Island #2 Ed. Brandon Graham and Emma Rios Robin Bougie, Brandon Graham, Will Kirkby, Ludroe, Emma Rios, Simon Roy, and Miguel Alberto Woodward Image Comics August 19, 2015 Island is a new comic magazine edited by Brandon Graham and Emma Rios. The magazine includes prose, illustration, done-in-one, and serialized comics. We reviewed Island #1 here….
The Real Red Sonja Found in South Kazakhstan
There are very few things cooler than when comics meet archeology, especially when they involve the most badass sword and sorcery warrior of all time–the She-Devil with a Sword, Red Sonja herself. Recently, the remains of the real-life counterpart of the Our Lady of the “Iconic Funk” was found in South Kazakhstan.
The Science of Orphan Black: Fanciful, Fearsome, Educational
Sometimes, little-known cult television shows are secret, sparkly gems that blow minds. For me, that show is Orphan Black. Although I wasn’t expecting much from yet another science fiction series, I was pleasantly surprised at how it delved into a thought-provoking story of relatable characters and real emotions from genetically engineered humans in previously unexplored…
Creativity Matters: Veronica Berns, Ph.D. Designs Comic Book on Quasicrystals
As the spring semester winds down at colleges and universities, many graduating students are putting the finishing touches on their theses. For Veronica Berns, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, last year’s finishing touches involved illustrating and designing a comic book. “At some point last year when I was putting together my thesis,…
Life Geek!
Romona Williams On the 26th we went to shake off the holidays by visiting the Impression 5 Science Center. The museum does not feature as wide an array of displays as many other interactive museums, but it packs a lot into a small space. This structure was in the back lot next to some trash…
Kickstarter of the Week: Atomic Size Matters
If you ever wanted to learn more about solid state chemistry but aren’t exactly a scientist, this Kickstarter is for you! As a huge supporter of women and girls in STEM, Veronica Bern’s Kickstarter for Atomic Size Matters gets me excited. Using comics, Veronica wants to share her doctoral thesis in terms that non-chemists can…
Multifarious: Which Inspires Awe
This photographer: http://www.sashaarutyunova.com/ Absolutely stunning photographs of people, places, things. I follow Sasha Arutyunova on Facebook, Instagram, and her website. In an age of constant BuzzFeed articles telling me which “10 Photographs Will Inspire Awe,” and “25 Pictures That Will Take Your Breath Away,” and so on, it’s nice to look at an artist’s work…
The Thursday Book Beat: Censoring Children’s Books
“Slut”: Should The Word Be In Children’s Books? Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes has been removed from an Australian supermarket chain due to complaints from parents on the inappropriate language used in the 1982 book. The unacceptable word in question is “Slut”. ‘What’s all the racket?’ Cindy cried. ‘Mind your own bizz,’ the Prince replied. Poor Cindy’s heart was…
R/W: Reading makes you a better person!
Over at Book Riot, they’ve rounded up some literary journals designed for e-readers. Woo! But no Symbolia? Shame! New issue out right now. Go. Gooooo. — Megan
LeVar Burton Guest Editing ScientificAmerican.com Today!
LeVar Burton is guest editing Scientific America’s website today. Do not adjust your screens: he controls the vertical and the horizontal, the blog posts and the discussion threads, the homepage and the editorials. He’s also livetweeting from @sciam and his first reading assignment of the day is about comets and the seeing of said celestial phenomenon. The…
Kickstarter of the Week: Crossed Genres Magazine
Crossed Genres Magazine is a monthly science fiction and fantasy magazine committed to telling stories of unrepresented, marginalized or ignored characters in science fiction and fantasy, such as characters of color, QUILTBAG, disabled, etc. The magazine relaunched in 2013 after a successful Kickstarter in the summer of 2012. Continuing to keep it running is the…
News & Things: The science of Batman
Megan Purdy Awesome Kickstarter Indiegogo of the Week! The Batman Chronicles is an original, live action, web series, produced by fans, not DC Comics. A young Batman battles the Red Hood Gang and meets his forever lover nemesis. You’ve got 27 days left to contribute, if the trailer and pitch tickle your fancy. Cool Thing…