Stage Dreams Mel Gillman Lerner Publishing/Graphic Universe September 3, 2019 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Three years ago, I interviewed incredible color pencil artist Mel Gillman about Stage Dreams, a young adult graphic novel they were drawing for Lerner Publishing’s imprint, Graphic Universe….
A Fresh Take on Tarot: Isabella Rotman’s This Might Hurt Deck
It has been a great couple of years to be a tarot reader. The rise in popularity of self published decks has been amazing and some truly talented artists have undertaken the extraordinary task of illustrating all 78 cards. My latest tarot obsession is comic artist Isabella Rotman’s This Might Hurt Tarot Deck, a modernized…
Cynthia von Buhler Invites You to The Illuminati Ball
An invitation arrives at your doorstep. The Baron and Baroness de Rothschild have invited you to attend the exclusive and mysterious Illuminati Ball. Do you accept? In Cynthia von Buhler’s newest graphic novel, five people from various walks of life — connected by their desires for love, money, respect, power, and fame — do, completing the application…
Benji Nate’s Lorna is Cute, Violent and Relatable
Lorna Benji Nate Silver Sprocket May 2019 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Lorna is a comic about a girl who loves knives, loves to threaten boys, collects skeletons, and maybe is the reason those skeletons are available to be collected. It is about…
For Your Consideration: Keanu Reeves Is a Second Look at the First Keanussance Man
For Your Consideration: Keanu Reeves Kitty Curran (author), Larissa Zageris (author) Quirk Publishing October 15, 2019 So, let’s talk about Keanu Reeves. His star has shone since his acting breakout in the late ‘80s, but it’s hit a meteoric rise since his appearance at E3 in June 2019 and subsequent memefication. It’s safe to say…
WWACommendations: X-Men vs. Vampires, Emily Carroll, Harleen, Chronin
Happy October! What comics are you reading lately? October is my favorite month, not just because of Halloween, but fall activities like soccer, marching band, drinking apple cider, and hearing the crunch of fallen leaves on a walking path. Do you have favorite spooky or horror comics you’ve read lately? Let us know on Twitter!…
Stephanie Phillips on Butcher of Paris, World Wars, and Researching History
They say truth is stranger, and scarier, than fiction, and Stephanie Phillips’ latest limited series, Butcher of Paris, is about to prove that fact. Phillips, writer of The Devil Within, and Descendent, is no stranger to history, horror, and mystery. But with Butcher of Paris, she delves into true crime territory that hits a little close…
Powers of X #6: See The Cage
Powers of X #6 VC’s Clayton Cowles (letterer), Marte Gracia & David Curiel (colorists), Jonathan Hickman (writer), Tom Muller (design), R. B. Silva & Pepe Larraz (artists) Marvel Comics October 9, 2019 This review contains spoilers for Powers of X #6.
Previously On Comics: News Flash—Kids like Comics. And Manga.
Hello again! It’s once again time for WWAC’s weekly news round up of everything you might have missed last week.
Breaking In! With Uncanny X-Men #111
Uncanny X-Men #111 Terry Austin, (Inks), John Byrne (Pencils), Chris Claremont (Writer) Tom Orzechowski (Letters), Mary Titus (colors) Marvel Comics June 10, 1978 There are simply too many X-Men comics.
Poltergeist Girls, Part 1: The Exorcist and Regan’s Rebellion
After she foolishly plays with a Ouija board, an innocent and cheerful early-adolescent girl begins showing a distinct change in personality. Her behaviour becomes strange, even sinister. Before long, she is the focal point of apparently supernatural phenomena: objects around her are moved by unseen forces, while her body undergoes hideous transformations. All the time…
