Here at WWAC we are starting off our 2024 right, and really committing to reading in the Year of the Dragon with a wide variety of terrific books. Christa digs into A Woman is No Man, I read a couple upcoming speculative fiction titles by Ann Leckie and Adrian Tchaikovsky, Alenka enjoys some YA horror…
VIZ Pubwatch: February 2024
Happy February, VIZ fans! We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with reviews of two sparkly shojo romance manga— and an exciting new English-first e-sports action comic by Ru Xu! But first, the news.
Previously on Comics: Fantastic Four Cast, ShortBox Closes, and More Farewells
Hey everybody, it’s your Friendly Neighbourhood Previously Editor, with news updates from the past couple of weeks. A lot’s been happening, and not all of it is great. Not to start on a downer, but we lost some industry greats recently. Chris ‘Chance’ Brown shared the news that veteran artist Ramona Fradon had passed away…
ESSAY: Dead at 55: Night of the Living Dead 30th Anniversary (1998)
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: The Marble Queen Promises Adventurous Sapphic Fantasy
If you’re looking for your next favorite queer novel, writer Anna Kopp and artist Gabrielle Kari’s The Marble Queen might just sate your appetites. Following a young princess who must save her kingdom through a strategic marriage, the book promises sapphic adventure, fantasy action, and a ton of drama. So we’re very excited to reveal…
ROSIE READS: Mayor Good Boy Turns Bad, 6 Quick Questions With Dave Scheidt
The delightful dog mayor is back for a third adventure! Hello lovely WWAC readers and welcome to my new column Rosie Reads. If you’re coming over from my now defunct Substack thank you so much for your support and if you’re just a regular WWAC visitor then welcome. I began my career as a writer…
You Can Watch Nimona Free on YouTube Right Now!
In what might be one of the most impressive — and unintentionally anti-capitalist — FYC moves of all time, Netflix just put its Oscar-nominated animated film Nimona up for free on YouTube! Yep, the beloved adaptation of ND Stevenson’s breakout graphic novel smash is now available for anyone to watch even without a Netflix subscription….
EXCLUSIVE TITLE REVEAL: Betty and Veronica: Friends Forever: Fairytales #1
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WWAC’S Favorite Manga of 2023
WWAC editors and contributors read a lot of different manga last year, from indie publishers like Glacier Bay Books to heavy hitters like VIZ and Kodansha. We read romance, horror, slice-of-life, autobiography… And we’ve managed to narrow down our list to our very favorite manga of 2023, so here they are!
REVIEW: Let Book of Love by Kelly Link Immerse You (spoiler-free)
Every door may represent a choice, but what if it’s not your choice to make? In The Book of Love by Kelly Link, we meet characters who open some doors and are shoved through others as they grapple with the consequences of other people’s decisions. The Book of Love, Kelly Link’s highly anticipated first full-length…
Previously on comics: Deadpool, Pedro Pascal, and Farewells
Good morning, I hope the weekend has treated you well. The news this week is a mixed bunch so please be cautious as you make your way through it. I mean it starts off fine but it takes a pretty sharp turn half way.
ESSAY: Dead at 55: FantaCo’s Night of the Living Dead Comics (1991-5)
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.