As far as comic storytelling formats go, one rapidly gaining popularity over the past year or so is the season-based format. It is essentially when a story is divided into 6- to 12-issue, self-contained arcs. It also allows for special or one-shot issues in between. Writer David Booher and Artist Drew Zucker released Canto last…
Writer Jeremy Whitley joins the podcast to talk about his new Papercutz graphic novel, School for Extraterrestrial Girls, his upcoming Marvel Action: Chillers comics from IDW, the future of Princeless and the stuff he’s gotten away with in My Little Pony.
Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. Dan’s Pick Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #4: Daniel Warren Johnson wraps his DC Black Label series about Diana waking up in, and bringing hope to, a post-nuclear future overrun by giant monsters. ($6.99) CHECK…
What happens when a mother has taken all she can and decides to go Liam Neeson on everyone? What happens when ponies and Autobots roll out together? What happens when comics’ sickest horror anthology takes on beloved children’s classics? Find out in this week’s Triple Play, as Will Nevin reviews Ice Cream Man #20, Zachary…
Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. ZACK’S PICK: Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1: Remember that time Jonathan Hickman casually mentioned in an interview that the version of Xavier we saw in HOX/POX was the version that had commandeered Fantomex’s body? Man,…
TMNT #107 — Story: Sophie Campbell, Script/Colors: Ronda Pattison, Art: Nelson Daniel, Letters: Shawn Lee, Story consulting: Kevin Eastman & Tom Waltz, Publisher: IDW TMNT Annual 2020 — Story: Tom Waltz, Art: Adam Gorham, Colors: John Rauch & Michael Garland, Letters: Shawn Lee, Publisher: IDW Change is hard. Especially when you’re fighting a mutant snake…
Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays. CORI’S PICK (BUT REALLY EVERYONE’S, BUT MOSTLY CORI’S BECAUSE SHE’S REVIEWING IT THIS WEEK, BUT MAN, WE ARE ALL VERY EXCITED): X-Factor #1: After a tantric, monthslong wait, Leah Williams and David Baldeon’s series…
IDW went through a bit of a leadership shakeup last week, as President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Chris Ryall was announced to be stepping down to develop his own publishing venture. A day later, IDW said Jerry Bennington and Jud Meyers had been tapped for Ryall’s previous roles as president and publisher, respectively, while…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #106 Story: Sophie Campell, Script/Colors: Ronda Pattison, Art: Nelson Daniel, Letters: Shawn Lee, Story Consulting: Kevin Eastman & Tom Waltz, Publisher: IDW Sometimes even your shots in the arm need a shot in the arm. When IDW relaunched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise nine years ago under the guidance of…
This week in our roundup of indie comics, Ian Gregory examines The Rob’s latest attempt to shake up a storied franchise, Robert Secundus jumps all the way into the deep end of Savage Dragon, and Will Nevin goes to Hell (or a simulation thereof?) with Rick and Morty. G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes: Deadgame Story/Art: Rob…
Welcome to Bonus Reading, a weekly feature in which Matthew Lazorwitz looks at four (or so) comics linked by a common character, creator or theme. Patreon backers of the WMQ&A podcast can request a custom Bonus Reading column built around their fave. Sign up here. This week, two new all-ages graphic novels are out from two…
This week’s roundup of indie comics reviews has a heavily licensed flavor, as Zachary Jenkins decides, “Why not read Sonic the Hedgehog comics?” and Robert Secundus acquaints himself with BOOM Studios’ “Ultimate Spider-Man”-ified take on the world of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” But first, Rob looks at what Vault Comics’ “No One’s Rose” can teach…