When we were approached with the opportunity to talk about Noisemakers: 25 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World here at WWAC, my response was a resounding YES after seeing the incredible lineup of creators and subjects involved:
BOOM Pubwatch: January 2020
We did it! We survived 2019! It’s felt like a particularly long year last year, especially since I spent the majority of it recovering from my ankle injury. I’m not taking any chances this year! I’m planning on staying inside as much as possible and attempting to put a dent in the ever-growing pile of…
Previously on Comics: Dear Comics Industry
Hello once again Dear Reader! I hope you are quite recovered from the New Year’s festivities and ready to face 2020 with alacrity. No? Yeah, me neither. So, let’s get into the news that came out last week, which was a lot, thanks to the holidays and such. It seems like two comics companies decided…
Sex, Murder, and Ambition Abound in BOOM!’s Bury the Lede
Bury the Lede Jillian Crab (designer), Gaby Dunn (writer, creator), Mike Fiorentino (letterer), Miquel Muerto (colourist), Dafna Pleban (editor), Claire Roe (illustrator) BOOM! Studios October 2, 2019 Bury the Lede is BOOM! Studios’ debut in the publisher’s new focus on adult, original content. Given the studios’ big titles such as Giant Days and Lumberjanes, Bury…
BOOM! Pubwatch: July 2019
I don’t know about you but I have really been enjoying the summer so far. We’ve been pretty lucky weather-wise where I am, a few thunderstorms here and there but mostly warm and sunny. I’ve been trying to spend as much time as possible sitting outdoors, soaking up the sun and working my way through…
Previously on Comics: The Police are Not The Punisher
From co-opted symbols, to to bigotry, to sexy demons, and keen adaptations, a lot went on in comics last week.
Who Run The Magical World? Chatting With Lilah Sturges About The Magicians: Alice’s Story
Forget Hogwarts. Brakebils College is where the magic is at. Lev Grossman’s The Magicians trilogy explores the school’s magical curriculum with danger, famous alumni, and only a few deaths per academic year. The series spun off into a hit TV show on SyFy, concluding its fourth season in April. Now, a new graphic novel from Lumberjanes writer…
BOOM! Pubwatch: June 2019
This month BOOM! was busy announcing a number of new comics and there’s a little something for everyone. A little time travel, some murder mystery, and even something for Jim Henson fans. And though it may seem difficult to wait for all these new titles there are some great recommendations in the Featured Comics section…
The Future of Entertainment is Female at WonderCon
In her role as Creative Executive for BOOM! Studios’ film division, Mette Norkjaer finds writers and track directors for film and television projects, establishing connections and creating a network for future opportunities. She’s always looking for new and exciting voices with an eye for diversity to ensure appropriate adaptation of the company’s properties. “A lot of…
BOOM Pubwatch: March 2019
Welcome to the March Pubwatch for BOOM! Studios. This is my first month writing the BOOM! Pubwatch but you may remember me (Christa) from the IDW Pubwatch. I really enjoyed my time writing about IDW comics and in particular expanding my knowledge of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe, and now I am excited to dive…
WWAC’s Favorite Big Press Comics of 2018
Well, the corpses of Christmas Trees are littering the sidewalk and all the champagne bottles have been popped, so as we usher in 2019 it seems the perfect time for quiet reflection. But not on New Year’s Resolutions, silly. On comic books! WWAC has rounded up its contributors to share their favorite big press comics…
8 Current Comics Starring Empowered Girls
It’s safe to say that most of our readers firmly believe in the importance of representation in comics, and the significance of seeing yourself and your experiences reflected in the media you love. It’s no surprise, then, that comics featuring empowered female characters are often the ones that inspire girls the most. In fact, a…
