I went to a lot of cons this year. So many cons. I attended SDCC for the first time, flew to New York for the second year of FlameCon, did some shopping at TCAF, some press and panels at FanExpo, and covered several of Toronto’s hundred-odd film festivals. I’m not a fan of cons, generally, especially…
Kim’s Convenience Is a Home for Asian-Canadian Stories
I almost missed the very first commercial spot I saw for Kim’s Convenience. In the middle of working on various pieces, I only just caught the familiar sound of the Toronto streetcar chime and the low humming of a middle-aged man in the middle of his convenience store. I looked up just in time to see Paul Sun-Hyung…
Of Fire and Stars: The Lesbian Princess YA Fantasy We Need This Year
Of Fire and Stars Audrey Coulthurst Balzer & Bray November 22 2016 “Wait, a YA fantasy where the Princess falls for the dashing and charming OTHER PRINCESS?” “Sign me up!”
Review: La Borinqueña Short Story for CTRL+ALT Pop-Up Exhibition
La Borinqueña Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez (Writer), Matthew Barbot (Editor), Sabrina Cintron (Penciler), Eric Jimnez (Inks), Juan Fernandez (Colorist), William Rosado and Gustavo Vazquez (Breakdowns), Emilo Lopez (Cover Artist), Sabrina Cintron (Pin-up Artist) Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center November 12, 2016 Previously I spoke with Miranda-Rodriguez about his upcoming comic La Borinqueña set for release December 22nd of…
Weirdworld Rulez: Queer Worlds With Queer Villains and Queer Heroines
WeirdWorld was a Marvel series that was canceled after six issues, but released in collected format. With story by Sam Humphries and with art by Mike Del Mundo, colors by Mike Del Mundo and Marco D’alfonso, and letters by Cory Petit, WeirdWorld feels victim in large part to the massive range of All New All Different…
Review: The Post-Structuralist Vulva Coloring Book [NSFW – I guess]
Are you bummed about the election results, or at least the electoral results? That was a rhetorical question. Of course, you are! While action is currently going and necessary, self-care is also a priority. If you are scoffing, think of it like this: if you have taken care of yourself, then you can better attend…
Get Your Game on Wednesday: Sombra Hacks In and Ubisoft Promises Vagina Patches
Hey there, gaming fans. Things have been a bit somber around here given the events of last week, but we’re still here to bring you the latest gaming news. Don’t be afraid to take time to recharge with a favorite title—personally, I’ve been spending a lot of time with Overwatch and Jackbox 3, both of…
Iconic Scenes: “Now’s the Fucking Time”
Kill Bill volume one was release in 2003. The film, both volumes, is a love letter to samurai and western films and the relationship the two genres share. Tarantino also calls it a love letter to the colour blonde–to the Bride, Uma Thurman’s hair and the figure she casts in that Bruce Lee inspired yellow…
Literature and Trump’s Horrific Win, Giller Prize, and Some Hope
Well book lovers, it’s a very somber week for America and the world, and if you feel the same, I stand with you. I will fight this fight with everything I have, and I will continue to have hope for the future as that is all I can hold on to right now. I feel…
3 Takes On Josie & the Pussycats #2
Josie & the Pussycats #2 Marguerite Bennett & Cameron Deordio (script), Audrey Mok (art), Kelly Fitzpatrick (colors), Jack Morelli (letters) Archie Comics November 2016 Here we are at Issue #2 of Archie Comics’ latest reboot, Josie and the Pussycats! Although not all of us loved issue #1, we were all pretty interested to see what direction…
What We’re Playing Now: Fall Favorites for All Platforms
While many of us love to replay games we’ve played for years—Skyrim and Dragon Age: Inquisition, anyone?—we also love getting hooked on a game that’s a newer release or simply new to us. Here’s a quick roundup of games we’re playing right now and why we love them. Also check out past lists of games…
GoldenThread Tarot: The Future on Your Phone
The roots of tarot are as mysterious as the practice of modern divination itself. Though some claim that the practice can be traced back to ancient Kabbalah, there is no real evidence of this kind of usage. Several countries use tarot decks as simply playing cards. For those interested in interpreting the world around them…
