Elvira: Mistress of the Dark #4 Dave Avallone (Writer); Dave Acosta (Art); Andrew Covalt (Colors); Taylor Esposito (Letters); Joseph Michael Lisner, Craig Cermak, Robert Hack (Covers) Dynamite Comics January 16, 2019 Here’s a little secret, dear bleeders; I feel like Dynamite’s Elvira series is a true hidden gem in the company’s line-up. It’s a perfect…
A Vampirella Valentine’s Day to Remember
Vampirella Valentine’s Special Ergün Gündüz (cover artist) “Happy Valentine’s Day” Ceci de la Cruz (colorist), Taylor Esposito (letterer), Matt Idelson (editor), Maria Sanapo (artist), Leah Williams (writer) “Matinee” Bon Alimagmo (editor), Michael Golden (writer and artist) Dynamite Entertainment February 13, 2019 Holiday specials are not only fun, but also great opportunities to get to know…
Barbarella/Dejah Thoris #1 Dives Through the Mysterious Constructs of Time
Barbarella/Dejah Thoris #1 CRANK! (lettering), Addison Duke (colourst), Germán García (artist), Leah Williams (writer) Dynamite Entertainment January 2019 I am enjoying Dynamite’s various team ups, which serve as a great way to get to know other characters in the company’s roster that I haven’t quite focused on before. In Barbarella/Dejah Thoris #1, my favourite Barsoomian princess…
Dynamite Pubwatch: Looking Back on January, 2019
Welcome to the Dynamite Comics Pubwatch for the month of February! I’m Lisa, Dynamite is my explosive beat, and here’s this month’s news!
Previously on Comics: Love is Like a Hole in the Head?
Last week, readers warned of disturbing scenes of violence against Lois Lane appearing in the opening pages of #12, a book that is made available through DC’s new Wal-Mart line with the intention of welcoming new readers in a family-friendly line. Writer Tom King responded to the criticism over at Bleeding Cool, explaining that the…
Cover Girl: Red Sonja #25
Welcome to Cover Girl. Each month, we gather a team of WWAC contributors to analyze a new and notable comic book cover featuring one or more women. This month, Lisa, Claire, Kayleigh, Amanda, Laura, and Louis discuss Erica Henderson’s variant cover of Red Sonja #25.
It’s Murder on the Christmas Planet in Dynamite’s Barbarella Holiday Special
Barbarella Holiday Special Jean-Marc Lofficier (writer), Jose Louis Ruiz Perez (artist, letterer), Brian Wetstein (colourist) Dynamite Entertainment December 5, 2018 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Jolly old St. Nick himself wanted to create a place where children could enjoy the wonders of Christmas, but…
PUBWATCH: Dynamite Fall/Winter Roundup
In her last giant-sized Pubwatch romp, our darling Rosie Knight rounded up the details of Dynamite’s adventures during the spring. With Rosie’s busy schedule, doing stuff like chatting with Captain Marvel, she’s passed on the Dynamite Pubwatch torch, so here I am!
Exploring A Princess’s Past in Dejah Thoris: The Gardens of Mars
Dejah Thoris: The Gardens of Mars Volume 1 Amy Chu (writer), Pasquale Qualano (artist), Anthony Marques (editor), Thomas Napolitano (letterer), Valentina Pinto (colorist) Dynamite Entertainment September 26, 2018 Dejah Thoris was raised on stories of the Gardens of Ephysium, beautiful structures where water flowed night and day. Now Helium is dry, and this drought is the…
Vampirella and Red Sonja Halloween Specials: One Shot is More Than Enough
Red Sonja Halloween Special One-Shot Erik Burnham (writer), Tom Defalco (writer), Tom Garcia (artist), Anthony Marques (artist) Dynamite Entertainment October 24, 2018 Copies of these books were provided by the publisher in exchange for honest reviews. ‘Tis the season for scary things, and two of Dynamite’s leading ladies—Vampirella and Red Sonja—are going to make sure the…
Vampirella/Dejah Thoris #1: Science and Friendship is Magic
Vampirella/Dejah Thoris #1 Erik Burnham (Writer), Dinei Ribeiro (Colourist), Troy Peteri (Letterer), Ediano Silva (Artist) Dynamite Entertainment September 2018 A copy of this issue was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. “The encounter that was destined to happen!” reads the description on Dynamite Entertainment’s website. Surprisingly, this is, apparently, the first…
James Bond Origin #1 Lacks the Requisite Punch
James Bond Origin #1 Jeff Parker (Writer), Bob Q (Artist and Colourist), Simon Bowland (Letterer) Dynamite Entertainment 5 September, 2018 Clydebank, Scotland, World War II: Lt. Commander Ronald Weldon of the British Royal Navy is escorting his pupils to safety as bombs rain over the town. Clydebank makes for an attractive target, what with its…