What is a witch? It seems like an easy question. Pointy hat. Black cat. Casts spells. Might have warts. You know—a witch. But is “witch” just a catch-all term for female magic users? What’s the difference between a witch and a sorceress or a mage? Is the flying broom absolutely necessary? Lots of superheroes haveContinue reading “Who’s the Ultimate Witch in Superhero Comics?”
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Vintage SciFi Month: Mysta of the Moon
It’s Vintage Sci-Fi Month again! For those of you not familiar with this not-a-challenge, it runs every January and is about reading vintage science fiction (or fantasy). “Vintage” is defined as being before 1979 or your birth year, whichever is easier. I’ll be taking the chance to talk about one of my favorite vintage comicContinue reading “Vintage SciFi Month: Mysta of the Moon”
End of Autumn Recap Tag
Now that Thanksgiving is over, I’m officially transitioning from autumn to Christmas-mode. Goodbye pumpkins and autumn leaves, hello snowflakes and icicles. At least in my head. I live in Florida, so it’s more like goodbye hot weather, hello slightly cooler weather, but I’ve got a snowy winter wonderland in my heart. I found the EndContinue reading “End of Autumn Recap Tag”
The Good Fight Comic Book Anthology
Hey, guys. This is a heads up that the comic book anthology The Good Fight: A Peaceful Stand Against Bigotry and Racism is currently donating all its proceeds to Black Lives Matter. The book is $20 on Etsy and very well reviewed. You can read a bit more about the project here.
Turn Back the Pages: Bandette
Turn Back the Pages is a feature where I spotlight a comic that is not fresh and new. It may have come out a few months ago or even a few years ago. Maybe it was hyped and popular, or maybe it was an underappreciated gem. Whatever the case, it’ll be a great comic that’sContinue reading “Turn Back the Pages: Bandette”
Why the Queen of Fables is the most Underrated DC Supervillain
Quick—what’s the best superpower for a villain? Energy blasts? Super-strength? Mind-control? How about the power of fairytales? It may sound weird, but fairytales are the power source of DC supervillain Queen of Fables, and they make her such a crazy strong threat that it usually takes the entire Justice League to stop her. So howContinue reading “Why the Queen of Fables is the most Underrated DC Supervillain”
9 Superheroines who don’t have Superpowers (and don’t need them)
Wonder Woman has the power of the gods. Captain Marvel can punch a hole in a spaceship. The Scarlet Witch…can sometimes do magic, or probability manipulation, or telekinesis/telepathy. It’s confusing. In my current novel, I’m writing a main character who takes on magic and monsters with no powers of her own, so today, I wantContinue reading “9 Superheroines who don’t have Superpowers (and don’t need them)”
Turn Back the Pages: Pretty Deadly
Turn Back the Pages is a feature where I spotlight a comic that is not fresh and new. It may have come out a few months ago or even a few years ago. Maybe it was hyped and popular, or maybe it was an underappreciated gem. Whatever the case, it’ll be a great comic that’sContinue reading “Turn Back the Pages: Pretty Deadly”
5 Favorite Vintage Sci-Fi Tropes
Did you know January is Vintage Science Fiction month? I didn’t until I saw the hashtag on Twitter, which piqued my interest, because I love old sci-fi. You can feel the enthusiasm and energy in a lot of those old space travel stories, written in a time where mankind was just venturing beyond Earth’s atmosphere,Continue reading “5 Favorite Vintage Sci-Fi Tropes”
5 Supernatural Superheroes who Deserve more Spotlight
October is finally here, and that means a month filled with jack o’ lanterns, witches, and ghosts. Although, to be honest, I don’t limit that spooky energy to October. I get my fix year-round by reading paranormal fiction. There’s something about things that go bump in the night that I just can’t get enough ofContinue reading “5 Supernatural Superheroes who Deserve more Spotlight”
Kristen Brand 