The first time I reviewed Saso Akira’s Shindo I was a third of the way through it and uncomfortably conflicted. Crunchyroll files this title as a romance, which is how I found it. As I read on, it became clear that the main characters were a boy in his late teens and a girl who was…
Dice Vice Takes Acid Trip through Irish Mythology with Inis
Art is one of the most crucial factors for me in game design. Obviously, the way a game plays is important, too. But If I’m going to be spending a few hours staring at a game, the art better be something I like.
Black Comix Returns
The Black Comix Returns Kickstarter has just a few days to go, but it has already more than doubled its funding goals. Unsurprising, considering the success of the first volume, published seven years earlier. If you’re lucky, you might find a copy of the latter on Amazon for a cool $300. As of writing this…
100 Days 100 Women: A Feminist Portrait Series
If you’ve been paying attention to Wikipedia lately, you might have noticed some new portraits of lesser-known feminist figures on the online encyclopedia. They’re all a part of the “100 Days 100 Women” series created by Rori, a St. Louis graphic designer and freelance illustrator. Although originally a personal project started with no press or…
Previously On Comics: Comics You Might Have Missed
Hello again! Kate here for this week’s Previously On Comics. It’s been A Week, to say the least, and as I’m getting on a plane in 36 hours, I’m going to keep this short and sweet and mostly focused on suggestions of things to read that you might have missed. Before we start, I have…
The Wonder of Stamps for Geeks
This year is a big one for Wonder Woman. Not only is it the 75th anniversary of her first appearance, but she has also appeared in a major motion picture and was finally granted her own film for next year. The biggest news of all, I’m sure you’ll agree, is that come October, she’ll have her own…
Colorist on Color: Matt Wilson
We had a chance to talk to longtime colorist Matt Wilson. You can follow Matt on Twitter and buy his shirts and prints on Big Cartel.
Let Me Live Through You: Go To Safari Festival
Safari Festival is August 27th–this upcoming Saturday. And, it being in London, which is far away and tricksy once you get there, I can’t go. Can you go? If you want to, you should. Here’s the sell! Safari is run by Breakdown Press. Like their comic output, it is curated. Breakdown Press are the sort of people…
Siobhan Gallagher: Cartoonist and Author on the Rise
I first met Siobhan Gallagher at this year’s MoCCA Festival. Among hundreds of exhibitors, it was her experimental drawing style and ironic witticisms that caught my eye. A former cover designer at Penguin Random House, Siobhan has self-published two full collections and several smaller art pamphlets since her graduation from NSCAD University in 2012. Her…
Against Body Policing: Get That Tattoo!
I got my first tattoo when I was 22. Initially, I thought ensuring my tattoo had some kind of “deep meaning” was the most important part, so I spent a year mulling over the design and what each piece of it meant until I had a mini speech about its symbolism memorized. Before and immediately…
Fanart is a Giant Group Hug: An Interview with Fanartist Vylla
Here at WWAC, we love fanart. So when news reached us that some fanart of Kate Bishop had been mistaken by an actual Marvel artist as official Kate Bishop Hawkeye uniform, we had to know more. I reached out to the fanartist in question, the incredible Vylla, (Find her on social media here and her…
Get Your Game on Wednesday: Art in Games
Happy Wednesday, gaming lovelies! With the summer solstice behind us, it’s time for a twist. This week’s game news focuses solely on art in games. Why Does Game Art Matter? Earlier this year, I was able to meet veteran industry-artist, Richard Anderson. Hearing him speak about his work in the entertainment industry and seeing his concept…