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New Fiction 2022 - December

The Chimes at Midnight by Geoff Trowbridge (2008)

It takes its time to get to the meat until there’s more to chew on in the latter half. Most of these TOS alternate histories were mildly interesting but this one is a cut above.

A Gutted World by Keith R.A. DeCandido (2008)

"What if the Cardassians discovered the Bajoran Wormhole?" This is the question that got me reading all these Myriad Universes novellas in the first place, but because I’m me and a completionist, I couldn’t just skip past the others in the series to get here. I come to Star Trek expanded universe stuff with a DS9 first approach so I was keen to read how the author spun out this alternate history in which the Dominion gets their foothold in the alpha quadrant if they met the Cardassians first. It had a little too much TNG cast for my taste (especially since those characters dominate so many of these stories), but it’s a worthy DS9 tale.

Brave New World by Chris Roberson (2008)

Now we get to a whole lot of Data, so more of TNG. The courtroom stuff doesn’t hit the same way in these stories as it does in the TV episodes, and then all the implications of androids woven into the fabric of the galaxy is strangely not that compelling.

The Embrace of Cold Architects by David R. George III (2010)

Another Data-heavy story. I think these novellas introduce interesting directions with how the Federation will absolutely exploit artificial beings if they have the slightest excuse, but this particular one needed to be its own novel. It ends just as things get interesting.

The Tears of Eridanus by Steve Mollmann & Michael Schuster (2010)

A TOS story that deviates from the prime universe thousands of years before the era we know. It revels in an alternate history in which the Andorians made first contact with Earth, and the Vulcans and Romulans never parted ways.

The Last Generation by Andrew Steven Harris, Gordon Purcell, Bob Almond, Terry Pallot, Mario Boon, John Hunt, Robbie Robbins, Chris Mowry, Neil Uyetake, Andy Schmidt, Scott Dunbier, Justin Eisinger, Mariah Huehner, Bill Tortolini (2009)

I could’ve done without Data and the TNG cast at the center of things (again), but it’s cool to see Sulu flying around being a badass in his Excelsior ship. All these TNG tales feels like the higher-ups asking “Ey, where’s my TNG (money)? I gotta have my TNG (money)!”

Strange World dir. Don Hall (2022)

I loved it, but then I’m a sucker for perilous adventure tales across strange new lands.

Violent Night dir. Tommy Wirkola (2022)

Die Hard meets Home Alone with a blend of Bad Santa and maybe God of War?

Empire of Light dir. Sam Mendes (2022)

I was there for it all the way. Sometimes I remember I’m a normie-ass man but that part that feels like I’m a distant weirdo never goes away, and this movie’s for that guy.

Demon Wind dir. Charles Philip Moore (1990)

I watched this movie within a video game along with its MST3K-style commentary at 2 AM with my youngest brother and what a thing to do and write down.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio dir. Guillermo del Toro (2022)

I mean, of course it’s great. I haven’t read the original story and it sounds like this hews closer to that than the popular perception from Disney’s takes.

Babylon dir. Damien Chazelle (2022)

This could've been dry but instead it’s constantly running at full charge, and even when we slow down to the granular level of filmmaking commentary it’s still a high pressure romp.

Jack and Jill dir. Dennis Dugan (2011)

Eh, I suppose the most impressive thing here is that Sandler sells the idea that’s he's own twin sister to the point that you consider them separate people.

The Whale dir. Darren Aronofsky (2022)

This had the potential to be bleak but instead it’s just genuinely hopeful. The performances come across a little too staged, as does the whole movie I suppose, so it’s no surprise to learn than this was originally a stage play.

The Outer Limits - "The Sandkings" (1995)

Here we go! I’d been thinking about watching the entire 1995 reboot of The Outer Limits and it’s everything I could’ve hoped for. All the 90s actors I remember from Saturday afternoon sci-fi TV, dated effects and production techniques, stories about man’s reach exceeding his grasp. This first episode even features three generations of the Bridges acting clan. The thing about intelligent alien bugs isn’t so compelling, but the overall production makes up for it.

The Outer Limits - "Vanishing Act" (1996)

I was looking for an episode that features New Year’s Day and found this story about a man who time jumps forward by ten years every time he falls asleep. It’s a sci-fi sort of twist on It’s a Wonderful Life and very reminiscent of something you’d see on Star Trek.

Tales from the Crypt - "And All Through the House" (1989)

And since I plan to also watch Tales from the Crypt after TOL, I skipped over to this story about a bad Santa stalking a bad mom.

