James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad lets you know that it’s not David Ayer’s 2016 Suicide Squad, nor Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy, in pretty irreverent and brutal fashion. It’s certainly not for the faint of heart, but somehow, it works.
REVIEW: Werewolf Meets Neo-Noir in Black’s Myth #1
Reading the pitch for Black’s Myth #1, it felt like the premise spoke directly to me.
REVIEW: Wolverine #13 Is A Great Issue of X-Force
I haven’t made a secret of how tired Wolverine has been making me feel since the end of X of Swords. This issue, they felt like the solution to that was…Deadpool!
REVIEW: Navillera: A Good Webtoon, A Very Different Drama
Navillera: Like a Butterfly is a Korean webtoon written by Hun and drawn by Jimmy, published in English by Tapas since March 11, 2021. After the death of a friend, 70-year-old Dukchul Shim decides to pursue ballet, and 23-year old prodigy Chaerok Lee is tasked with teaching him. A TV drama adapting Navillera premiered internationally…
REVIEW: Marauders #22 – Good Lourdes
The Hellfire Gala began in Marauders #21 and in issue #22, we’re looking at the aftermath of both this event as well as the one that occurred in the past.
REVIEW: I Am Not Starfire Feels Fresh and Fun
In I Am Not Starfire, Mandy Anders, the teenage daughter of superhero single mom Starfire, is pretty damn relatable. Not the “daughter of a superhero” part, but everything else.
Comic-Con@Home: Tor Teen Says the Trope Does not Apply
Tor Teen: Who Runs the World: Stories of Female Empowerment: The future of SFF is feminist AF. Join your favorite Tor Teen YA authors Bethany C. Morrow (A Chorus Rises), Elayne Audrey Becker (Forestborn), Susan Dennard (Witchshadow), Sarah Henning (The Queen Will Betray You), and Shannon Price (The Endless Skies) as they discuss crafting female-driven…
Comic-Con@Home: The Importance of Representation in Comics Journalism
Comics Journalism 2021: Representation Matters: How do we promote greater representation in comics journalism? Whether making sure that writers from marginalized groups are heard, engaging with work from diverse viewpoints, or confronting institutionalized biases, comics journalists and editors have more responsibility than ever to make sure that their sites and staffs reflect the diversity of…
Comic-Con@Home: API and AAPI Creators Say Sit Down, Be Humble
API & AAPI Creators: The Original Comics Pioneers: Comics creators from the API/AAPI community talk about their deeply rooted history in the comics medium, how they are changing the industry in the modern era, and discuss upcoming projects guaranteed to enthrall comics fans. An audience Q&A session will make time for questions from librarians and educators…
INTERVIEW: It’s Not What You Thought It Would Be With Lizzy Stewart
London-based illustrator Lizzy Stewart is best known for her children’s books, but with It’s Not What You Thought It Would Be, we see what coming of age means through the eyes of several young women. Exploring their winding paths to adulthood through previously self-published short stories, Stewart’s new graphic novel from Fantagraphics will be available…
Previously on Comics: Blerdcon, Comic-Con@Home, and Chuck Tingle
With convention season officially back in full swing, whether virtually or in-person, there’s lots going on.
Comic-Con@Home: Meet the New Doctor Who Fam!
Doctor Who! Showrunner Chris Chibnall, the Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, new Doctor Who cast member John Bishop and a very special surprise guest as they share exclusive content from Doctor Who. Moderated by Salon.com’s Melanie McFarland. Pre-recorded panel produced by the BBC and BBC AMERICA.