Tiina | June 15, 2010
We’re having our second Ladies Night at Strange Adventures Comic Shop, this Friday, from 6 to 9pm! You can read about the last Ladies Night, RSVP on Facebook, and check out our special guests Raina Telgemeier and Faith Erin Hicks. Other special guests include me, Rachelle, and Rachelle’s baby—who will sketch anything you want, even [...]
Rachelle | June 7, 2010
In exciting news, Tundra Books is re-releasing two excellent all-ages graphic novels: Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventures and Alison Dare: The Heart of the Maiden. If you haven’t heard of these books, you have probably heard of their creators: the all-Canadian, all-awesome, all-J. team of J. Torres and J. Bone. Here at Living Between Wednesdays, [...]
Tiina | March 6, 2010
Hats and head-wear play an important role in romance comics. By studying the trends of the era, and using hats as signifyers we can gain understanding about social norms and the political climate in romance comics. In other words, let’s look at the crazy crap people put on their heads in the Silver Age. Head [...]
Rachelle | February 23, 2010
Having played the role in real life more than a few times myself, I have great affection for the fat friend character in all forms of fiction. One of my favourites is Millie the Model’s chunky pal and roommate, Daisy. Daisy is full of sass and kindness. She features prominently in the comics, but never [...]
Tiina | January 31, 2010
Last week, at Strange Adventures (the comic shop that keeps this blog knee-deep in Superman), we held our first ever Ladies’ Night. Thursday evening, after regular store hours ended, Ladies’ Night began. No dudes were allowed, and anyone who considers themselves a woman was welcomed in. It was only lady staff members working, and even [...]
Tiina | January 21, 2010
My boss at Strange Adventures suggested I read Deadline, this four issue mini-series from 2002, which was in with a huge collection someone sold to the store. I was wary of the cheesy cover by Greg Horn (who is only slightly more tolerable than that other Greg), but once I dove in, I found an [...]
Tiina | January 8, 2010
The stories in romance comics tend to function as life lessons that teach young ladies how to behave properly in relationships. There’s usually an undercurrent of right-wing moral bullying, like an episode of Dr. Phil. I just don’t follow this one: Is it supposed to be ironic? Like, "if you’re trying to shock a guy [...]
Rachelle | December 15, 2009
Marvel announced an upcoming mini-series called GIRL COMICS. The title is somewhat unfortunate, though admittedly playful, but the books will include contributions from a list of impressive female creators, including Amanda Conner, Colleen Coover, and Kathryn Immonen. The first cover, by Amanda Conner (see above), is completely awesome. This is what I am truly hoping for [...]
Tiina | November 18, 2009
OOooooo, what a great looking book! I’m going to try to make this cover the new mental image in my head when I hear the words "Image Comics." Usually I picture something like Haunt, and then I picture a plate of pasta primavera thrown at a wall. ‘Cause that’s what it looks like. This lovely book [...]
Tiina | October 11, 2009
I was going to bitch about Models, Inc last month, but I decided to let the hubbub about this comic settle a little, and allow for the SECOND ISSUE OF JUDGEMENT. Watching Tyra dress up a bunch of skinny girls in crazy outfits and yell at them about "smizing" is basically the best part of my week, so [...]