Jem and the Holograms #2 IDW Publishing Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Sophie Campbell Colors: M. Victoria Robado (For the uninitiated, check out my review of Jem #1!) This month, we meet the Misfits, and it is awesome. After a short recap, we open to three full pages...
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From Podcast to Page in Beyond Belief #1 — REVIEW
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Presents Beyond Belief #1 Image Comics Writers: Ben Acker and Ben Blacker Artist: Phil Hester Ink Art: Eric Gapstur and Andre Parks The Thrilling Adventure Hour (TAH) began its life as a stage show turned podcast in the style of...
Flashback to the Max with “Lumberjanes” #13 – REVIEW
Lumberjanes #13 BOOM! Studios Writers: Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters Artist: Brooke Allen Lumberjanes is one of those comics I’ve thought about adding to my pull list for months. I love Noelle Steverson and the general premise -- supernatural summer camp for cool...
Family Feuds in “Ms. Marvel #14” – REVIEW
Ms. Marvel #14 Marvel Writer: G. Willow Wilson Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa After my hackles raised in issue Ms. Marvel #13 at new character Kamron’s suspicious interest in MMORPGs, I was disappointed but not surprised to find out this month that Kamala’s fellow newborn...
Cat herding, Kickstarting, and bringing romance back: an interview with Janelle Asselin
With just eight days left in the Fresh Romance campaign, Rosy Press is still raising funds at an impressive clip. At the time of posting our Fresh Romance write up on Saturday, the Kickstarter was at just over $40k -- and now they’re just $1400 away from hitting a...
Janelle Asselin Wants To Bring Us A Fresh Romance
Just last month, comics editor and journalist Janelle Asselin launched her new publishing company Rosy Press, and this week they’re already announcing a major new stretch goal -- a twelve page story for one-year subscribers from the amazing Gail Simone (Birds of Prey,...
If You Want Some Lovecraft In Your Eastwood, Grab “Deadlands vol 1: Dead Man’s Hand” – REVIEW
Deadlands Volume One: Dead Man’s Hand IDW Publishing and Visionary Comics Writers: David Gallaher, Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, Ron Marz, Jeff Mariotte, Matthew Cutter, and Shane Lacy Hensley Artists: Steve Ellis, Lee Moder, Bart Sears, Brook Turner, Ulises...
It’s Showtime, Synergy “Jem and the Holograms #1” Takes the Stage – REVIEW
Jem and the Holograms #1 IDW Publishing Written By: Kelly Thompson Art: Sophie Campbell Do yourself two favors this week: pick up issue #1 of IDW’s new Jem and the Holograms comic, and watch all of Jem and the Holograms on Netflix. Maybe cry? That might not be a favor...