and affecting. The comic is about Lautman’s struggle with trichotillomania: how she got her diagnosis; how she deals with it; how she relates,…
