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Let’s Rumble: Betty and Veronica Vixens Volume 1
Betty and Veronica Vixens Volume 1 Jamie L. Rotante (Writer), Eva Cabrera (Art), Rachel Deering (Letters), Elaina Unger (Colours) Archie Comics July 24, 2018 The premise of this comic couldn’t be simpler. Craving some excitement and danger, Betty and Veronica decide to start a biker gang. They round up a few of their friends—Midge, Ethel…
Cover Girl: Smooth Criminals #1
Welcome to Cover Girl. Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring one or more women. This month, Nola, Claire, and Annie discuss Leisha Riddel’s cover for Smooth Criminals #1 from BOOM! Studios.
Power Rangers Shattered Grid: Who is Tommy Oliver?
If you have even looked at the Power Rangers comics or read one of our reviews, you’ll have seen the name Tommy Oliver at least somewhere. If you are at a point where you have seen his name, but have no idea who he is and, at this point, are too afraid to ask, then…
About Those J. Scott Campbell X-Men Black Covers – Social Media Discourse in the “Blue Age” of Comics
A week ago, I was presenting original research at the first annual Comics Studies Society Conference. My paper, “The Blue Age of Comic Books,” was about the digitization of comic books and comic book culture (you can read an early version here). [Update: you can read the full, peer-reviewed “The Blue Age of Comic Books”…
Dream or Nightmare: Sandman Universe #1
Sandman Universe #1 Bilquis Evely (artist), Max Fiumara (artist), Sebastian Fiumara (artist), Tom Fowler (artist), Domonike Stanton (artist), Nalo Hopkinson (writer), Kat Howard (writer), Simon Spurrier (writer), Dan Watters (writer) Vertigo Comics August 8, 2018 Sandman Universe #1 returns to the Dreaming, realm of the Lord of Dreams, as Sandman celebrates its thirtieth birthday this…
Felicia D. Henderson on The Punisher, Mental Health, and Bringing More Graphic Novels to the Screen
Felicia D. Henderson has not been writing comics for some time. Since her runs on several DC Comics titles between 2010 and 2011, Henderson has returned to the screen where she has firmly established herself as a creative powerhouse in the industry. She recently signed a multiyear deal with 20th Century Fox that will have…
PUBWATCH: How Now Top Cow! August
I’ve been toying with the idea of a Top Cow Pubwatch for some time. I was a fan of the company when it first started years (decades!) ago, tagging along with their shiny cybernetic revolution, and have loosely followed that evolution over time to see them produce some really interesting and provocative books. And so,…
Book Beat: TPL’s Public Book, William Blake, and YA Dick Soap
Hello everyone, it’s Emily here! I hope your August is going well. I’ve just come back from a book-filled, internet-free vacation, so now I’m ready to jump back into our online literary discussions and share the latest book news with you. Let’s get started!
Webcomics Roundup: July 2018
Welcome to our second month of Webcomics Roundup! This time around, we’re offering more introductions to the wide range of webcomics read regularly by WWAC contributors, from long running sagas, heavy on character development and plot, to comics offering primarily light jokey one-shots. In July, we seemed to be celebrating a lot of growth and…
Hell is for Lovers: Pinky and Pepper Forever
Pinky and Pepper Forever Ivy Atoms Silver Sprocket June 18, 2018 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Pinky and Pepper are two artists in love. They’re both students trying to refine their craft and find their audience, but neither one feels like they’re having…
Sleepless Volume 1: Fantasy, Romance, and Courtly Intrigue
Sleepless, Volume 1 Deron Bennett (Letterer), Leila del Duca (Artist), Alissa Sallah (Editor, Colorist), Sarah Vaughn (Writer) Image Comics July 17, 2018 Sleepless, Volume 1 collects issues #1-6 into a single, gorgeous fantasy tome of magic, romance, and courtly intrigue. The story follows Poppy, the daughter of the recently deceased king of Harbeny, who wants nothing…