Richard Rider has had a hard time in the 21st century, y’all. After being boosted to the most prominent cosmic hero in Marvel’s roster following the Annihilation crossover, Nova spent the past two decades saving the universe in a non-stop race from disaster after disaster. Even the death of his closest friends, and even himself,…
REVIEW: You Will Be Okay Will Help You Fight Your Anxiety
You Will Be Okay is Meggie Ramm’s pocket-sized anxiety-buster that anyone dealing with anxiety—and even people at the start of the lockdown five months ago—can refer to. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed, this is a short and powerful tool that will help you.
REVIEW: Dates 3 Delivers Adventure, Love, and Acceptance For All of Us
Dates 3: Adventure was delivered to my door in September, and as a long-time fan of the massively uplifting and beautifully-rendered anthology series, I was so excited to take my time with the publication. The Kickstarter for the comics anthology launched in early 2019 and was fully funded within a month. Kickstarter works like a…
REVIEW: Flamer is Searing and Raw
I may be making a pun on the title when I use the words “searing” and “raw” to describe Mike Curato’s fictionalized memoir Flamer, but both are apropos. The main character in this young adult graphic novel feels alone at the intersection of many forces arrayed against him: abusive and conservative parents, being closeted, weight-shaming,…
REVIEW: Hellions #3: Himbos Should Be Seen And Not Heard
Who asked for the body horror in Hellions #3? It was one of you, don’t lie!
Valiant Virtual Portfolio Reviews Round 2: Writers’ Edition
After sifting through the hundreds of submissions they received from aspiring aspiring interior artists, cover artists, colorists, and letterers for their first round of virtual portfolio reviews, Valiant Senior Editors Heather Antos and Lysa Hawkins are ready to take no writers this time! Following the success of the first round Hawkins and Antos will peruse…
REVIEW: Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Library Edition is a Worthy Successor to a Beloved Series
It is often bittersweet when a television show goes off the air, especially if it ends on a note that left you wanting more. Many series have tried to address this by offering “official” continuations of canceled shows via comic books, a practice popularized by the successful Buffy the Vampire Slayer run from the mid-00s….
Christa Faust Dishes the Goods on Bad Mother
In my review of Bad Mother #1, we meet April Walters who is a bad mother in so much as she loves her children and her husband and wants what’s best for them, even if that means putting her own hopes and dreams on the sidelines. With a life that’s down in the dumps, Christa…
Cover Girl: Marauders #12
Welcome to Cover Girls. Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring one or more women. This month, Rachel, Cori, Dani, Wendy, and Zoe share their thoughts on the cover of Marauders #12 by Russell Dauterman for Marvel Comics.
Reimagining the Personification of Death in Popular Culture
When people learn that I am studying death and comics they will invariably ask if I mean the grim reaper. Usually I say no, because that’s not at all what I’m doing, but sometimes I say yes, just to see where the conversation will go, to find out what they know about the thing that…
REVIEW: The Old Guard Book One: Opening Fire Needs to Take Its Time
I had no idea The Old Guard was a comic before it invaded my Netflix recommendations, but I am loving all the comic books beyond capes and cowls that are sneaking into mainstream media — especially when they involve older women kicking ass on screen. Having now read The Old Guard Book One: Opening Fire…