Hello again from Kate! This will be the last Previously from me in this hellacious year of 2021, and while it still feels like 2020, I cannot wait for this year to be over. I’m not alone, because as you know, December is the time for all of the Year’s Best lists to come out…
What’s a Zine? WWAC Roundtable on Zinecourse
In an era where self-publishing is easier than ever, what makes a zine a zine? Is a crowdfunded glossy fanzine full of big name fanart the same as a Xerox’d treatise on your favorite band? Is there room for more than one definition of zine? WWAC held a round table to find out!
Archie Comics Pubwatch: December 2021
Welcome to the Archie Comics Pubwatch for the month of December! I’m Lisa, reporting from a corner booth at Pop’s Chock ‘lit Shoppe, and here’s this month’s news! In this month’s Archie Comics Pubwatch, we have some exciting Free Comic Book day news and even more info about the special upcoming Valentine’s Day one-shot comic!
2021 Hugo Award Review: Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Young necromancer Harrowhark, the secondary lead in Tamsyn Muir’s earlier novel Gideon the Ninth, now has the rank of Lyctor. This role involves travelling with an interplanetary God-Emperor between worlds and using her abilities as a necromancer to navigate the various hazards thrown in her way. After all, this is a universe where vast monsters…
Possessive #3: A Failure to Launch
Possessive #3 sees Todd trying to reunite his family as the poltergeist Katheryn wreaks havoc on his life. Despite a promising premise and some fun gags along the way, this three-part horror rom-com series comes to a predictably rocky conclusion in its final chapter, leaving me rooting for Katheryn and hoping Todd gets his comeuppance…
REVIEW: Captain America/Iron Man #1 Is Solid But Not Groundbreaking
In Captain America/Iron Man #1, the two Avengers must deal with the fall-out of an undercover Hydra agent’s daring escape. But there’s more to this Hydra spy than meets the eye. And it makes her a very dangerous foe.
REVIEW: Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning Feels Like Returning to the Start
Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning gives us a peek at Winry’s apprenticeship in Rush Valley. Although a mostly enjoyable read for a book aimed at younger readers, A New Beginning is a missed opportunity rather than a fulfilling inclusion in the world of Fullmetal Alchemist. While a nice taste of her time there, the translation…
2021 Hugo Award Review: Network Effect by Martha Wells
Martha Wells’ Murderbot series must surely be counted among the biggest hits of contemporary science fiction. The story of an artificial being – half-machine and half-clone – who became a freelance bodyguard was originally told over the course of four novellas: All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Rogue Protocol, and Exit Strategy; with Network Effect, it…
INTERVIEW: Lee Durfey-Lavoie and Veronica Agarwal Explore Mental Health and Middle School in Just Roll With It
Having a middle schooler myself and watching her navigate all the fun and exciting and overwhelming and frustrating things that come with busting into teenhood and preparing for high school makes Just Roll With It really hit home. The debut graphic novel from Lee Durfey-Lavoie and the second graphic novel for illustrator Veronica Agarwal, Just…
Previously on Comics: Kickstarting Blockchains and Tributes to George Perez
Kickstarter has announced that it will be creating a new company to embrace cryptocurrencies:
These Books, Comics, and TV Shows Are Perfect Comfort Food
I almost never reread, rewatch, or relisten to anything, except music. At some point in my life, the concept of rereading or rewatching came to feel like a bad idea – isn’t it a waste of time when new books can help expand my options for reader’s advisory (I’m a librarian, hello) or the scope…
REVIEW: Cinderella Versus Zombies Brings the Fun
Cinderella has moved to Toronto for a fresh start. However, when a horde of the undead descends on the city, she finds herself in more trouble than she asked for. At turns both goofy and gory, Cinderella Versus Zombies is a slapstick horror comedy that delivers on a good time.