The Outer Limits - "Valerie 23" (1995)

Here’s a reminder not to fuck around with robots. Don’t do it! Especially not if they’re hot! There’ll more fucked up robot tales in the seasons ahead...

The Outer Limits - "Blood Brothers" (1995)

We get a few stories here about rich assholes trying to live forever. This one does also present an interesting idea: what if we could all be cured of all ailments and live twice as long in the process? What happens when no one’s dying and the population count explodes? In any case, that’s more thought than what goes into the episode’s story. It’s mostly about a rich guy jumping the gun on proper medical testing and getting screwed as he should.

The Outer Limits - "The Second Soul" (1995)

Oh man, I was definitely on the paranoid side of this story as the events unfold. It was nice to get one of these where it isn’t a bleak or worst case ending.

The Outer Limits - "White Light Fever" (1995)

Another rich asshole who literally wants to live forever. And that’s it. Spoiler: he doesn’t get to.

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared - Series 2 (2022)

I wanna love this because I loved the original web series, but binging a bunch of TV-length episodes just felt like too much of it. I liked them when they were shorter and spaced out more. Binger beware, I know.

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I finally finished breaking down BREAKER into comic pages from the original vertical strips and whoo boy it’s gonna be longer then we expected!

As of now, with only art, BREAKER’s graphic novel form will clock in at 246 pages (with author’s notes and other stuff, it’s sure to be even longer). Definitely gonna be the longest thing we’ve put out, at least until PotDC gets collected (and then that will win by about 20 pages XD)

Originally we’d wanted to Kickstart it this month (since, y’know, werewolves and Halloween) but I also thought I’d be almost done by now. The problem with doing this alongside our other work is that I can only work on it during my free time, which is not consistent enough to give me a solid idea of how long it will take. The last thing we want to do is Kickstart something we don’t have an end date for, so for now I’m not sure when we’ll be able to do it, but that’s still definitely the goal!

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True Blood: French Quarter #1 Joe Corroney Sketch Variant Cover (August 2011) by IDW Publishing

Mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans, helping Vampire Sherrif Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Eric and Godric killed Guerra in Paris, more than 200 years ago. Or did they?  Written by Mariah Huehner and David Tischman, drawn by David Messina and Claudia Balboni, cover by Joe Corroney

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REVIEW: Emily And The Strangers Vol. 3 Road To Nowhere Tour HC

REVIEW: Emily And The Strangers Vol. 3 Road To Nowhere Tour HC

I recall the days of old when I was a super cool totes Gawfik kid perusing the racks of Hot Topic, taking in the smell of sweet, sweet angst. Everybody knew Emily the Strange because she was one of us, and we fondly wore images of her and her creepy-cute kitty cats every day to school while our parents and teachers rolled their eyes and knew it was just a phase. My dad bought me an Emily the…

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Papercutz—one of the publishers leading the current boom in kids’ graphic novel publishing—will launch Charmz, a new imprint for tween girls on May 2, 2017 with three new graphic novel series. Each of three launch titles have their own distinct look and feel, with subjects and settings ranging from graveyards to new schools, and storylines that share a common theme: a focus on friendships and relationships.

The line of books is being edited by bestselling writer and editor Mariah Huehner, formerly of IDW Publishing and Vertigo/DC Comics. In advance of Mariah McCourt’s appearance at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (April 22 and 23) and Aaron Alexovich’s appearance at the C2E2 convention in Chicago that same weekend, Charmz is releasing an excerpt from their graphic novel Stitched.

Stitched by NYT bestselling author Mariah McCourt (Emily & The Strangers) and Aaron Alexovich (Serenity Rose). Crimson Volania Mulch has a problem; she just woke up in a crypt and, besides her name, has no idea of who, where, or what she is. Welcome to the Cemetery of Assumptions, a vast landscape of stones, mausoleums, and secrets. Home to monsters and mayhem, it may also hold the answers to her unknown parentage. Crimson is a resourceful patchwork girl and determined to find them. Along the way, she meets the mysterious Wisteria, who has a tendency to change and a witch named Parameter whose spells tend to go awry. And two boys, Simon and Quinton, who make her feel something besides lost and confused. She must battle ghosts, zombies, and monsters in order to learn where she came from and who her real “mother” is. But will she do it alone, or will she have help from her new friends and unexpected crushes?

