Amelia Cole’s Adam P. Knave joins Alison and Karen to talk about depression, mental health and the creative process. Adam has advice for new creators about Twitter, productivity, and self-care. The girls share some of their experiences with depression and anxiety. Oh, and Adam does the entire show with a puppet. We also discuss the books…
THE HANGOUT: November 30, 2015
The Hangout recovers from jetlag and gravy-induced comas long enough to discuss some of the All-New, All-Different Marvel relaunches, the Witchy Women of Rachel Rising and Black Magick, and Karen challenges Alison to read Huck. We learn Saga is still excellent, then the girls give their picks of what’s out and what’s coming. Throughout the…
THE HANGOUT featuring Christopher Sebela: LIVE at Tonopah Station, October 26, 2015
Christopher Sebela returns to the Hangout for a very special episode, broadcasting from the Tonopah Station Casino just up the road from The Clown Motel. Chris talks about the success of his new BOOM! Studios project WE(L)COME BACK, with Jonathan Brandon Sawyer, and shares a few stories and adventures from his month in the Nevada…
THE HANGOUT: October 13, 2015
Tonight on The Hangout, an overdue recap of Baltimore Comic-Con, Karen shows off her fantastic new sketchbook, and Alison unveils THREE pieces of Ra’s al Ghul art plus the latest addition to her ever-growing Furiosa wall! And if you’re interested in comics talk: Jessica brings the Valiant love, Karen admits her new Archie obsession, and Alison can’t…
COMIC LOVE: Ostrander & Yale’s SUICIDE SQUAD & Me
This weekend is Baltimore Comic Con, and one guest on their list has me more excited than literally every other con I’ve attended this year combined: John Ostrander. I’m a huge, huge, HUGE fan of the Suicide Squad. His run, cowritten with his wife Kim Yale and drawn by Luke McDonnell, John K Snyder III,…
THE HANGOUT featuring Katy Rex & STRANGE WIT: August 23, 2015
Indie comics writer Katy Rex joins Alison and Karen to talk about her new Kickstarter, STRANGE WIT, a biographical adaptation of the life of 1920s author Jane Bowles. Katy talks about her diverse artistic team, what drew her to Jane as a historical figure, and the greater plan for the story. The ladies also talk…
Review: SIEGE #1
SIEGE #1 Written by Kieron Gillen Art by Filipe Andrade, James Stokoe, Jorge Coelho, and Rachelle Rosenberg Published by Marvel Comics Release Date: July 15, 2015 Siege #1 was described by its writer as “Nextwave, but a tragedy.” This is a pretty lofty goal to set for a book. Did it succeed? The cop…
THE HANGOUT featuring Declan Shalvey: May 24, 2015
Artist Declan Shalvey returns to The Hangout to talk about his new Image book Injection, written by Warren Ellis and colored by Jordie Bellaire. Declan, Karen, and Alison also discuss the issue of artist recognition in discussions and reviews of comics. Most importantly, all three agree that Mad Max: Fury Road is amazing. They go over their…
Review: SPIDER-WOMAN #5
SPIDER-WOMAN #5 Written by Dennis Hopeless Art by Javier Rodriguez Published by Marvel Comics Release Date: March 4, 2015 My nightmare is over, and I’ve landed in my fangirl paradise – Spider-Woman #5 is a brand new book, and it’s the book that both Jessica Drew and her fans deserve. Javier Rodriguez brings fun, interesting…
Review: LADY KILLER #1
LADY KILLER #1 Written by Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich Art by Joëlle Jones Published by Dark Horse Comics Release Date: January 7, 2015 Lady Killer is clever, fun, and has the potential to be a standout book. Joelle Jones has never been more in her element, and the story she’s concocted with Jamie…