The biggest DC news this month is the expansion of their Walmart exclusive Giant line. I was in favor of this idea when it was launched, and I am still a fan of getting more comics into more hands cheaply, even if I don’t have a Walmart near me to access them. The line is…
Book Beat: Wattpad Publishing, Costa Books, and the Rainbow List
Hello all! Christa, your Bookmarked editor, is back again for another week of bookish news and announcements.
Previously on Comics: Love is Like a Hole in the Head?
Last week, readers warned of disturbing scenes of violence against Lois Lane appearing in the opening pages of #12, a book that is made available through DC’s new Wal-Mart line with the intention of welcoming new readers in a family-friendly line. Writer Tom King responded to the criticism over at Bleeding Cool, explaining that the…
Book Beat: New Kids Book Festival and Mary Oliver’s Passing
Happy Thursday Booklovers! Christa here, reporting on your weekly book news from the coldest capital in the world. Wherever you are, I hope you’re staying warm this week and spending some time curled up with a good book and your drink of choice. It was a busy news week this week so let’s jump right in!
Previously On Comics: Ground Control to Major X
Hello! I hope your Monday’s going well. We do not want to invoke the Garfield, after all. Some news:
Book Beat: The Grishaverse Heads to Netflix, and Readers Debate The KonMari Method
Hello, readers! It’s Emily here again to share the latest in literary news. This week I have the Canada Reads longlist, some Netflix news, and the latest bookish online debate.
Previously on Comics: @AOC Establishes Her Nerd Cred and FlameCon Doesn’t Like Sharing
I’m just going to jump right into the news with my favourite moment of last week, which was congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continuing to remind us that she will not be silenced. Channeling Alan Moore’s Watchmen, she tweeted a quote from the character, Rorschach, “None of you understand. I’m not locked up in here with YOU. You’re…
Titan Comics PUBWATCH: January 2019
Happy New Year! I’m excited to inaugurate 2019 with a look at the last month in the world of Britain’s Titan Comics. Titan has a fabulous track record for bringing a fresh look to existing licenses, and providing titles that are a little more adult, a little more cerebral, and very uniquely British—including one with…
Book Beat: Kathleen Hale Returns and Lin-Manuel Miranda Saves the Day
Hello, fellow book lovers! We’re two weeks into 2019 and the publishing industry is back in full force. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been bombarded by “Most Anticipated” lists over the last few days – my 2019 to read is already starting to get out of hand.
Previously On Comics: Ask Me About My Trans Exclusionary Feminist Agenda
While the majority of us are still too busy trying to recover from the holidays to get caught up in trash and nonsense, comics never truly rest and the news just keeps on coming. We started the year with the news that the chairman of IDW has recently loaned the company $28 million to help…
Previously…on Comics: Looking Forward to 2019
It’s the holidays, so I’d like to think that the comics industries could be pleasant for these brief moments of festivity and cheer. And mostly, judging by the headlines, it has been so, however, the Miami Herald did just discover Comicsgate and has run a piece detailing its history, its connections to Gamergate, and the…
Book Beat: Spicy Book Opinions, PW’s Persons of the Year, and Awesome Awards
Happy Holidays, lovely readers! Welcome to another exciting installment of Book Beat, brought to you by your editor Paige. As this is the last Book Beat of 2018, I can’t help but feel a bit thoughtful about this past year. For many, 2018 was both the longest and shortest year by far. There were so many amazing highs and…