Chloe by Greg Tessier and Amandine. Everything was wonderful for young Chloe Blin―she loved her family, even despite their affectionate nickname for her. But everything changes when she starts at a new school. Suddenly, her family is just embarrassing! Chloe wants to meet new people and make new friends, especially with a certain Alexandre, but she’s not sure what to say or wear or who to trust. The home room fashionistas are only too happy to tell her how her clothes look, but can they really be her friends? And what if everyone heard her family’s name for her?

Sweeties by Veronique Grisseaux and Anna Merli. Cherry Costello’s father owns a successful candy store franchise with best-selling chocolates. When her father remarries to the Tanberry family, Cherry now has four new half-sisters and must start at a new school in a new town. Trouble arises as Cherry meets Shay, the boyfriend of her older half-sister, Honey. Plus, the Tanberry twins Skye and Summer learn life is not identical for the both of them. It’s going to take a sweet miracle to overcome the sour tensions in this household!

Perhaps no trend in book publishing has been stronger in recent years than the growth of the kids’ graphic novel category. At the recent Children’s Institute, Nielsen cited 24% growth in year on year sales. Hand in hand with that growth has been the emergence of female readers and female creators like Raina Telgemeier and Noelle Stevenson. But not all female fans of graphic fiction have been served equally. For tween girls who have loved but outgrown properties like The Smurfs or Disney Comics but aren’t quite ready for the more mature content of books like This One Summer or Honor Girl, there’s been a distinct lack of material available. Now that’s all about to change, starting on May 2.

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Preview Stitched from Charmz, The New Imprint For Tween Girls #comics Papercutz—one of the publishers leading the current boom in kids’ graphic novel publishing—will launch Charmz…

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"Yesterday's" Comic> Fables #1

BW's "Yesterday's" Comic> Fables #1

What’s she putting in her garden? Fables #1 DC Comics/Vertigo (July, 2002) Chapter One: “Old Tales Revisited” WRITER/CREATOR: Bill Willingham PENCILER: Lan Medina INKER: Steve Leialoah COLORIST: Sherilyn van Valkenburgh SEPARATIONS: Zylonol COVER ART: James Jean & Alex Maleev LETTERER: Todd Klein ASSISTANT EDITOR: Mariah Huehner EDITOR: Shelly Bond (more…)

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For Sale Emily and the Strangers (Limited Series) #2 £1. Published July 2014. Cover Artists Buzz Parker/Cat Farris Writers Mariah Huehner/Rob Reger. Artist/Colourist Cat Farris. This issue is in NM Condition there are some Spine Tics present all grades are subjective Postage on orders within the UK are £1.77 with an additional 50p for each additional purchase. Free postage is available on orders £25 and over For international orders postage will be calculated upon purchase. Free delivery is available on all international purchases $100 and over. (at Nerdvana Comics) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw_nxaIBUft/?igshid=v5u6etyl0wey

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Do you like werewolf? Do you like cute stories? Well, then this is your anthology!

I’ve participated in this comic anthology drawing 13 pages for a story written by the amazing Mariah McCourt (Mariah Huehner). It was a lot of fun working with her, and I hope you like the result! ^__^

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Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia #2 review - Despite all my Rage…

Continuing his reviews of PLANET WRESTLETOPIA from @SBP_Comics, Here are @DarrenShulman's thoughts on the 2nd issue of the pro-wrestling inspired comic from the team that includes @EdKuehnel, @themattentin, @DanSchkade, & A Larger World.

Written by “The Houston Homewreckers”Ed Kuehnel and Matt Entin – Art by Dan “The Commie Tsunami” Schkade – Color Art by “The Manitowac Mauler” Marissa Louise – Lettering by A Larger World Studios aka “The Sin City Stud Stable” Logo by “The San Diego Sadist” Lindsay Seligman – SBI Press Edition Editor “Bad News” Brendan Wright – Mini Macho’s Dialogue Edited by “The Minneapolis Diamond” Dan Castro

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Sorry reposting because Tumblr ate the images ToT

AAAANNNND IT’S OUT!!

Do you like Supernatural Horror set an 80′s inspired California? Do you like kickass female characters, werewolves and ghosts? Then think about checking out BREAKER on the @readstela comics app.

BREAKER was a joint effort by ourselves and Mariah Huehner (@tiredfairy) and we have been dying for it to be released. This truly is one of our favorite things that we’ve ever drawn, and I think we really nailed the mobile format. We’re so excited to have it finally be out in the wild, and if you guys have anything you want to say about it LET US KNOW BECAUSE WE’RE TOTALLY INTERESTED IN WHAT PEOPLE THINK!!!

