It was the 2015 Image Expo last week, and TONS of new books were announced by some very big names, including Scott Snyder, Brian K. Vaughn, and Darwyn friggin’ Cooke! We’ve already talked about how excited we are for Monstress, and there is so much more on the horizon. Rather than doing an exhaustive look,…
Portrait of a Comics Journalist in 2014 (2/2)
Through September and October, I did a small survey of comics bloggers and journalists. I had 74 responses from a wide variety of writers. Some are popular, independent bloggers on WordPress and Tumblr. Some work for sites like the Mary Sue or IGN. And some are new bloggers, just finding their feet in the world of…
Review: Lady Killer #1 (spoilers)
Lady Killer #01 Joelle Jones & James S. Rich (w) Joelle Jones (a) Dark Horse January 7, 2015 “Betty Draper meets Hannibal.”
Women Destroy Science Fiction Part 2: Reprints and Flash Fiction
In part two of my review of Women Destroy Science Fiction, we come to the reprints and flash fiction sections. I personally had not read any of the reprints before, but was happy to be introduced to some of these author’s works. The flash fiction section was really fun, and a nice breaking point before the…
Take the Panels Challenge: Read More Comics!
The start of every year brings resolutions and promises of self-improvement. Some have become cliched endeavors into fitness, money management, and renewed education. For those rare individuals who can stick to these plans, I applaud you! Some of us need a little more encouragement, or community support. That’s where online challenges come in. Panels’ Chris…
Kentucky Route Zero: The Creation of a Story
Cardboard Computer PC, Mac, Linux 2013 The Stage So Far Magic realism, bluegrass, metaphysical landscapes, whiskey, a highway to nowhere and everywhere. This is the stage for Kentucky Route Zero, an ongoing point-and-click adventure game that is now in its third of five planned “Acts.” Released nearly two years ago, I’ve sporadically checked in with…
Diversity in Comics: Voting With Your Dollars
Diversity in comics, both on the page and amongst those creating them, has been at the forefront of comics journalism for the past several years. Highly visible, successful comics that feature diverse subjects and creators have provided hopeful signs of change. Image’s Saga features a woman of color as co-lead, and was co-created by artist…
Short & Sweet: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Axis, and More!
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 Ryan North (W), Erica Henderson and Maris Wicks (A) Marvel Comics January 7, 2015 Squirrel Girl, Squirrel Girl! She’s a human and also a squirrel! And maybe she’s the greatest hero in the universe! Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 is a bright, cheerful, exuberant read, and it’s my first “must read” comic…
CW to Release Vixen the Animated Series
SuperheroHype recently dropped some major news regarding another upcoming superhero property being released by the CW’s online content branch CW Seed. One word: Vixen. For those of you who don’t know Vixen, she’s a DC superhero with the power to mimic animals through the magical power of an ancient Tantu Totem. Full name Mari Jiwe McCabe,…
Quick Change: Carrie-ing On
It is eight o’clock in the morning, your fellow geek calls you up and announces a last-minute con she has decided to attend. Obviously, you have to go with her, but what to wear? It is now time to perform your own superhuman feat and put together an acceptable geek outfit from easily found items….
iZombie Trailer: How Does it Compare to the Comic?
The iZombie tv trailer has just dropped and gave us the first glimpse into just how they’ve adapted the delightful Vertigo comic into a CW show. For this iZombie comic fan it is…okay? The basics are still the same: a young woman (named Liv on the show but Gwen in the comics) is a zombie…
