I’m always surprised by the creative ideas people theme tarot decks around. Liminal 11’s latest release, Mystical Medleys: A Vintage Cartoon Tarot is a great example of that. A playful deck meant for fans of antique cartoons like Betty Boop and Steamboat Willie, it’s a concept that’s niche enough to cater to a very specific…
INTERVIEW: The Poorcraft Cookbook and C. Spike Trotman’s Poetic Crowdfunding Evolution
Hey! Did you know that C. Spike Trotman has left Kickstarter behind? In case you’ve missed this news buzzing in the wake of Kickstarter’s announcement that it would be implementing blockchain technology as part of its growth strategy, Trotman has packed up her Iron Circus bags and ventured out on her own with an independent…
Are We OK Right Now or Did We Just Front for Hourly Comics Day?
One of the things I love about getting to read indie comics en masse — about going to a zine or comic festival and picking up a million little things and devouring them later — is the wide variety of art styles and perspectives. Engaging with art means I get to see the world through…
REVIEW: Vagina Love: An Owner’s Manual Glosses Over Inclusion
I recently discovered the existence of The Vagina Museum in London. At the top of their mission list is to, “Spread knowledge and raise awareness of the gynaecological anatomy and health.” After a cancer diagnosis that led to chemotherapy and a mastectomy, Lili Sohn realized that there were a lot of things about her body…
INTERVIEW: Lucid Dreaming with Dead Dreams Writer Brittany Matter
We all have dreams that we’ve never realized, whether due to our circumstances, our fears, or all of the above. But what if, with just a sip of a potion, you could fall asleep and actually live out those dreams? Calling on science thrillers like Orphan Black and Fringe, writer Brittany Matter takes us on a journey into…
REVIEW: When I Was Me Captures Colorful Snapshots of Queer Joy
Trans narratives are filled with accounts of gender dysphoria, the pain of being misgendered. These stories are important, but their cumulative weight can be difficult to carry. This is one of the many reasons why it’s critical to share positive stories of gender affirmation and pride. When I Was Me: Moments of Gender Euphoria an…
EXCLUSIVE: Get Into the Groove with the G.I.L.T. Playlist
Party like it’s 1973 with AHOY Comics snappy and stylish new dramedy, G.I.L.T. by Eisner-nominated comics writer and novelist Alisa Kwitney (Rogue: Untouched, Mystik U) and artist Mauricet (Star Wars Adventures, Dastardly & Muttley), and featuring variant covers by Jill Thompson.
REVIEW: Taarna: The Last Taarakian Brings a Hero into a New Century
Taarna is a universe unto herself. Born of the great warrior Taarnak and a dying world. This is a pretty auspicious origin story for the woman who made her debut in 1981 as part of the Canadian animated anthology known as Heavy Metal. Back then, she was a mute warrior summoned to save a race…
REVIEW: Beyond Forgetting Is an Imperfect Memoir
Beyond Forgetting is a short memoir by Frank A. De La Rosa. The memoir combines short historical summaries with personal stories to illustrate the experience of growing up in the Philippines under Japanese occupation and just after World War II. Beyond Forgetting captures an imperfect human voice that informs and colors one boy’s understanding of…
REVIEW: Carmina #1 Lays the Groundwork for Diwata Komiks
Still dealing with the sudden, horrifying loss of her father as a child, Carmina tries to make the best of her situation despite being stuck in an unhappy relationship and living in a trailer park. But after being riddled by strange nightmares that put her up against monstrous creatures all the way on the Philippine…
Diwata Komiks Hopes to Bring Forward More Filipino Stories That Resonate From Home
Interest in ongoing komiks series like Trese has shown a growing enthusiasm for wider, global accessibility to consume Philippine-produced media. In recent years, especially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic’s limitations of conventions and art shows, platforms like Penlab have given komiks creators more opportunities to expand their reach online while broadening the channels potential readers…
REVIEW: My Date with Monsters #2 – Bad Dates and A Good Dog
This metaphor of what it is like to date as a single mom is an entertaining and relatable read. Filled with bad dates, rejections, government training programs, high school drama, and, of course, living nightmares, what more could one want from a horror comic?
