The Devil is a Part-Timer! Satoshi Wagahara (writer); 029 (Oniku) (illustrator); Kevin Gifford (translation) Yen On (Please note: review copies of the manga and light novel were provided by Yen Press.) Once upon a time, in the cross-shaped kingdom of Ente Isla, the devil had his day. Or many days, really. In fact, he and…
Nerdlesque Will Make Your Geek Heart Dance: an Interview with Jo Jo Stiletto and Sailor St. Claire
When I caught wind of Emerald City Comicon’s special event, “Guardians of the Sexy: a Geeky Celebration in Burlesque,” my heart soared. Geeky burlesque, aka “nerdlesque”? Yes! I am so there! And then I tried to buy tickets and discovered they were sold out, and I was sad. When I heard how awesome the show was, I wept salty…
Her Universe SDCC 2015 Fashion Show In Photos!
Geek couture brand Her Universe returned to San Diego Comic Con this year for their second fashion show competition in what Eckstein has previously stated she hopes becomes an SDCC tradition. 25 designers from around the country competed for the top prize: a chance to design a geeky-themed collection for retailer Hot Topic. The panel…
A Positive Book on Gender Roles That Inspired a Song: Interview with Made by Raffi author Craig Pomranz
Gender role and gender policing are two terms weighing heavy on my mind lately, especially how “hands on” or “hands off” an approach I should take with my children. Even though Made by Raffi was released about a year ago, the book’s careful consideration when dealing with a child’s questions about how they fit in…
Tokyopop Up Like a Phoenix: The Good Times, The Bad, The Then, and The Now
Now that Tokyopop is rising from the ashes, it’s time to talk about the glory days (and the grotty secrets). Roundtable time!
Screen Daze: Kids’ Webcomics to Binge On
The kids are home for the summer, and the amazing Kids Read Comics Convention has ended. The long days of boredom stretch ahead of them, and not everyday can be spent at the library or bookstore. Luckily, there’s a fix for that. Webcomics are great for everyone, kids included, and this month we’ve rounded up…
Kids Are Complicated Too: Pixar’s Latest Is Turning Stereotypes Inside Out
Inside Out Directed by: Peter Doctor Screenplay by: Peter Doctor, Meg LeFauve, and Josh Cooley Disney/PIXAR (June 19, 2015) Disney/PIXAR’s latest film explores yet-uncharted territory: a look at the tween mind from the inside. Five emotions—led by Amy Poehler’s effervescent Joy—live in eleven-year-old Riley’s mind and operate a control board that creates Riley’s thoughts and…
“There Can Never Be Too Many Games” – An Interview with Kitfox Games’ Tanya Short
During my recent visit to Stage Select, Toronto’s new gaming convention, I caught the tail end of the keynote address from Tanya X. Short, Creative Director of Kitfox Games. Along with Tanya, Xin Ran Liu, Mike Ditchburn, Jongwoo Kim, and Ryan Roth have combined their years of gaming industry expertise to create Shattered Planet, a survival adventure game…
“Just go out there and do it!” – An Interview with Cosplayer Briana Lawrence
Our third piece in our summer cosplay series is an interview with cosplayer Briana Lawrence. Briana has cosplayed Princess Peach, Tiana from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, Wonder Woman, and many more. She has been a continuous inspiration to the cosplay community since she shot to cosplay fame with her xoJane article: “I’m a plus-size…
Hey, Paris! Where To Buy Comics On Your Sophisticated, Continental Weekend Break
I was lucky enough to score a work trip to the south of France a few weeks ago and, naturally, I used the opportunity to nip up to Paris — and check out their major comics shops. I was staying with a friend whose flatmate is also into comics — French, Japanese, American, whatever. He…
Male Gazing: A Look at Last Man Books 1 & 2
Last Man (The Stranger and The Royal Cup) Bastien Vivès, Michaël Sanlaville, Balak First Second (January 2013) The Games are already underway when Richard Aldana arrives in town. This mysterious stranger seems to have more in common with our world than the world where the Games are held. He smokes cigarettes and wears a leather…
Frell Yeah Farscape!
There’s long been talk about a Farscape movie happening some time in the future, but now, creator Rockne S. O’Bannon recently made it official. What does this mean to Farscape fans? Well, let us show you. Farscape is the story of an American pilot and theoretical scientist, John Crichton, who ends up lost in space after…