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Author Archives: Hilary
Meet “The Movement” So Far!
Previously reviewed in Jeff’s “We’re No. 1!” round up, DC Comics’ The Movement is Gail Simone‘s newest creation. The Movement stands on its own as a new comic series that puts a superhero spin on serious social issues. As Gail Simone put … Continue reading
Covert Damsels 2: Elizabeth’s Revenge
This review will contain spoilers for all events in Bioshock: Infinite. If you want to avoid spoilers, please finish the game before reading! Multiple game reviews have labeled Elizabeth of Bioshock: Infinite only as the damsel that our hero, Booker … Continue reading
Tomb Raider, BioShock Infinite, and the Covert Damsel in Distress
After an overwhelmingly funded Kickstarter, nine months of production and a whole bunch of misogynistic backlash (major trigger warning), Feminist Frequency’s Anita Sarkeesian has released the first part in her series on female representation in games, Tropes vs. Women. This … Continue reading
Monsters! Kittens! Stan Lee!
A few Saturdays ago, the biggest name in comic books brought another universe to life. Stan “The Man” Lee, best known for his and Jack Kirby’s creation of the modern Marvel universe, has hitched his label, POW! Entertainment, to frequent collaborator … Continue reading
Posted in events, guest post, interview
Tagged 1821 comics, books, childhood, Comic Books, stan lee
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An Interview With Molly Danger Creator Jamal Igle
After surpassing his Kickstarter goal by over $5,000, comic book artist, editor, art director, writer and father Jamal Igle successfully funded the production of Molly Danger. Igle’s credits include Daredevil/Shi, Nightwing, Zatanna, Superman, Supergirl and Spider-man, but Molly Danger is … Continue reading
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Borderlands 2 and the White World of Pandora
Videogames today pride themselves on creating an immersive and believable world, no matter how fantastical that world might be. Developing an open-world video game involves building a diverse environment and compelling missions that will make you want to travel to … Continue reading
Posted in gaming, guest post, race
Tagged Borderlands 2, gaming, guest post, race, representation
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Holy Girlcrush, Batwoman! A Love Letter to Kate Kane
Where terror lurks in the corners of Gotham City, a dark and vengeful hero rises to avenge the people. With the cape, the mask, and a watchful eye, this hero protects the city when it cannot protect itself. And it … Continue reading