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Kara Becomes Supergirl in Being Super 4

Feeling the loss of Supergirl yet this summer? Don’t know what to watch (other than Wynonna Earp, of course)? Need a little pick me up? If any or all of…

Being Super 3 Balances Loss with Discovery

A week of Supergirl! I’m in heaven. Not only did Supergirl return on the CW this week, issue three of DC’s four issue miniseries Supergirl: Being Super dropped on Wednesday.…

AFAR Escapes to a Vibrant Galaxy of Worlds

Ah, Image comics, my first (and probably forever) love. Kylie and Griffin have recently plunged me into the dark hole that is Batwoman comics, but never fear! No matter where…

Being Super 2 a Masterclass on Grief

DCTV might be in full swing, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a break from grown-up Kara Danvers to dive back into teen Kara Danvers with Supergirl: Being Super…

Deadman’s Dramatic Conclusion

“I can’t tell you how excited I was to drive down to my local comic book shop and pick up the final issue of Deadman: Dark Mansion Of Forbidden Love.…

You Could Use a Good Princess Leia Comic

Not sure where to go to find Princess Leia materials after reading Bloodline? (And if you haven’t read Bloodline yet, what is wrong with you? It’s amazing. Go read it.)…

Being Super Explores Teenage Kara Danvers’ Identity

Getting the blues because our girl in blue Supergirl is on hiatus from TV until January 23rd? Looking to dive into a Supergirl comic but don’t know where to start?…

Deadman Delivers Excellent Second Issue

“It’s here! Deadman: Dark Mansion Of Forbidden Love continues! I’ve been waiting on pins and needles this week and was one of the first people in my local comic book…

Monstress-ly* Good

A Review of Marjorie Liu's and Sana Takeda's Monstress Volume 1 (Issues 1-6)

coverI've been eyeing it for weeks, but I finally picked up Monstress at my local comic book store. Let me tell you's it's worth it. If you like diverse representation, rich art, interesting worldbuilding, Lovecraftian horror, and a healthy dose of the macabre that is. It's a dark world, so beware, but the honest exploration of slavery, war, PTSD, and coping with feeling like a monster on the inside (and actually being one) makes it worthwhile.

*Trigger warnings for a rape threat, death and maiming (including children), cannibalism, gore, and body horror.*