Two guides are hired to lead a hunting party. Black and white artwork marries a short narrative of some privileged yet unfortunate souls, with a surprising supernatural twist at the end that stayed in my brain years later. The first version of this supernatural western comic, titled simply Darlin’, was created by Olivia Stephens back…
REVIEW: Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2
Having established Kamala Khan’s new normal in the previous issue, Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #2 promises a deep dive into dreams.
REVIEW: Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer #1 Has Bite, But Not Enough Bark
Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer #1 has fun writing, but the art trips it up.
WWACommendations: Delicious in Dungeon, Nodame Cantabile, Things in the Basement and More
WWACommendations never relies on a theme, but this month we sort of have one — exploration. I inadvertently kicked this off by desperately needing to shout about my Delicious in Dungeon reread, but Masha and Carrie both followed up by recommending manga about exploring unique relationships, and finding unexpected connections. Very different from finding monsters…
REVIEW: Spider-Man Annual #1 Smells like a Hit
Spider-Man Annual #1is a great package of humor and action, one that will hook readers on this sprawling, multi-issue “Contest of Chaos” event.
Archie Comics Pubwatch: September 2023
Welcome to the Archie Comics Pubwatch for the month of September! I’m Lisa, reporting from a corner booth at Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe, and here’s this month’s news! In September’s Pubwatch there’s a new Sabrina holiday issue ahead, some exclusive covers, and more!
REVIEW: Childhood Agency and Literary Freedom Break Free in Occulted
I am always checking for new graphic novels from Iron Circus Comics, one of my favorite publishers in the game who consistently bring strange and amazing comics and more. This recent release offers an eyebrow raising yet intriguing premise: it is a graphic memoir of cult survivor Amy Rose’s childhood in the late 90’s. Occulted…
ESSAY: Oglaf is Comics Burlesque at its Finest (NSFW)
Oglaf, the long-running webcomic by Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne, is perhaps best not spoken about in polite company. Launched in 2008, it’s a raunchy, riotous take on fantasy, sex, and comedy. Held together by punchlines and the occasional recurring character rather than an ongoing plot, Oglaf feels a bit like a graphically sexual, chaotic…
Previously on Comics: Catch WWAC on a Podcast and Award Show Updates
Hi everyone! It’s another quiet one this week but clicking through the links should give you lots of excellent things to listen to, look at, and just keep you out of trouble in general. This week our much loved Editor-In-Chief and all around bad influence Nola Pfau guested on the Women of Marvel podcast. Nola…
ESSAY: The Evolution of Oracle and Disability Representation
Barbara Gordon is a woman of many names, faces, and identities. Batgirl, Oracle, crime fighter, hacker, able-bodied, wheelchair user, and most importantly: hero. She is one of, if not THE most famous disabled caped crusader to date. In addition to her tenure as Batgirl, she’s had a long and storied (pun intended) history in the…
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Sabrina The Teenage Witch Annual Spectacular #1
Keep scrolling to read an exclusive preview from Sabrina the Teenage Witch Annual Spectacular #1, as well as an exclusive reveal from the Archie Comics Encyclopedia!