In 2015 and 2017, I read most of the Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) offerings and showcased the ones I thought were worth picking up. Some may call that an act of public service but I truly do this out of the goodness of my heart. Like clockwork, I return two years later to once…
Burn Before Reading: Compelling Reasons to Not Read A Book
I enjoy lists about who’s reading what, from our own Dogears to NPR Books’ Friday Reads. However, sometimes I’m just not going to read that book that you love so much, or that you’re shocked I haven’t read by now, or that you think might be the next big thing. And, as I expand my…
Marvelous MoCCA Mini Roundup
Going to the annual Museum of Comics and Cartoon Arts fest is nostalgic for me. I remember so many venues this con has used over the years, and recall so fondly the sense of excitement and discovery in finding quirky little photocopied mini comics, sold directly to me by their creators. Over a decade ago,…
Books to Read in 2019 Before They Hit the Big/Little Screen
There comes an exciting time in every reader’s life when one of their favorite books gets turned into another medium, like a TV show or a movie (or comic book, or play, or podcast … you know what I mean). When the adaptation is good, you get the indescribable joy of seeing your favorite characters and…
We’ve Read Multiple Works by These Women and You Should Too!
The other week, author Shannon Hale shared the following on Twitter: In writing workshops I ask the men, "Can you think of 5 women writers that you've read multiple books of theirs?" Most cannot. Then I ask the women, "Can you think of 5 men writers that you've read multiple books of theirs?" The question…
10 Reasons You Should Move to Gotham City
In conversations about the best places in the country to live, a few usual suspects are typically mentioned: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin. But there’s a hidden gem you may not have considered–Gotham City. Yes, it’s true that Gotham’s reputation has historically been somewhat questionable. In fact, most people would rather live literally…
A Fistful of Comics: Crowdfunding Roundup February ’19
Hey all! I’m deep into Kickstarter prep for my own campaign, so quick intro this month. This month is bursting at the seams with incredible projects, and my wallet is weeping. Read on so yours can too.
Sequential Sartorial: Kris Anka’s Top 10 Runaways #Lewks
It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge that Kris Anka’s final issue as the regular artist of Marvel’s Runaways is February’s #18. The latest incarnation of the beloved team book, written by Rainbow Rowell, has featured career-best artwork from Anka; he’s given the characters new life with vibrant, fashion-forward designs that are as…
Hire This Hero: Why Loki Could Take Over for John Constantine
Life is weird, right? Sometimes you’re just going about your business, trying to imbibe enough caffeine to drag through the last endless hour of a Friday afternoon at the widget company when out of nowhere, a demon wielding dark magic comes crashing through the cubicle occupied by Donna in accounting. This beast from Hell eats…
Fistful of Comics: Crowdfunding Roundup January ’19
It’s a new year, and a new year brings … a short break from the rush of new crowdfunded projects! It’s a short one this round, folks, but I, for one, appreciate that creators took the chance to spend time and/or deal with their families … or, at the very least, to take a deep…
WWAC’s Favorite Big Press Comics of 2018
Well, the corpses of Christmas Trees are littering the sidewalk and all the champagne bottles have been popped, so as we usher in 2019 it seems the perfect time for quiet reflection. But not on New Year’s Resolutions, silly. On comic books! WWAC has rounded up its contributors to share their favorite big press comics…
8 Current Comics Starring Empowered Girls
It’s safe to say that most of our readers firmly believe in the importance of representation in comics, and the significance of seeing yourself and your experiences reflected in the media you love. It’s no surprise, then, that comics featuring empowered female characters are often the ones that inspire girls the most. In fact, a…