Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London series follows the life and career of Peter Grant — life-long Londoner, newly-minted Constable and, considerably to his astonishment, apprentice magician — as well as his colleagues, family, lovers and friends. With seven novels, one novella and six graphic novels — all released since 2011 — the series is a…
WWAC’s Favorite Small Press Comics of 2018
There are some amazing comics that came out this past year, and we unfortunately don’t have the capacity to showcase every incredible indie book. The to-read pile is high, stacked with promise and adventure. But, we took a crack at it anyway! Below is a selection of what small press releases we loved over at…
Journey Across the Seven Seas: Sillier and Spookier
What’s up for the latest massive roundup from Seven Seas? Mood whiplash! We go from buddy comedies and inept dragons to zombies and the scariest thing of all: fad diets!
Plus-Sized Elf Makes A Joke of Women’s Bodies
As a fat person, I’m not sure what I dislike more: no fat representation in media, or fat representation in media. Because whenever it happens, it’s almost always as a comic relief, a glutton, a character who is defined by always eating. Their fatness is only the “acceptable” kind, a little chub around the midsection,…
Titan Comics PUBWATCH: January 2019
Happy New Year! I’m excited to inaugurate 2019 with a look at the last month in the world of Britain’s Titan Comics. Titan has a fabulous track record for bringing a fresh look to existing licenses, and providing titles that are a little more adult, a little more cerebral, and very uniquely British—including one with…
Book Beat: Kathleen Hale Returns and Lin-Manuel Miranda Saves the Day
Hello, fellow book lovers! We’re two weeks into 2019 and the publishing industry is back in full force. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been bombarded by “Most Anticipated” lists over the last few days – my 2019 to read is already starting to get out of hand.
Yumi Sakugawa Imagines a Beautiful Future with Fashion Forecasts
Fashion Forecasts Yumi Sakugawa Retrofit September 2018 It can be difficult to look forward to a new year, especially as the world moves in a downward progression politically and morally. There’s a pressure to reflect on the past year, which means considering how we’ve grown, but also remembering all the negative experiences and difficulties. Fortunately,…
Emma G. Wildford: A Poetic Adventure
Emma G. Wildford Zidrou (Writer), Edith (Artist) Éditions Soleil (French), Titan Comics (English) 21 November, 2018 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review, It’s the hottest summer in London, but Emma G. Wildford has her mind on colder climes. Her fiancé, Roald Hodges, left for an…
WWAC’s Favorite Big Press Comics of 2018
Well, the corpses of Christmas Trees are littering the sidewalk and all the champagne bottles have been popped, so as we usher in 2019 it seems the perfect time for quiet reflection. But not on New Year’s Resolutions, silly. On comic books! WWAC has rounded up its contributors to share their favorite big press comics…
Across the Ocean: Izneo Pubwatch January
Happy New Year and welcome to 2019’s first Izneo Pubwatch! We at WWAC recently began the Izneo Pubwatch because I’ve been enjoying exploring Izneo’s excellent collection of European comics translated into English, something I wanted to share with everyone else. I wish I knew French, because Izneo has a massive collection of comics and graphic…
Webcomics Roundup: Faces Old and New
For this month, we’re rounding up some familiar faces with webcomics that some of us are longtime fans of, while others are just discovering new faces or new comics altogether. Read on to find out what you should be catching up on online!
WWAC Reading Challenge
Are you looking for some new and interesting comic books to read. Are you trying to get through that stack of comics you kept meaning to read last year but didn’t find the time? Are you stuck for what to read next? Well, we’re here to help with our brand new WWAC READING CHALLENGE! Our team…