We’re going to start off this week with some good news for once. Remember a few weeks ago when we told you about our IndieGoGo campaign to fund WWAC’s move to a new web host? Well, the campaign was a roaring success, meeting 159% of our goal. Our sincerest thanks to everyone who contributed or…
Previously On Comics
Sadly, we began this week on a sombre note with the loss of Margot Kidder at age 69. Best known for her role as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie and its sequels, Kidder also starred in numerous movies and television programmes such as The Amityville Horror (1979) and R L Stine’s The Haunting Hour…
Previously on Comics: Comicsgate Gets Aggressive (And Other News)
This week in comics there were some very good things. There was also a lot of disturbing behavior that began online and then got physical, including aggressive threats, smashed windows, transphobia, and militant messages. We’re going to do our best to cover the situation, so please hang in there. This is a content warning for…
A New Chapter for WWAC
There are a lot of changes going on here at WWAC. Most notably, Megan Purdy, our founder and glorious leader is stepping down, along with editorial powerhouse, Claire Napier. They have built quite a legacy for the more than 300 writers who have wandered into WWAC and found a home under their wise wings.
Previously On Comics: Shaping Up and Shipping Out
First, have you heard the news? WWAC is moving! Find out more about it, and be sure to back our IndieGoGo, so we can continue doing what we do best: delivering thoughtful analysis of the best medium in the world. I’m not one to tell you how to spend your money, buuuuut, certain tiers of…
Comics Journalism Deserves More Precise Awards than the Eisners
Thursday afternoon, Comic-Con International released the official slate of nominees for the 2018 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. And while Twitter was immediately abuzz with grousing about the entire list, I was personally taken aback by the five nominees for Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism: Alter Ego, edited by Roy Thomas (TwoMorrows) The Comics Journal, edited by Dan Nadel, Timothy Hodler,…
Previously, On Comics: Something Nice, Something Nasty
Happy May everyone and welcome back to your weekly comics news. It’s been a long week full of a variety of announcements and events. Let’s take a look!
Alternatives to Universal Fan Con
While some people are considering their options in terms of legal action following the sudden cancellation of Universal Fan Con and its questionable organization, many fans, artist, and vendors who still believe in the spirit of the event — and are still stuck with flights and hotels to Baltimore — are rallying to make this…
Universal Fan Con: Peeling Back the Layers
Universal Fan Con was meant to be a celebration of inclusivity and fandom. But as the show was unceremoniously canceled a week before it was expected to occur, fans are asking what happened. Many find themselves left out of pocket, having backed the Kickstarter and booked often non-refundable flights. We, Rosie Knight and Jazmine Joyner,…
Previously on Comics: Revolving Doors
Good morning. It’s been a few weeks since the last Previously On Comics! Apologies for that, I was once again writing about bad actors. Fortunately, having done that, I can keep it simple here. The last few weeks have had some employee shakeups at a few comics companies. Let’s break them down by company:
Previously On Comics: Magneto Graffito
Good morning! My streak of writing about harassment for Previously continues, albeit in brief: The Daily Beast’s article on Comicsgate and its campaign of harassment went live this week. It covers the same topic that Buzzfeed did recently, but includes a lot of info that article left out, such as, you know, the rampant transphobia…
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Lady MacLeod Becomes Lady Godiva in Mata Hari #3
One of the glittering stars of Karen Berger’s new imprint at Dark Horse Comics is Mata Hari, a five-issue miniseries about the famous courtesan and spy whose exploits have become myths. Written by Emma Beeby (Judge Anderson) and drawn by Ariela Kristantina (InSEXts), Mata Hari drops the veils of legend to reveal the complicated and…
