August was a month of ambitious reads, and one of those funny times when we all seem to have melded into a WWAC hive mind. Everyone is reading Boys Weekend by Mattie Lubchansky or has it on hold at the library. Everyone is also reading River’s Edge by Kyoko Okazaki or waiting for it at…
Previously On Comics: Some William Messner-Love
Good morning, folks! I’m poking my head out of the morass of college courses to put in some time on the Previously beat. Let’s talk about comics, huh? Technically the week before last, but recent enough to matter; Bill Messner-Loebs, one-time high-profile comics scribe with titles like The Flash and Wonder Woman under his belt, not to mention dialogue…
Previously on Comics: Farewells, Changes, and Adaptations
Sending good morning vibes your way! It’s another installment from your Friendly Neighbourhood Previously Editor. Last week was nothing short of heavy. Independent political cartoons and comics publisher The Nib announced that they would be closing down. Their final issue, the Future issue, will be their last. They will continue to publish every weekday till…
REVIEW: Be Gay, Do Comics is an Inclusive and Diverse Queer Anthology
Be Gay, Do Comics is the queer anthology for our times; for one, it just won the Ignatz for Outstanding Anthology. Across 260 pages, queer creatives from across the world contribute their unique, yet relatable, experiences in the LGBTQIA+ community. Some stories will make you smile, others will fill you with fear for the author….
The Nib: An Outstanding Series
At the Ignatz Awards this year, The Nib’s print magazine won the prestigious award for Outstanding Series, and both the Death issue (published September 2018) and the Family issue (published January 2019) were individually nominated in the category Outstanding Anthology. They were both strong contenders for the prize, as they offered a wide range of…
Previously On Comics: Disproportionately Bosomy Pleasure
Hello! Kate here to help you start your week by catching up on some of last week’s comics-related news you might have missed. Sometimes there’s a theme in the news that comes out, and this week that theme is money. Specifically, people not having enough of it because capitalism is a system that punishes us all.
A Fistful of Comics: Crowdfunding Roundup July ’19
After an impromptu vacation borne of a combo work-home move and needing to finalize ordering for my own Kickstarter fulfillment, we’re back! Look no further for the chance to fund exciting issue #1s, snag some fancy webcomic collections, and keep comics institutions in print and publishing. Junior Scientist Power Hour Volume 2 Abby Howard Ends…
Analyzing The Nib’s “Vote or Else!”
Last week, The Nib ran a comic entitled Vote or Else!, which is the work of Filipino-American cartoonist and illustrator, Niccolo Pizarro. The comic, presented initially without context, paints voter registration efforts and their proponents as insensitive to the plights of marginalized peoples and ultimately as centrists who value civility over disruption. While it’s likely…
Pia Guerra Gets Political
Pia Guerra is best known as the co-creator and lead penciler of Y: The Last Man, but these days you’re more likely to spot her work on The Nib or in the New Yorker. Starting in 2017, Guerra has been drawing detailed editorial cartoons, tackling issues like school shootings, immigration, and possibly most importantly, critiquing…
The Nib Roundup: #MeToo Edition
The #MeToo movement has forced many people—from the men accused to casual consumers—to come to terms with the realities and consequences of the unwise, malicious, or dehumanizing behavior present in pretty much every industry. On July 27th, The Nib posted a commentary on some of the conversations that have ensued, a four panel comic by…
A Fistful of Comics: Crowdfunding Roundup, August ‘18
With SDCC recently wrapped and Flame Con (whose Kickstarter we covered back in 2014) and SPX on the horizon, we’re deep into the throes of convention season. But conventions aren’t the only place to get amazing, small press books. Read on to see August’s wonderful crop of crowdfunded goodness. From short stories and fledgling magazines…
Previously On Comics: Professional Growth
This week in comics, there’s been a lot of growth for comics creators, publications, and several comic series as well. Let’s take a look together!
