In the series Swords of Sorrow, Masquerade and Kato have been my favorite characters. I reviewed their one shot, and I dug into their backgrounds. Unable to stop there, I wanted to add a little crafty flavor to their fictional lives. It was time for comic book crafts. I decided Masquerade needed a little headgear upgrade. Seriously,…
A Review of Vampirella & Jennifer Blood #4, or How Not To Write a Feminist Comic Book
Swords of Sorrow: Vampirella & Jennifer Blood #4 Nancy Collins (Writer), David Acosta (Artist), Valentina Pinto (Colorist), Erica Schultz (Letterer) Dynamite August 19, 2015 Birdi and Kate take issue with Swords of Sorrow: Vampirella & Jennifer Blood #4, which is really no surprise, considering they’ve had problems with the entire run. As a final review, they’ve organized their critique in…
Interview with Dan Merritt of Green Brain Comics: “We’re Breaking All of the Stereotypes!”
There’s no place out there quite like Green Brain Comics. This gem is nestled in downtown Dearborn, Michigan and is bursting with comics. Their sections are eclectic, often showcasing difficult to find titles you’d typically have to order online. The store itself is an optical treat with its bright green aesthetic and versatile displays. The…
Review: The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #4 Does Horror Right
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #4 Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (writer), Robert Hack (art), Jack Morelli (letters) Archie Horror July 29, 2015 (Spoiler Warning: This review contains spoilers for The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #4 and is based on an advanced review copy from Archie Comics)
Sequential Sartorial: Narrative Chaos! How to Redesign a Character
I promised to be positive in this series so here’s a new spin on that: a how-to, some advice, a template to run with. Why complain about weak redesigns if you don’t give suggestions on how to be better? But I’m poison-flavoured and sour, like my favourite drink, so let’s sneak in a little evil…
Called Up to the Big Leagues: Where Have Masquerade and Kato Been All My life?
There’s so much backstory surrounding the heroines and villains of Swords of Sorrow (SoS), and I’m straight up giddy to get an opportunity to not only have reviewed SoS: Masquerade and Kato, but to also peek into their specific histories and find out where these kickass ladies have been hiding out. Of course, where does a…
Review: Vampirella & Jennifer Blood – When It All Goes Wrong Again
Swords of Sorrow: Vampirella & Jennifer Blood #2 Nancy Collins (scripter), Dave Acosta (penciller), Valentina Pinto (colorist), Erica Schultz (letterer) Cover by Billy Tan (art) and Vinicius Andrade (colors) Dynamite June 10, 2015
Review: Legenderry Red Sonja #3 or Red Sonja versus Sharknado
Legenderry Red Sonja Marc Andreyko (writer), Aneke (artist), Impact Studios (colors), & Dave Lanphear (letters) Cover by Sergio Davila & Ivan Nunes Dynamite April 22, 2015 While I didn’t expect it, I find myself enjoying Legenderry Red Sonja. Too often, these side ventures can be painful, cough, cough, cough. But in Andreyko’s and Aneke’s hands,…
Comique Con: First Ever Con With All Women Creators
Close your eyes and picture a con devoted to women creators and innovators in the comic book industry set inside a gorgeous museum. Now open your eyes. This is going to be a real thing. It’s called Comique Con, it’s being held at the Arab American National Museum in a collaborative effort with the excellent…
Weekend Review 6/11/2015
Cover that boy up! Check your Rule 63! Utena vs. Kill La Kill! Magical women are scary! Interviews! Blog Carnivals! What a week!
REVIEW: X-Factor #5 – For The Children
X-Factor is a hard book for me to talk about. It’s not that it’s bad—quite the opposite—it’s that it quite literally is challenging me on every level when I read it. That’s a factor (heh) I adore.
Review: Miss Fury #2
Miss Fury Vol. 2, #2 Corinna Bechko (writer), Jonathan Lau (illustrator), Vinicius Andrade (colorer), Simon Bowland (letterer), Tula Lotay (main cover) Dynamite May 4, 2016 Disclaimer: This review is based on an advanced copy from the publisher and may contain spoilers.