Sex Criminals is awesome, but I probably don’t need to tell you that. You’ve either heard about it, are currently reading it, or are already well and truly part of the Brimper fandom (even Margaret Atwood’s on board and if that doesn’t get you at least a bit interested, I don’t know what will). The…
Making Manga is Hard—and Funny: Manga Dogs Reviewed
Manga Dogs, vols. 1–3 Ema Toyama (mangaka); William Flanagan (translation); Jennifer Skarupa (lettering); Phil Balsman (cover design) Kodansha What do you think of comics artists and writers? Okay, I can probably answer some of that: if you’re reading this, you’re probably not among the camp who thinks of them as weirdos. Or maybe you do,…
Con Diaries: Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)
I attended the 2015 Toronto Comic Arts Festival, also known as TCAF, this past weekend and man, it was a whirlwind. It was my third year attending and I like to think of it as my San Diego Comic Con minus the television, film and essentially anything that isn’t comics. Then take out major companies…
Kickstarter of the Week: Elsinore
When a Shakespearean tragedy holds a Groundhog Day twist, a young woman must try to change the future to prevent the death of everyone in the castle. A team of six friends are hard at work developing Elsinore, a time-looping adventure game. In Elsinore you play as Ophelia, a young noblewoman, who has a terrible vision…
Heavy Metal: How to Make Chainmaille
Last year my partner and I decided to make barbarian costumes. We figured we could use them for Halloween as well as a themed dinner coming up, and it was a fine excuse to teach ourselves how to make armor out of foam and for me to learn how to make chainmaille. It’s a lot…
Button-Zines and More: Chicago’s Zine Fest
It’s about zines. It’s an independent event. It’s like an indie convention. It’s about accessibility. And art. And sharing. It’s free. It’s about small presses and independent publishers. It’s about DIY. And community. And it’s really super cool. Chicago Zine Fest was started in 2010, took place at Columbia College and Quimby’s Bookstore, and has…
Sexy Losers, Or, How to Draw A Rascal and Make Him Look Good
I’ve been watching a lot of Magnum, P.I.
Magical Girl Madness: Puella Magi Oriko Magica: Extra Story & Puella Magi Tart Magica Vol. 1
Puella Magi Oriko Magica: Extra Story & Puella Magi Tart Magica Vol. 1 Magica Quartet (w), Mura Kuroe (a, Oriko), Masugitsune/Kawazu-Ku (a, Tart) Yen Press March 24, 2015 (Oriko)/April 21, 2015 (Tart) Spoiler Warning for the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica When Puella Magi Madoka Magica aired in 2011 it was sold as a sweet,…
A-Mazing Towers: A Conversation About Tower Defense Games
May’s games section roundtable is all about tower defense games. This genre of game is super versatile and great for those of you who want to get into gaming for the first time. I sat down with Jo Fu to chat about our love of these games.
Jem Trailer Proves A Hologram Can’t Disguise Pure Suck
In the 24 or so hours since the launch of the brand new global trailer for the upcoming Jem and the Holograms movie, I’ve seen more plays on the phrase “Truly Outrageous” than I can count. It seems like every write-up on the two and a half minute look at a much-anticipated movie has worked…
The Thursday Book Beat: Toronto Public Library Celebrates 100th Branch
Simon & Schuster to stream new Stephen King short story on July 2, 2015 Read by Tim Sample, the story will be broadcast live simultaneously on CBS radio stations across America. It will be released a few days earlier as a CD audiobook and for digital download on June 30. Pequeño Editor creates environmentally-friendly children’s…
Dogears: All About the Monsters
Annihilation Jeff VanderMeer FSG Originals February 4, 2014 Wow. I often go out looking for strange, great science fiction and just cannot find quite the right story to quench my thirst. Luckily, my friend handed this to me when she was done reading it. It also comes recommended by Stephen King, which is usually enough…
