Today we're going to do something a little different. This is not a romance comic, or romantic at all. It's a story of a young girl finding her voice after experiencing sexual violence. The review may be triggering for some people, so I'm going to give a bit of information first and then let you know when to stop reading if that content will make you feel unsafe.
Suzanne

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SPEAK: The Graphic Novel
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 6, 2018 8:00:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in review
Review: Dates II
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 5, 2018 10:03:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in review
DATES II, the second volume in Margins Comics' series of queer historical fiction anthologies, is a beautiful compilation of comics and prose. The stories within tell of queer people around the world and throughout time, living their lives by their own rules. We reviewed the first volume, which you can read here, and noted that the quality of writing and illustration was inconsistent. I'm happy to say that I didn't find that with this second volume. As with most anthologies, not every story will wow you, but overall the quality is excellent.
Comics Guide Part 4: Starter Comics
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 2, 2018 9:22:25 AM / by Suzanne posted in comics guide
So far, we've published an intro post, a terminology post, a post on comics creation, and a piece on managing your budget. Today I'm recommending some comics and resources for newbies!
Review: The Prince and the Dressmaker, by Jen Wang
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 29, 2018 11:00:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in review
Jen Wang has given us all a gift with her first solo graphic novel. As the title suggests, it's the story of a Prince, Sebastian, and a dressmaker, Frances, who meet when Sebastian's parents hold a ball to find him a wife. The Cinderella comparison ends there, though. Frances doesn't attend the ball, though one of her creations, worn by a young lady who wishes to scandalize society, catches Sebastian's attention.
Comics Guide Part 3: How Not to Go Broke Reading Comics
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 26, 2018 10:09:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in comics guide
Today we'll be talking about how to read comics on a budget.
Need a refresher? Take a look at the intro post, the terminology post, and our piece on comics creation.
Comics Guide Part 2: Comics Creation and Consumption
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 19, 2018 10:04:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in comics guide
Today we'll be talking about how comics are made and how we read them. Hint: the writers and artists think about the reader the entire time they're making the comic.
Need a refresher? Take a look at the intro post and the terminology post from last week.
Review: Future Echoes, by Al Davison and Yen Quach
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 16, 2018 10:00:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in review
Once in a great while, a piece of art comes along, destroys you, and puts you back together. FUTURE ECHOES is one of those pieces. As an able-bodied woman, I was hesitant to review this book because it's not my place to speak on the quality of disability representation. But, as Editor Alisa Kwitney writes in the introduction:
Comics Guide Part 1: Intro to Comics
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 12, 2018 10:00:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in comics guide
Today we'll be talking about comics terminology and laying the foundation for the rest of the series. Need a refresher? Take a look at our intro post from last week.
Review: Gamer Girl & Vixen - Vol 1
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 11, 2018 10:25:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in review
The first volume of Gamer Girl & Vixen is called "Flirty Money," and that spirit of fun and puns continues throughout the book. I saved it for a rainy day and, while you could certainly refer to all of 2017 that way, I was happy to make it my last comic read of the year. See, it's about "love, lesbians, and larceny," which is a delightful twist on the traditional uber-hetero uber-serious superhero comics that seem to dominate the genre.
To Go Steady, or Not to Go Steady…
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 8, 2018 10:02:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in guest post
Jacque Nodell runs Sequential Crush, the vintage counterpart to Love in Panels, and we are delighted to have her on the blog today talking about a classic romance comic from the 60's and her new book!