I had no idea The Old Guard was a comic before it invaded my Netflix recommendations, but I am loving all the comic books beyond capes and cowls that are sneaking into mainstream media — especially when they involve older women kicking ass on screen. Having now read The Old Guard Book One: Opening Fire…
Previously on Comics: Some Good News Edition
Hello everyone, and welcome to a special Some Good News edition of Previously on Comics. Inspired by John Krasinski’s YouTube show by the same name, my goal today is to highlight some of the ways that people are helping other people, whether that be through offering grants and money, to creating art that makes people…
Sex Criminals #26: The Long-Awaited Cumback
Your favourite comic about time-stopping sex criminals is back from its 19-month hiatus for a final 7-issue arc called “Six Criminals.” Issue #26 is stuffed *wink* full of everything makes this series great: melancholy, introspection, childhood trauma, and roller rinks, of course!
Previously on Comics: Marvel to Release the Claremont Cut and DC Comics Goes to the Zoo
Oh hey it’s Monday! And comics industry news from last week was actually pretty good! Marvel will release an extended version of Chris Claremont’s God Loves Man Kills next month. For the first time, the Scotiabank Giller Prize will open its doors to graphic novels. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) announced its 2020 list…
Family Tree #1 Roots Itself Beneath Your Skin
Family Tree #1 Ryan Cody (Colorist), Eric Gapstur (Inker), Phil Hester (Artist), Jeff Lemire (Writer), Steve Wands (Letterer). Image Comics November 13, 2019 Family Tree #1 is unsettling, in the best possible way. It roots itself beneath your skin and lingers, leaving you thinking. It’s apocalyptic in scope, but it’s also the story of a…
Cover Girl: Space Bandits #4
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, Tia, Paige, Louis, and Nola examine Matteo Scalera’s cover for Space Bandits #4.
Exploring Jeff Lemire’s Family Tree
In Jeff Lemire and Phil Hester’s upcoming comic, Family Tree from Image Comics, a girl becomes a tree. This new, original horror story follows the Hayes family on a backroads road trip across the country seeking a cure for Meg. Frightening and poignant, the first issue of the new horror ongoing combines elements of body horror, magical…
The White Trees #2 Broke Me by Going Brokeback Mountain
The White Trees #2 Kris Anka (line art), Aditya Bidikar (letter art), Shanna Matuszak (production artist), Matt Wilson (color art), Chip Zdarsky (script) Image Comics September 25th, 2019 This review contains mild spoilers for The White Trees #2. So, I called it. In my review of The White Trees #1 I predicted I was going…
Don’t Let The Peen Forest Distract From The White Trees #1 [NSFW]
The White Trees #1 Kris Anka (line art), Aditya Bidikar (letter art), Shanna Matuszak (production artist), Matt Wilson (color art), Chip Zdarsky (script) Image Comics August 14, 2019 A review copy of this comic was provided by Image. This review contains spoilers for The White Trees #1. Look, it’s probably no surprise to anyone that…
Unearth Horror With Cullen Bunn and Baldemar Rivas
Like any good horror, Unearth introduces you to the grotesque in the gentlest way possible: by letting the innocence of a child take you by the hand. The child leads Dr. McCommick, Dr. Reyes, and Lt. Morris to the abominations that have developed from a mysterious flesh-eating disease. The mystery of the disease leads the…
Cover Girl: Prism Stalker #5
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, Louis, Nola, and Laura discuss the cover of Prism Stalker #5 from Image Comics.