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Sidekicks are dead, according to Dork Shelf's newest comic writer Diana McCallum, and the comic book industry seems intent to keep it that way.
Collect Yo’ Shelf: Rat Queens Review
Kurtis Wiebe and Roc Upchurch’s Rat Queens is a fantasy adventure comic for those who enjoy a little crass with their questing.
The Auteur #1 Review
Readers will enjoy The Auteur's send-up of the Nathan T. Rex, but it's not enough to compel Jay to follow the adventures of a main character with no redeeming qualities.
Interview: She Makes Comics Director Marisa Stotter
We chat with director Marisa Stotter about She Makes Comics, a documentary film about the untold history of women in comic books, celebrating female creators and fans alike.
The White Suits #1 Review
Jay reviews The White Suits, a tale of Russian crime lords identified by their eponymous clothing.
GoGetters #1 Review
One woman, her dune buggy, and her a gorilla: GoGetters is an unabashedly fun comic out February 19th.
Top 10 Romantic Moments in Comics
Love is weird. Love in comics is weirder. Nicole takes a look at the top 10 "romantic" moments in comics.
Ms. Marvel #1 Review
Ms Marvel #1 does exactly what origin stories are supposed to do. Like any superhero transformation, there is a bit of "be careful what you wish for."
Interview: Gabriel Rodriguez
We chat with Locke & Key artist Gabriel Rodríguez about the series ending, what he loved best and what's next.
VEIL #1 Review
Greg Rucka and Tony Fejzula's VEIL offers a completely unique hero to root for in this Dark Horse series coming March 5th.
PULP Review
PULP is a self-contained but fully realized one issue story with a killer ending that's worth more than it's meagre price of admission.
All-Ages Comic Book Round-Up!
Jay Batzner and his 8 year old daughter "Big D" review some great all-ages titles out recently!
Fan Shelf: Locke & Key
We talked with Locke & Key fans about why they love the series, and the overwhelming reason was its characters.
Interview: Vivek J. Tiwary on The Fifth Beatle
We chat with Vivek J. Tiwary about The Fifth Beatle and what a labour of love it was bringing Beatles manager Brian Epstein’s story to the world.
Ladies Make Comics Too: Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey
Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey are in the midst of an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign to re-print one of the first-ever comic book superheroines (and she's Canadian, too!). Check out our interview with the two ladies who are bringing Nelvana of the Northern Lights back to life.