The first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens just went online this morning. Here it is: And now, a brief play about my trailer-watching experience this morning: Me: I’ve had a hard time getting excited about new Star Wars. All the love kinda drained out of me during the prequels and I’ve long…
The Importance of Libraries in Times of Crisis
Last year, my area was hit by an ice storm that knocked out power to a huge swath of people — people of all ages, races, economic classes. It was out for days, during a cold snap (that “polar vortex” of lore) that meant temperatures dipped into the single digits, and even the negatives, every…
Marvel’s All New Black Cap; Publicity Stunt or Diversity Stride?
Marvel announced that Sam Wilson would replace the elderly Steve Rogers as Captain America way back in July.
XKCD Doing Rosetta Landing Comics
The European Space Agency is, at this very moment, attempting to land the unmanned Philae probe on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Confirmation of the landing won’t reach us instantaneously, because spaaaaace, so we’re expecting it at about 11:15 AM ET. The Rosetta Mission marks the first time we’ve landed something, some human-made thing, on a comet. It’s a complicated…
DC Offers Up Fanfic for CONVERGENCE; Takes All My Money [Gif]
Okay, everyone, hold the phone. Just stop. Right where you are. I said stop. Are you stopped? Okay, good. Now sit down, because, if you’re like me, you’re going to need a second to collect yourself after I tell you this: CONVERGENCE is basically going to be the DC fanfic of your dreams, and we…
Marvel Event Watchalong with WWAC
Marvel Studios is currently hosting a liveblogged event to announce… Well, something. Guesses thus far include: a Captain Marvel movie, Spider-Man joining the Avengers, Black Panther, or something as mundane as confirming Benderwaht Cummberbund as Doctor Strange. Personally, I’m holding out for a Howard the Duck reboot. Updates as they happen! 2:15pm…
Stalking Is Never OK! Authors, Bloggers, Entitlement and Obsession
I didn’t expect to write this and I honestly wish I didn’t have to. This morning, I woke up to an explosion of chatter on my feed that was being directed to an article from the Guardian. Author Kathleen Hale wrote a piece that chronicled her journey of… stalking a book blogger who gave her a negative…
Baldwin-faced Misogynist: Please Don’t Publish Mr. Gamergate’s Book, Dark Horse
I don’t know if you know this about us, but neither Megan nor I have any time for Firefly. How many times have I bent her ear about the truly absurd & terrible poster for Serenity? So many times! So you’d think I’d be all pleased about an opportunity to spread my seeds of hate….
This Is Not A Drill–Gamergate Supporter Threatens School Shooting
On the morning of Tuesday, October 14th, Utah State University received an anonymous threat from someone claiming to be a student, who promised to engage in terrorist action if feminist critic Anita Sarkeesian spoke at a scheduled event on Wednesday, October 15th. Sarkeesian, and many other vocal feminist creators, have been targeted by the Gamergate…
Video Games: Free, Cheap, and Mutating
If you were to ask me, the best way to PC game is on the cheap. There are always sales happening in the video game world as the “value” of a game decreases within hours of its release. Just try to trade your games back to any gaming boutique and you will realize how swiftly…
Truly, Truly Outrageous- IDW Publishing Announces A Jem and the Holograms Comic
In a move certainly related to the upcoming movie, IDW Publishing’s Dick Wood announced a Jem and the Holograms comic at the New York Comic Con. Although the creative team hasn’t been announced yet, the first issue is due for release in April. IDW’s done a fantastic job with their licensed comics in the past…
Fighting Leakage by Moonlight: Sailor Senshi Sanitary Protection
Holy shit! Yes! Sailor Scout-themed pads that promise to keep you “ultra-safe until morning.” They’re on limited issue, it seems, which is a terrible shame. Sailor Moon and her girls wear white leotards under miniskirts every day of the month: these products have made one heck of a period promise. Frolicking on the beach? Running through…