It has certainly been a wild ride for the Fabulous Killjoys, but all wild rides must eventually come to an end, and theirs was destined to end with an important choice. What are they willing to give up to live the life of a happy family? Is it worth it to be lied to, if…
REVIEW: The Killjoys Are Racing To New York In National Anthem #5
The Fabulous Killjoys are joyriding faster than ever in National Anthem #5, speeding towards New York to confront old faces from their past and get some overdue answers to long-forgotten questions.
REVIEW – Magic Blooms in the Desert in Killjoys: National Anthem #4
Mike Milligram and the rest of the former Killjoys are still on the run in issue #4 of National Anthem. Speeding through a fast-paced desert of violence, intrigue and even magic, the Killjoys are back and the world just won’t let them have a rest…
REVIEW: National Anthem #3 Does Right By Most, But Not All, The Fabulous Killjoys
In National Anthem #3, the Fabulous Killjoys are painstakingly putting themselves back together, bit by bit, like a strange puzzle with unexpected pieces. An abandoned fireworks warehouse in New Mexico. An old friend with a new name. A sudden memory that wasn’t there before. Speeding through the desert, on the run from deadly enemies—this is…
REVIEW: Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem is The Comic That 2020 Needs
The national anthem. It played on the original Danger Days album. It’s written on the side of Mike Milligram’s car. I’ve heard it in classrooms and sports arenas my entire life. I’ve thought, at times, about what it represents in terms of the American consciousness. So has Gerard Way, and apparently, now it’s time to…
REVIEW: Wonder Woman #759: Mariko Tamaki and Mikel Janin Take the Helm
Wonder Woman meets new friends and encounters old foes in this first issue by the new creative team of Mariko Tamaki and Mikel Janin.
WWACommendations: They Called Us Enemy, Spirit Fingers, Archival Quality, and More
Happy November! What comics have you been reading lately? I need to catch up on Marauders and Excalibur, and I’ve subscribed to a few new comics on LINE Webtoon which I’ll report back on soon. Every month, WWAC contributors share some of the comics they’ve especially enjoyed lately. Have a comic you can’t stop thinking…
Vampirella/Red Sonja #2: Almost, Not Quite
Vampirella/Red Sonja #2 Jordie Bellaire (Writing); Becca Carey (Letters); Tula Lotay, David Mack, Drew Moss, Leonardo Romero and Jordie Bellaire, Babs Tarr, Julian Totino Tedesco (Covers); Drew Moss (Art); Rebecca Nalty (Colors) Dynamite Comics October 2, 2019 Vampirella/Red Sonja #2 picks up right where the previous issue left off: with Vampirella confronting the “yeti” who’s…
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Back and Good
Unto each generation, a story is told— When considering a comic book, it’s pertinent to consider its target audience and who it’s marketed to or for whom it’s easy to find. For a franchised book, or an adaptation of an existing success, the question becomes more interesting along with that relevancy: Is this just for…
PUBWATCH: Valiant Efforts! August
It’s Valiant Efforts month two, looking back at all August’s releases as well as forwards through September, October, November…! Last month I caught you up on July’s issues; this month we published a big ol’ Valiant primer to help you get a feel for what the publisher is, was, and might be. For this Valiant…
I Spoke to Aleš Kot for a Month About Creating Days of Hate.
Interviewing Aleš Kot is something akin to reading one of their books. It’s a wholly immersive experience, one that’s quite unlike any other interview I’ve ever done. Over a month we exchanged emails about their new book Days of Hate, which will be coming out through Image later this year. The first issue is visceral…
Deconstructing Pretty Deadly: Sissy, the Vulture
I’m the type of person who likes to analyze the things I love. One of those things is Pretty Deadly written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, drawn by Emma Rios, colored by Jordie Bellaire, and lettered by Clayton Cowles. It is probably one of my favorite comics ever (and I have the tattoo to prove it)!…