Geek Culture Archives

ThinkGeek: Timmy’s Still Alive and Kickin’

July 26, 2019

For their 20th anniversary, ThinkGeek surprised its customers and fans with a disheartening announcement: thinkgeek.com was closing. Fans were confused and concerned about losing access to a favourite geek merchandiser, but after checking out their booth at at the recent San Diego Comic-Con, I ...

Comic Strips, Opinion, Profiles & Primers

He Yams What He Yam: Discovering Popeye Through Popeye Otaku

February 5, 2018

There is nothing more convincing than conviction. Who has it? Fans have it. I want to introduce you to a fan I know—a fan whose pure enthusiasm’s already had me buying three separate, rather large books. His name is Troy, but he goes by Popeye Otaku. He loves Popeye. On twitter he lives ...

Comics, Opinion, Reviews, Zines

Nicole J Georges’ Fetch: It’s Kind of Like Feminism, But for Dogs

January 30, 2018

An essay on Nicole J. Georges, a prolific zinester and graphic novelist who writes, draws and sings her love for animals, humans and vegan food.

Comics, Opinion

Hire This Hero: Whither Wander’d Wolverine?

January 23, 2018

Have you ever wished a certain superhero was on hand to help with a very specific task that they were perfectly suited for, only to have that hero be unavailable? Well, you’re in luck! Welcome to the first installment of HIRE THIS HERO, where we here at WWAC scour superhero employment ...

Comics, Manga, Uncategorized

Hipster Manga: Angel Heart

January 20, 2018

Although it’s only half the name of the series, “heart” is literally at the center of the long-running manga Angel Heart by Tsukasa Hojo. (Literally-literally, not figuratively-literally.) It’s both a story of a transplanted heart and the code name of a young assassin aptly named Glass Heart. ...

Comics

Get Ready for a Silver Sprocket Takeover

January 19, 2018

Silver Sprocket is a comic book publisher like no other: they’re a collective of artists and friends who create radical books alongside zines, music, and art. You might have heard of some of their most well known books, such as Ben Passmore’s radical look at microaggressions Your ...

Comics, Opinion, Reviews

Valiant’s Secret Weapons are Sensible Shortcuts and Condensed Character

January 18, 2018

Secret Weapons #0: Nikki’s Story does something very cute with its panelling. I’ve been saying this since the previews: it’s doing something very cute. I wasn’t sure if it was going to be something worthwhile or just a natty little gimmick.

Comic Strips, Comics, Opinion, Reviews, Roundtables, Webcomics

A Good Roundtable on The Good War

January 17, 2018

“The Good War” is a comic collaboration between cartoonist Mike Dawson and MSNBC anchor and author Chris Hayes, examining how WWII nostalgia played a part in post-9/11 pop culture and political messaging. Published on The Nib, “The Good War” adapts Chris Hayes’ piece ...

Comics

Previously On Comics: Canon, Stan, and Protecting the Innocent

January 15, 2018

Good morning! Did you know Gambit nearly came out as bisexual? It was one of James Asmus’ ideas for his Gambit solo book in 2012. Marvel editorial nixed the idea, though, because it would have “redefined the character.” Subtext? What subtext? My curse to always and forever ...

Comics

Grey Area: This Island Earth and Aliens in America

January 13, 2018

Grey Area: This Island Earth Dan Abnett (Writer), Karl Richardson, Lee Carter, Patrick Goddard (Artists), Len O’Grady, Abigail Bulmer (Colourists), Ellie De Ville (Letterer) 2000 AD 11 January 2018 Grey Area started in 2000 AD, after a pilot episode during Prog 2012. It has featured on and off ...

Geek Culture

ThinkGeek: Timmy’s Still Alive and Kickin’

He Yams What He Yam: Discovering Popeye Through Popeye Otaku

Nicole J Georges’ Fetch: It’s Kind of Like Feminism, But for Dogs

Hire This Hero: Whither Wander’d Wolverine?

Hipster Manga: Angel Heart

Get Ready for a Silver Sprocket Takeover

Valiant’s Secret Weapons are Sensible Shortcuts and Condensed Character

A Good Roundtable on The Good War

Previously On Comics: Canon, Stan, and Protecting the Innocent

Grey Area: This Island Earth and Aliens in America

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