The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas is amazing. Seriously. Read it, if you haven’t. It has a kick butt female assassin, conspiracies, coups, magic, elves–everything I could want in a fantasy. It’s the kind of series that you want to hole up and binge read. I am eagerly looking forward to the…
#TIFF16 Review: Lion Is an Unforgettable Adoption Story
Not many people know that I was actually kind of adopted twice. Once taken from India at the age of one, and again at the age of twelve by my mother. A lot of people when they first meet me ask me if I’m from India, and my answer is always, “No, well, not really…
Trading Outpost: Genre/Gender/Generic
Hello! And welcome back to another of The Trades, the world’s only comic podcast by people who don’t know anything about pen nibs. This month, we swear off literacy in order to better live out deconstructionism. Also, Aaron reads award nominated comics, while Webtoons is taking over my life, and I don’t know how to…
Supporting Fangirl Jeanne After the Unexpected Death of Her Husband
Fangirl Jeanne is a friend to many in the WWAC community. From her Twitter, she’s been a constant advocate for marginalized voices and an organizer working for diversity in publishing. We’re heartbroken to hear of the sudden death of her husband, and her subsequent economic insecurity. From the YouCaring page that has been set up…
Previously On Comics: She-Hulk, Ignatz Wins, and Waiting for Luke Cage
News, News, News! Some of you remember that I used to write a little column called Mighty Marvel Monday, and it never failed that as soon as my column went out, Marvel would release some big news. Some things never change. But the date of this column did, so BWAHAHA. Marvel announced two new women-led,…
Emmys 2016: Diversity Takes Centre Stage and A Win for Orphan Black
I didn’t watch the Emmys because I find award shows, like graduations, boring unless you have a stake in them. However, I am happy about this year’s winners for a whole host of reasons which include diversity and Tatiana Maslany. Finally the actress who should have been sweeping the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category…
Kill Screen, Warby Parker Release Game and Glasses
Gaming magazine Kill Screen, in collaboration with eyewear company Warby Parker, has developed a pair of exclusive glasses that combine both companies’ philosophies of design and function. The glasses, available in men’s and women’s designs with no discernable difference between the two, come in a light transparent gray color and feature the Warby Parker x…
Stealth Cosplay: How to Cosplay Everyday
Searching for a cosplay that will look awesome, be recognisable, and won’t attract weird looks at the train station? Welcome to stealth cosplay. While cosplay is a great tool for us to live out our favourite fantasy worlds, it can often be awkward to put together, travel with, and wear a cosplay that’s uncomfortable or impractical….
“We Don’t Want You” Or; Why I Don’t Consider Myself a Comics Fan
When my editor asked the staff if someone could write about why they stopped reading certain types of comics, my first reaction was to ask, “Well, what if I feel like I never really started?” I’ve never bought floppies, never had a pull list. Although a self-professed DC fangirl, I don’t buy comics from either…
Con Diary: PAX West is an Exhausting, Entertaining Ride
PAX West, formerly known as PAX Prime, is one of the largest public gaming conventions in the United States. Created by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins, creators of the Penny Arcade webcomic, the convention covers video and tabletop gaming, with demos of some of the most hotly anticipated titles available for play if you’re willing…
Elise Bauman and Natasha Negovanlis Talk Carmilla Season 3
Well Creampuffs, the countdown to goodbye is on for Carmilla. Laura Hollis, Carmilla Karnstein, and friends are on an adventure that doesn’t just involve vampires. No, try an ancient creature out to destroy Silas University and all of its residents, our resident investigative squad included. But will Laura and Carmilla’s love story fizzle out like…
The Wedding Issue: Scott Summers and Jean Grey
Aside from “Who would win in a fight?” nothing gets comic fans more heated than the question of whether or not superheroes should marry. In this mini-feature, Bride-to-Be Rebecca Henely and her Maid of Honor Kayleigh Hearn take a trip down memory lane to the most significant times comic companies took the plunge and got…
