Comic book conventions are wondrous opportunities for fans to find rare goodies, play dress up, attend panels and workshops, hangout with friends, discover something new, and meet the creators of the comics they love to read. We often get to see conventions from the fan perspectives, but what are these events like from the other…
The Handmaid’s Tale 2: Back in Red and Better Than Ever?
Dystopian literature is all the rage these days — and given the current state of the world, it makes sense. While a new generation of dystopian authors emerges, the works of older authors have gained a second life. None have seemed to stand the tests of time longer than The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Fans of the…
Despite Being Its Influence, the Western Comics Industry Remains Silent on My Hero Academia
As the political and social climate feels more alarming day by day, it is not a coincidence that we have been living in a zeitgeist filled with the saturation of superheroes in our media for people to turn to for guidance. Although superheroes have been a prevalent norm in comics, the genre has recently found…
Chlorine Gardens is a Hilarious Memoir about Memory and Illness
Chlorine Gardens Keiler Roberts Koyama Press September 11th, 2018 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review. On October 5, Quimby’s Bookstore hosted Keiler Roberts and Jessica Campbell for a reading of their newest books, respectively – Chlorine Gardens and XTC69. Both creators made us laugh with their unique styles of…
Previously on Comics: Layoffs at Lion Forge, Creators Supporting Creators, and the Bests of 2018
Despite the MCU, well, existing, I still get a little tingly about the fact that comics continue to hit the mainstream media nowadays, like G. Willow Wilson’s new Wonder Woman making headlines over at Vogue. It’s not always a good tingly feeling, especially in those moments when the comics industry likes to prove how trash…
November Nightcap: NSFW Comics Tackle Space and Fantasy
Welcome to Nightcap, a soon to be regularly scheduled feature here at WWAC where we cover the sexy side of comics. The NSFW comics, even. Meant to be a roundup of what’s going on, this feature hopes to cover Limerence, Iron Circus, Filthy Figments, Slipshine, and other erotica publishers, as well as providing ad hoc…
To All The Cons We’ve Loved This Year
We all have different criteria for what makes a convention. Some people love the huge rush of large venues like SDCC. Some like quieter, smaller things. With 2018’s convention season having finally wound down, we figured it’d be a good idea to talk about which con each of us liked best, and why.
A Beautiful Genius Gets Her Just Due in Hedy Lamarr: An Incredible Life
Hedy Lamarr was as multifaceted as a diamond. The number of things she accomplished in her lifetime is startling when you sit down to count them. In her time, she was revered for her beauty, a star who acted in a-list pictures with Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, and Jimmy Stewart. She was the first woman…
Olivia Twist #3: Picking Up the Pace, But At What Cost?
Olivia Twist #3 Sal Cipriano (letterer), Adam Dalva (writer), Lee Loughridge (colorist), Darin Strauss (writer), Emma Vieceli (artist) Berger Books/Dark Horse Comics November 21, 2018 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. With only four issues in total, Olivia Twist can’t waste too much time…
Oni Press MEGAPUBWATCH part DEUX: October and November
Welcome back to WWAC’s official Oni Press Pubwatchm brought to you by me, Jazmine. If you are new to WWAC’s Pubwatches, they are a summation of what a comics publisher has been up to in the past month. Life got a bit wonky last month, and due to health reasons this will be my last…
Book Beat: An Awful Book Won’t Be Sitting in the Library Anytime Soon
Hello lovely readers! Welcome to another weekly installment of Book Beat, brought to you by your Bookmarked Editor Paige. Considering Thanksgiving lulled the U.S. into a massive food-induced coma last week, you’d think the book world would be super chill and not up to any mischief. Truly, I thought I’d had a calm week of…
WWAC Reviews: Dream Daddy #4 – Dad vs Dad!
Welcome back again for another group review of Oni Press’s Dream Daddy series! Issue #4 just hit the racks—this time it’s written by C. Spike Trotman, and we’ve got some more thoughts. See previous reviews here, here and here!
