In spite of it all, WWAC contributors continued to do what we do best in 2020, and that’s write passionately about comics. So why not toot our own horn about some of our best writing — the pieces that really resonated with us and/or made us proud…
REVIEW: X-Force #15: A Whale Of A Time
When last we left off of X-Force, prior to studying the blade, Hank McCoy had arrested Piotr Rasputin on suspicion of espionage and treason. Hank being the worst, and Piotr being a very close second, this was a real, “worst guy you know just made a great point” situation.
Review: Star Trek Discovery’s “Terra Firma (Part 2)” Says Goodbye to a Fan-Favorite Character
Star Trek: Discovery has never shied away from changing up its premise or central cast. Last week’s episode of Discovery opened the “Terra Firma” two-parter where we learned Emperor Georgiou’s (Michelle Yeoh) days were numbered. She was given the chance to revisit her origins in the Mirror Universe and reflect on what she would’ve done…
Titan Comics PUBWATCH: December 2020
Take a breath, everyone. We made it to the end of the roller coaster that was 2020. And while there is no guarantee of what 2021 will bring, nevertheless, we persevered. I do hope that wherever you are, and whatever holidays you celebrate this season, that you find some joy and hope within them. This…
REVIEW: Forget Russia Is Frustratingly Forgettable
I volunteered to review Forget Russia by L. Bordetsky-Williams because I saw the word “Russia” in the title and thought, “Oh, this is relevant to my interests.” The summary was also promising: an American girl with Russian roots exploring her heritage and identity is something I can generally get behind, as a Russian Jewish immigrant….
Comics Academe: 2020 in Review
To close out 2020, Comics Academe asked contributors to write about the conferences, articles, and books that had the biggest impact on them. They attended virtual conferences and comic cons and read, wrote, and were recognized for groundbreaking work in and around comics studies.
Beyond the Metaphor: Marvel’s Long Forgotten Trans Mutant
Content Warnings: Transphobia, Trans slurs, Trans Panic, Houselessness, Violence Against Trans Children
Last Week’s Episode: Wonder Woman Comes to Roku
There’s more good news than bad news this week, so I’ll rip the bandaid of bad news off quickly first then get to the more positive stuff. The best news is that there are only 14 days before we can put the dumpster fire of 2020 behind us. My friends who follow the celestial patterns…
Vault Comics Pubwatch: December 2020
Vault Comics started December off with an all-celebrity reading of the Vampire the Masquerade one-shot, with proceeds going to Patrick Rothfuss’ Worldbuilders charity. The reading was part of a larger campaign to raise $500,000 for Heifer International.
REVIEW: Fantastic Four: Road Trip is Goopy, Gory and Mordantly Funny
Body parts fall off and tempers fray in Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1, a mind-melting freakout of a comic that’s heavy on body horror and camaraderie, but not much else.
REVIEW: An Appropriately Bittersweet Ending for John Constantine: Hellblazer #12
Way back before I started reviewing John Constantine: Hellblazer, I was skeptical. My first review is, in large part, about that skepticism — I definitely didn’t expect that this series would become one of my favorite runs not just in recent memory, but ever.
Review: Star Trek Discovery’s “Terra Firma (Part 1)” Treads Familiar Ground in the Mirror Universe
On this season of Star Trek: Discovery, the ship has been visiting the home worlds of each of the crew members and seeing what they’re up to in the 31st century. This week though, we’re revisiting not only a familiar planet, but a familiar universe, and as such it’s a two-part arc. We also escape…