Another busy week at WWAC. Daredevil gets descriptive, the future of FCBD, Haiku Warriors, oh yeah and Joss Whedon’s dishwater feminism.
Kickstarter of the Week: Haiku Warrior
If you’re a fan of tabletop RPGs, then go check out Haiku Warrior. Created by Jason Anarchy, the guy behind Drinking Quest, this tabletop is told through Japanese haikus and is designed for up to four players. Even if you aren’t confident in your RPG skills just yet, the creators claim that this game is…
The DC Daily Planet: No Talking Tigers Allowed
Happy Friday, crusaders! I am so happy this week is over. Let’s recap what happened with DC, shall we? In the course of about 24 hours this week, the Wonder Woman standalone movie lost and then gained a director: Michelle MacLaren reportedly left the project due to “creative differences,” which in this case might mean…
Geeky Crafts: Kate’s Raggedy Fan Dolls
Recently, I solicited our writers for anyone willing to write about Geek Crafting. Kate Tanski, who has been featured in our crafts section before for her Carol Danvers’ Lucky Hat, told me about her Etsy shop Raggedy Fan Dolls. I liked the dolls so much I asked if she would be willing to make one…
She’s “Just” a Girl: Spider-Gwen #2-3
Spider Gwen #2-3 Jason Latour (Scripter), Robbi Rodriguez (Penciller) Rico Renzi (Colourist), VC’s Clayton Cowles (Letterer) Robbi Rodriguez (Cover Artist) I have placed so many expectations on this comic it’s unreal. In my previous review of issue #1, I mentioned that it was off to a promising start. The latest two issues, however, have been…
Where Do We Stand? Women in March’s Comics and Graphic Novel Sales
When I saw this month’s numbers, I couldn’t wait to share the news. March was stellar for making women feel a little more comfortable in comics; read on to hear all about it.
Games for the Visually Impaired: The Importance of Play
I cried a little this morning; they were happy tears. I was reading Kill Screen’s recent article about Smash-A-Ball, a handheld game for visually impaired children.
The Thursday Book Beat: #tothegirls Takes Over Twitter
#tothegirls inspires Twitter (and brings Courtney Summers’ new book to the public eye) Author Courtney Summers started the hashtag as part of the promotion for her newest novel, All the Rage, and it quickly went viral. The young protagonist of All the Rage is dismissed and shunned after reporting an assault. Women all over Twitter…
Who’s Judging Us?: The Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction
A few days ago, the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction announced its shortlist; out of six books nominated, two were by women of color (Kamila Shamsie and Laline Paull). Most people would say that’s good news, and on the face of it I agree. But who is judging the merit of these narratives? That’s where…
Nicole Perlman & Meg LeFauve Possibly Piloting Captain Marvel
As DC and Marvel race to writing desk to be the first studio with a female led superhero movie, Captain Marvel is leaping ahead: after all, who better to write a superhero movie spotlighting a female hero than women? The Wrap tells us Marvel Studios is heavily courting Nicole Perlman, co-writer of Guardians of the Galaxy…
The Future of Free Comic Book Day
Since 2002, every first Saturday in May, comic shops around the world have taken part in Free Comic Book Day, the industry’s “open house” event tailored to invite new and lapsed fans into the welcoming arms of brick and mortar comic shops. The concept is simple: publishers release exclusive content geared toward (mostly) young, new…
Top 10 Indie Horror Movies on Netflix
So I was a really morbid kid. From reading about serial killers to binge-watching midnight slasher movies, I’ve never shied away from the gruesome. Lately, my bloodlust for all things gore has morphed into a respect for the understated. While I can appreciate a good splatter here and there, I am admittedly a bigger fan…
