There are a lot of changes going on here at WWAC. Most notably, Megan Purdy, our founder and glorious leader is stepping down, along with editorial powerhouse, Claire Napier. They have built quite a legacy for the more than 300 writers who have wandered into WWAC and found a home under their wise wings.
Win An Advance Copy of Cassandra Clare’s Lady Midnight
Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunters series is a very popular young adult franchise that has already had a movie and television adaptation. With two series under its belt, we’re getting ready for some sun and a cold drink with Clare’s newest series, The Dark Artifices, which is set in Los Angeles. Lady Midnight is the first book and…
Happy Midnighter Week! Get a Free Copy of Midnighter: Out from WWAC!
Hello Midnighter fans, Starting February 17th, 12 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Women Write About Comics will be giving away 5 free copies of Midnighter Vol. 1: Out by Steve Orlando and ACO. To enter the giveaway, on February 17th you can: Visit our rafflecopter! Tweet this message at the @MidnighterWeek twitter account: “This #Midnighter fan wants…
You’re Invited! Come Celebrate #MidnighterWeek with WWAC
Dear readers: You are cordially invited to celebrate #MidnighterWeek, an event all about one of DC Comics’ best queer superheroes. WWAC has teamed up with several other comic book sites and book bloggers in honor of the February 17th release of Midnighter Vol. 1: Out by Steve Orlando and ACO. Not only will we have…
IndieGoGo Update: Stretch Goals – We Have Them!
Our crowdfunding campaign is still going strong. We’ve already made our first stretch goal and are humbled by and grateful for the outpouring of support, but there is still so much more we want to do! Independent comics criticism is an essential part of the comics marketplace: we don’t sell or promote comics but we do…
Indiegogo Update: Stretch Goals and New Perks
Okay, everyone. Hold on just one second. Take a deep breath, and then … THROW YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR AND DANCE! BECAUSE YOU DID IT! One week ago, we launched our very first Women Write About Comics fundraiser. Our goal is to turn our calling—writing about comics and culture from an intersectional feminist…
Support WWAC On Indiegogo!
Women Write About Comics is finally crowdfunding and we need your help! We are looking to raise $3000 to turn our calling into a business. Independent comics criticism is an essential part of the comics marketplace: we don’t sell or promote comics but we do give them exposure, critical in-depth attention, and create a space…
Editorial Team Changes! (GIFs)
Women Write About Comics is proud to announce that long time staff writer and Assistant Editor, Wendy Browne, has taken on additional duties as Weekend Editor. As Assistant Editor, Wendy is in charge of the copy team and supporting me in managing the site overall. As weekend editor she is now in charge of parties….
DO NOT THREATEN OUR WRITERS
Women Write About Comics does not tolerate bullying, harassment, or threats of violence. Our staff and regular contributors all sign a code of conduct which forbids such behaviour, and the editorial team in turn works to protect our writers from harassing comments and messages. Likewise, we condemn all threats to other members of the community, including…
Survey Alert: Young Reader Comics
Are you an editor or publisher of comics and graphic novels aimed at Young Readers ages 4-18? With the popularity of titles like Raina Telgemeier’s Smile, Marvel’s Ms. Marvel, IDW’s My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and Jeff Smith’s Bone, young reader comics are gaining in variety and popularity. Engaging the upcoming generation of comic…
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.
Who ya gonna call? Ladies. GhostBusters 3 is Officially A THING.
As of yesterday, and Paul Feig’s tweet, Ghostbusters 3 is actually happening. When rumors flew early in September that Bill Murray had given his blessing for the idea of an all female Ghostbusters cast, it was easy to shrug it off — the same way Wonder Woman fans have gotten used to doing with the…