Welcome back to our interview series with Jamila Rowser, founder of Black Josei Press, about writing comics scripts! Part One addressed the nitty gritty of writing scripts — how many visuals to include, maintaining good communication with your artist through the drawing and editing process, and when to include fields of horses and complicated machinery.
Previously on Comics: Mini-grants, Jezebel Lives, and Bonkers Readers
Hey everyone. It’s been a while, but your Friendly Neighbourhood Previously Editor has been here and keeping an eye on all the entertainment and pop culture news. Understandably, multiple ongoing wars continue to be the major news focus, so this Previously is a round-up of a few weeks’ worth of news.
REVIEW: How Much Does Your Family Owe You, Asks Shadow Brother Sunday (Short)
In the short film Shadow Brother Sunday, two brothers on very different paths in life find themselves needing each other’s help. But how do you ask for solace, money, and the comfort of old when you can’t even recognise the person standing before you?
TIFF 2023 REVIEW: They Shot the Piano Player is a Beautiful Retelling of a Musical Tragedy
Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal tell the story of genius Brazilian pianist Francisco Tenório Júnior through the voices of those who knew him best in the animated extravaganza They Shot the Piano Player.
PUBWATCH: VIZ November 2023
Another month, another pubwatch! This November, we’re bringing news of Anime NYC, a shiny new Io Sakisaka shojo manga, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure part 6. Let’s start with the news.
INTERVIEW with an illustrator: Julia Warren’s Dreamy Alice
Earlier this year, artist Julia Warren independently published an edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with her new illustrations, surreal digital collages with rich color and a fitting dream-like quality. She corresponded with me extensively to answer my many questions about her inspirations and process.
ESSAY: Dead at 55: Book of the Dead (1989)
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.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Timmy Heague, Danielle Paige and Michael Northrop of Fear the Funhouse: Toybox of Terror
If you’re not ready to give up spooky season, then maybe Fear the Funhouse: Toybox of Terror is the Archie title for you! If you love a haunted doll, keep reading to see our exclusive interview!
Archie Comics Pubwatch: November 2023
Welcome to the Archie Comics Pubwatch for November! I’m Lisa, reporting from a corner booth at Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe, and here’s this month’s news! In November’s Pubwatch, Archie’s Free Comic Book Day title is announced, some new characters are introduced for Christmas, and Netflix’s version of The Archies releases a trailer. Also, there are plenty…
WWAC Reads Books! October Brought Intense Immersion into Other Worlds
In this month’s WWAC Reads Books, we at WWAC indulge our legendary good taste in exploring other worlds, both far in the future and an invented past, in science fiction and fantasy that sucks you in.
Titan Comics PUBWATCH: Fall 2023
Since this is dropping on the last day of the spooky season, Happy Halloween! It’s all treats and no tricks in this PUBWATCH. This month, we have a double dose of Scarlett Couture: The Munich File and the latest Conan the Barbarian adventures.
ROUNDTABLE: The Hellfire Gala 2023 Afterparty Autopsy!
Welcome to WWAC’s Hellfire Gala 2023 roundup! The third annual Hellfire Gala was a party to die for, and one of the most shocking comic books of 2023. The House of X fell harder than Jason Derulo falling down the stairs at the Met Gala, but with the new X-Men status quo now well underway,…
