If you’re a fan of T. Kingfisher a.k.a. Ursula Vernon, you may have noticed some motifs showing up repeatedly in her work. Is there a knightly character wracked with guilt? Is there an animal made out of bones? Are you pretty sure the housepet in the horror novel will be absolutely fine? With these recurring…
REVIEW: Adversary by Blue Delliquanti Is a Carnal, Must Read Novella
Adversary by Blue Delliquanti is so much more than an erotic thriller. It is a vulnerable, unapologetic look into the forever-changed lives of Curtis and Anton, as well as their non-traditional relationship. Initially flipping through the book, one may think Adversary is an “enemies to lovers” graphic novella, but that does not even scratch the…
Previously on Comics: American Manga Awards Announced
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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Total Suplex of the Heart!
WWAC is proud to present an exclusive excerpt of Total Suplex of the Heart, an original graphic novel that takes inspiration from the real-world experiences of writer Joanne Starer’s (Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville) time running a women’s wrestling promotion. With lettering by Nathan Kempf and featuring pulse-pounding artwork by Ornella Greco, Total Suplex of…
REVIEW: Image Comics’ The Whisper Queen Is a Fantastical Must-Read
The Whisper Queen is a follow-up to The White Trees, an Image Comics mini-series by powerhouse team Chip Zdarsky, Kris Anka, and Matt Wilson. While it’s a continuation, one doesn’t need to be familiar with The White Trees to enjoy The Whisper Queen. The Whisper Queen is perfect for new readers looking for a mature,…
ESSAY: Dead at 55: Land of the Dead (2005)
Continuing a series that celebrates the fifty-fifth anniversary of Night of the Living Dead with a look at the classic zombie film and its many follow-ups.
Archie Pubwatch: May 2024
Welcome to the Archie Comics Pubwatch for May! I’m Lisa, reporting from a corner booth at Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe, and here’s this month’s news! In May’s Pubwatch, Archie picks between Betty and Veronica (Again), The Cursed Library gets a multi-part event, some more retro characters resurface, and some previews are afoot! Also, there are plenty…
LISTICLE: Food and Fantasy Manga for Fans of Delicious in Dungeon
Hello, hello! Have you been watching that hot new anime on Netflix lately? Yes you have. Delicious in Dungeon is all over everyone’s social media feeds like it’s the last season of Succession. And it looks like a lot of people were inspired by Studio Trigger’s tasty adaptation to check out the manga by Ryoko…
VIZ Pubwatch May 2024
Happy May, VIZ fans! In my part of the world, the weather’s finally getting warmer and sunnier, and the manga I’m reviewing for you this month is just as relaxing and atmospheric as a nice summer vacation, from volume 3 of sparkly shojo Sakura, Saku to the first volume of Hirayasumi. But first, the news!
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REVIEW: Shōgun is Poetry Disguised as a War Epic
Set against religious and political tensions in feudal Japan, one leader’s ambitions to become Shōgun are aided by a courageous translator and a marooned Englishman with an agenda of his own. Our spoiler-filled review dives into why Shōgun 2024 has been such a hit for Hulu and Disney+.