The Stela app is available for both iPhone AND Android!

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10 years after Minx, here comes Charmz, a new comics line aimed at tween girls

10 years after Minx, here comes Charmz, a new comics line aimed at tween girls

Ah, Minx. So many memories and feelings. The very first, so ahead of its time modern graphic novel line aimed at tweenage and teen girls was launched ten years ago, on May 2, 2007. And on May 2, 2017, Papercutz will launch Charmz– a new graphic novel imprint for tween girls. The line is edited by Mariah Huehner, herself one of the Charmz launch creators, and a veteran of Minx and what worked and…

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Extended Preview Pages for Stitched from Charmz

Extended Preview Pages for Stitched from Charmz

Papercutz just started a new line of comics, Charmz, just for tween girls. In addition to having female protagonists, the books all feature at least one woman in a major creative role. Stitched, which is out today, is written by Mariah Huehner with art by Aaron Alexovich. This creepy little comic features the adorable-looking Crimson Volania Mulch who finds herself waking in a crypt with no idea…

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Farewell to Comics Alliance

On March 31st, Townsend Media placed Comics Alliance on indefinite hiatus. From a manga lover’s perspective, this news was neither sad nor welcome; in its most recent incarnation, Comics Alliance focused primarily on mainstream comics — think DC, Marvel, and BOOM! Studios — collectibles, gaming, and blockbuster movies. There were still occasional manga reviews and cosplay photo essays, but little regular coverage of the manga industry aside from licensing announcements.

Before Townsend takes down the site archives, however, I encourage you to to check out one of the best writers to ply his trade at Comics Alliance: David Brothers. Brothers could find an interesting angle for any book he reviewed, from Blood Lad and Slam Dunk to Heart of Thomas. If I had to name my favorite Brothers essay, I’d nominate his article on Stan Sakai’s lettering, both for the casual elegance of Brothers’ writing and the depth of his insights.

In other news…

Did the whitewashing controversy tank the box office for Ghost in the Shell? Gregg Kilday investigates. [The Hollywood Reporter]

Seven Seas announced plans to publish Anti-Magic Academy: 35th Test Platoon in a single omnibus edition this November. [Crunchyroll]

File this under Reviews I Wish I’d Written: J. Caleb Mozzocco explains why Nagabe’s The Girl from the Other Side is such a compelling read, whether you’re twelve or twenty-seven. [Good Comics for Kids]

Also worth a look: Jocilyn Wagner’s heartfelt review of Canno’s Kiss & White Lily for My Dearest Girl. [Experiments in Manga]

Film critic Ella Taylor declares that Your Name “shimmers with the magic of a fairy tale, yet also has its feet firmly planted on the ground of Japan’s past and present.” [NPR]

Ginnis Tonik explains how Yuri!!! On Ice helped rekindle American fans’ interest in figure skating. [Women Write About Comics]

And speaking of everyone’s favorite skating series, L.M. Zoller posts an intriguing essay about “overcoming homonormativity” in Yuri!!! On Ice. [The Lobster Dance]

On April 24th, MIT will screen Momotaro, Sacred Sailors, a 1944 propaganda film that’s widely considered the first feature-length anime. The event is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a Q&A session with scholar Ian Condry and FUNimation Brand Manager Jennifer Fu. [Anime News Network]

I would wear the hell out of this Wonder Woman jacket. [The Nerds of Color]

Ten years after DC Comics’ failed Minx comics line, Papercutz has announced that it will be producing its own line of graphic novels for tween girls. The Charmz line will be helmed by Mariah Huehner, and will focus on such perennial themes as crushes and cliques. [The Beat]

By: Katherine Dacey

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Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia #1 review - From Wrestletopia With Love 

Out now on @comiXology is the pro-wrestling themed series Invasion From Planet Wrestletopia from @SBP_Comics. Here are @DarrenShulman's thoughts on the 1st issue from the team that includes @EdKuehnel, @themattentin, @DanSchkade, & A Larger World Studios.

Written by Ed “The Carnage Artist” Kuehnel and “Masculine” Matt Entin – Art by Dan “The Body” Schkade – Color Art by Marissa Louise a.k.a. “Col. Von Slamstein – Lettering by A Larger World Studios (The North Hollywood Nightmares) – Logo by “Lethal” Lindsay Seligman – Suspicious Behavior Press Edition Editor “Hangwoman” Mariah Huehners SBI Press Edition Editor “Berserker” Brendan Wright– Mini…