Angel catbird: margaret atwood writes first graphic novel

Angel Catbird: Margaret Atwood Writes First Graphic Novel

The 76-year-old Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, and essayist Margaret Atwood, can officially add the title of a published comic book writer to her extensive creative portfolio. Teaming up with comic book publishers Dark Horse, Atwood has released the first volume of her superhero series titled, Angel Catbird. In Atwood’s fantastical world, she maps out…

Beauty awoken: a new take on a grimm classic

Beauty Awoken: A New Take on a Grimm Classic

Tis the season for comics and fairy tales, right? Comic book readership has skyrocketed over the last few years, and spin-offs of fairy tales in books and on the big screen have flooded the entertainment biz. It’s no wonder that these two are becoming ever more popular–they’re fun, nostalgic, and emotionally gripping. So, why not combine the two? That…

So you want to be a x-men fan: here’s where to start

So You Want to be a X-Men Fan: Here’s Where to Start

If you haven’t heard, this week marks the release of the ambitious X-Men: Days of Future Past. Starring actors and characters from separate X-Men franchises, the film works to build continuity between them and create a mega-franchise. But X-Men fans know all this already. It was the year 2000 when the first X film was…

Comic book review: avengers #14

Comic Book Review: Avengers #14

Avengers #14 is here and with it comes the first chapter in Marvel’s Infinity event. That’s right, after months of wading through writer Jonathan Hickman’s “Marvel NOW!” world building, the Avengers series is finally picking up speed. But is this self titled “Prelude to Infinity” worth the wait? What secrets will be revealed? Is this…