I think roleplaying and sex are two intimately entwined concepts. Even when we’re not discussing that kind of roleplaying, I’ve found it to be true that sexual dynamics are likely to rise whenever a group of adults is cooped up together for an extended period of time. Add to that the tempting factor of veiled…
The Sharon Carter Problem: How Marvel Keeps Failing Female Characters
Marvel movies are, by and large, not romances. And that’s okay. When I go to the theater to see a superhero movie, I don’t need to see anyone falling in love. If a romance can be played well within the confines of a rich and compelling superhero story, I’m not going to complain—I’m a sucker…
The Music of Hamilton: WWAC Shares the Songs That Blew Us All Away
It’s safe to say that if you haven’t heard about the hit musical Hamilton by now, you will soon. Grammy performance aside, the show has been capturing attention outside of theatre circles since it premiered on Broadway last summer. The core of Hamilton’s story is told through forty-six evocative and creative tracks, all written by Lin-Manuel…
Into: Now Our Lives are Stranger
Welcome to An Adventure in Small Games, a monthly series focused on games that cost less than $20, ideally less than $10. In this series, Eve Golden Woods will focus on the indie game and what it has to offer the world of gaming. There will be spoilers. This month Eve takes a look at Into or I Turned…
Review: The Feminist Narrative inside the Bro-tastic Superman: American Alien #3
Superman: American Alien #3 Max Landis (Writer), Joelle Jones (Illustrator), Rico Renzi (Colorist), John Workman (Letterer) DC Comics January 13, 2016 This review is based on an advanced copy from DC Comics and contains spoilers.
This Week In WWAC History: Reviews Matter
With a new year comes my new attitude toward comics. Last year I spent money based on what I thought I’d like. This year I want to spend my money on comics I know I’ll like. That’s why reviews are becoming more and more important in my purchasing decisions. Lucky for me, WWAC gives honest…
2015 Games Send-offs, 2016 Predictions
Welcome to the 2015 Games Round-up Masterpost. This article will point you to articles you loved, the ones you should have read, and everything in-between. News in Review Our very own Brenda Noiseux kept us up-to-date with her weekly “Get Your Game on Wednesday” series. This was the year we lost gaming giant Satoru Iwata….
Last Minute Gift Guide: Books for Adults
Earlier this week we shared our last minute gift guide for the young readers on your list. Now we’re continuing our recommending spree for the adult readers you’re still planning on buying for. Whether they like fantasy, horror, or are looking to join the adult colouring book craze, WWAC has you covered.
E – N – I – D: Ghost World and Name Fluidity
Ghost World Daniel Clowes Fantagraphics Books 1997 What’s in a name? Everything. Names play a big part in Ghost World. The characters are called by their legal names, nicknames, imagined names, and incorrect names. They receive these names through birth or social interaction, and the usage of these names communicate specific intentions.
“This is Halloween!”: A History, Part 1
In this special article, Ginnis sought out a historian to reveal some of the secrets behind the history of this great season. Fortunately, she discovered a “Mad Historian” who takes a perverse pleasure in tackling the maddeningly mundane questions that plague so many of us like “How did Halloween come to be?” In Part 1 of this two…
Accessorize Your Way to Efangelism: Geek Accessories Start Geek Conversations
One of the many good things about being an unabashed geek-slash-fangirl is that people know what kind of person they’re dealing with and immediately are able to tell when they encounter a kindred spirit. I recently bought a fandom T-shirt from Teepublic that features a double sided inside joke for fans of both The Walking…
Tales of the Captain Duke Author Rebecca Diem Talks Steampunk, Writing, and the Joys of Airships
My behind-the-scenes job at this year’s Fan Expo Canada didn’t leave me much time to visit the show floor, but in a fortuitous moment, someone from the show floor happened to drop by. This is how I met steampunk aficionado and writer Rebecca Diem and soon after that Clara and the Captain Duke with whom…
