(Read part 1 here.) So, if you read my first SDCC post, you’ll know I spent a lot of time talking about representation in the nerdy fields. I attended panels, spoke on another, and presented research on the subject. San Diego Comic Con, overall, was pretty positive for women this year, despite some shitty occurrences.…… Continue reading San Diego Comic Con (Part 2?) – Let’s Talk About Women
I got back late Monday night from my second Comic Con International and my first time being a presenter. I was on one panel, presented research, bought way too much art (more on that in another post with photo evidence) and met INCREDIBLE people. I walked away inspired to tears many times over. I also…… Continue reading San Diego Comic Con (part 1?)
It’s almost upon us! San Diego Comic Con 2016! I’ve been trying to draft up posts to leave while I’m gone but I’ll be honest: this week I’ve been too excited, stressed, busy, and nervous to really make coherent blog posts! If you’re going to be around SDCC I would love to meet you! I’ll probably be…… Continue reading San Diego Comic Con!
“My name is Arby (@callanerial), I am 33 years old. I reside in Phoenix, Arizona and I’m a webcomic creator! My webcomic is called Grayling.” What do you do? (Write, draw, edit, publish, promote etc.) How did you get started doing that? I write and I draw! I have been drawing since I was little,…… Continue reading Comix Creator Feature: Arborwin “Arby” of Grayling
“I’m Bugbyte or just Bug! I’m from Buffalo, New York, and I’ve been making comics since 2004. My best known comics are Messenger and Follower, which are two long-form science fiction comics that take place in the same universe, but I also make lots of other little comics. I’ve contributed comics to anthologies like Blank…… Continue reading Comix Creator Feature: Bugbyte of Radio Chio
I’m Megan Rose Gedris, AKA Rosalarian. I live in Chicago. My work includes YU+ME: dream, Meaty Yogurt, I Was Kidnapped by Lesbian Pirates from Outer Space, as well as contributions to Filthy Figments, Smut Peddler, and various other publications. My website is rosalarian.com. What do you do? (Write, draw, edit, publish, promote etc.) How did…… Continue reading Comix Creator Feature: Megan Rose “Rosalarian” Gedris
“I’m Amanda Scurti! I’m 23 years old and based out of Queens, NY. I’ve worked as a colorist on School Spirit by Arielle Jovellanos & Kate Leth (Rosy Press) & We Can Never Go Home by Josh Hood & Matthew Rosenberg (Black Mask). I also worked as an artist on a two-issue arc of Tales…… Continue reading Comix Creator Feature: Amanda Scurti
I’m Toril, and I go by Starlock on most platforms. I’m 24 and currently live in New Zealand, although I’m a US citizen and spent most of my life in the Tri-state area and New England (specifically: New York City, Providence, Boston). You can find me on the following sites: twitter: @_starlock art blog: http://starlock.tumblr.com…… Continue reading Comix Creator Feature: Toril “Starlock”Orlesky
“Kumusta! My name is Natasha Lagasca Barredo and I’m a proud Filipina and a California-based artist for comics and animation. You can find my work on natashalb.tumblr.com. I also love tweeting and socializing, so please come talk to me about your favorite thing over at @KUHNUCKLES.” Any current or upcoming projects we can find you…… Continue reading Comix Creator Feature: Natasha Lagasca Barredo
“Hello, I’m K. L. Ricks, I’m 25, I’m from New England and I’m the creator of “Country Darkness” for Hazlitt. My website is klricks.com and I’m @RealKix on Twitter.” What do you do? (Write, draw, edit, publish, promote etc.) I’m a cartoonist and illustrator. How did you get started doing that? I’ve always enjoyed drawing and comics…… Continue reading Comix Creator Feature: K.L. Ricks
This is just a fun little post because I’ve dived into the world of comic scholars on tumblr (follow me!) and it’s reminded me (as if I could ever forget) how much I love vintage feminist comics. Wonder Woman wasn’t the only gal out there standing up for herself in the fight! Just…… Continue reading Vintage feminism, my not-at-all-guilty pleasure
There are so many great things coming out that bear writing about that I thought I would do a quick compilation, for my own wishlist as well as your viewing pleasure. May, June, and July seem to be when a lot of comic companies put out trade paperbacks (TPs), so with that in mind: Scorch,…… Continue reading Comics I can’t wait for: Summer edition
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