Star Wars: Leia: Princess of Alderaan By Claudia Gray Disney Lucasfilm Press September 1, 2017 And Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow By E.K. Johnston Disney Lucasfilm Press March 5, 2019 With the recent release of the Episode IX trailer, which teases the return of Emperor Palpatine, my earlier decision to read both Star Wars: Leia: Princess of…
Exploring How Stories Are Told with Ted Anderson
Something that’s really fun in the world of comics is realizing that several of your favorite comics are being written by the same author. That’s how I felt about Ted Anderson when I realized he was writing not only Moth & Whisper (my favorite charming YA cyberpunk spy story) but also several very enjoyable recent…
Knit Your Comics: Thanos Infinity Scarf
It’s April, and Avengers: Endgame will be released this week. In the year since Avengers: Infinity War, I know I haven’t recovered. Even knowing that some people are going to return thanks to the movie press machine that keeps on running (looking at you Spider-Man: Far From Home), every trailer has been like reopening a…
Dora Explores New Relationship Ground: A Questionable Content Roundtable
Warning: Spoilers below! In a recent strip of the long-running webcomic Questionable Content, a thunderstruck Tai immediately knelt on the floor of the Coffee of Doom and proposed to her girlfriend, Dora, after Dora stated, point blank and without hesitation, that she’d close her coffee shop immediately and follow Tai if Tai had to move elsewhere….
Previously on Comics: Sad Things But Also Good Things
Has it been a month already? There’s so much happening in comics this week I don’t know where to start, so let’s break it down. Let’s start with some good things–it’s awards season! Darrin Bell, a freelance cartoonist, won the Pulitzer prize for Editorial Cartooning, making him the first African-American to win the Pulitzer prize…
Sansa Dislikes Daenerys on Game of Thrones & That’s Fine
The final season of Game of Thrones is all about conflict, and the premiere episode gave fans a long awaited meeting between Sansa Stark and Daenerys Targaryen. The two share similar backstories, both having survived the abuse, trauma, and machinations of men in order to become respected leaders in their own right. Together they’d make…
Duet of Beautiful Goddesses: Sing When You’re Sinning
Duet of Beautiful Goddesses, volumes 1 & 2 Yumi Hanakoji Manga Sunday Web for Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha., translated by Unknown (read right to left)
“Don’t Get Eaten by a Tiger”: The Presentation and Safety of Othered Children in FF
Marvel Comics’ all-ages series FF (2012) is brought to us by team Matt Fraction and Mike, Lee, and Laura Allred and follows the adventures of the Future Foundation, a school for special youngsters, temporarily headed by Scott Lang, She-Hulk, Medusa, and pop singer Darla Deering a.k.a Miss Thing.
[Exclusive Preview] Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Coloring Book
I recently watched Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom based on this recommendation from a trusted friend: “It’s a gothic horror, but with dinosaurs.” What more could one want in a film? Even better, said gothic horror but with dinosaurs ushering in the dinopocalypse at the end! I honestly don’t trust the filmmakers to give me the…
Vault Comics: April Pubwatch
Welcome to the Vault Pubwatch, where I’ll spend a little time catching up on what Vault Comics has been up to over the past little while.
Book Beat: Neflix’s Book-Buying Spree, Disney’s Love Simon, and Game of Thrones
Hello, friends, it’s Emily back again to share the latest book-related news. The fluctuating temperatures of spring seem to be taking a toll on me, as I’ve been a bit sick this past week. As a result, I’ve spent some quality time on the couch in front of the TV. So perhaps it’s fitting that…
Last Week’s Episode: Star Wars & Sontag
Howdy, and welcome back to Last Week’s Episode. Right now I’m riding a Star Wars high, so you’re getting some Star Wars news along with your comics-adjacent news.
