She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted. Without even realizing it, one U.S. Senator took words meant to be condescendingly sexist and dismissively racist, and produced an apt and concise definition of feminism for the entire country to see. Far be it from us, particularly in this month honoring Black History…
Review: SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND AMANDA WALLER #6
SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND AMANDA WALLER #6 Written by Jai Nitz & Vita Ayala Art by Cliff Richards, Matt Merhoff, Hi-Fi, and Beth Sotelo Published by DC Comics Release Date: January 18, 2017 Something came up at the office. Diablo, aka Chato Santana, fights a battle against an enemy who seeks to…
Review: MIDNIGHTER #10
MIDNIGHTER #10 Written by Steve Orlando Art by Hugo Petrus, ACO, and Romulo Fajardo, Jr. Published by DC Comics Release Date: March 2, 2016 What can stop the Midnighter? As Amanda Waller moves in to rip M away from Helena Bertinelli and her Spyral team, a new partnership is formed — with someone very familiar. The…
Representation and Health 101: SUICIDE SQUAD’S Amanda Waller
It’s time for another installment of the Representation and Health Black History Spectacular! This time, we are going to look at one of the biggest names in DC. She breathes audacity and strategy, her machinations deliberate and methodical. As part of Checkmate and the handler of the Suicide Squad, she knows her way around dangerous…
Interview: Jim Zub Flies Solo with AMANDA WALLER
DC Comics has been focusing more attention as of late on some of its under-served female protagonists, with Lois Lane and the Joker’s Daughter getting one-shots in recent months. Now, it’s Amanda Waller’s turn, as the Suicide Squad’s big boss flies solo with writer Jim Zub at the helm. Zub caught up with Comicosity to…
Review: SUICIDE SQUAD #20
SUICIDE SQUAD #20 Written by Ales Kot Art by Patrick Zircher Release Date: May 8, 2013 A brand new creative team arrives to take on DC’s Most Complicated Villains, and there’s little question things are about to get even more dangerous. As Amanda Waller confers with her new consultant about each member of her core…