Some sketch covers from Halloween ComicsFest. All but the Marcy are going to go up on my Etsy soon!
We’ve got a special 4-page sneak preview for you right now, so go check it out! IT’S SO CUTE
This little girl brought me a drawing based on my Adventure Time book, then bought my All Books are Girl Books shirt! Today, she came back wearing a Cake costume that she made with her family, wearing my shirt underneath! (!!!)
I can’t imagine a better feeling.
SO CUTE
Mar 5th
Today I witnessed something amazing. Almost in stark contrast to yesterday, today I saw tangible impact of lady-representation in comics.
At the bookstore I work at, we have a dedicated Adventure Time section. This family came in and those kids were SO EXCITED to see their favourite characters in comics. I talked them through each OGN and series compilation, explaining what they all were and in what order they should be read, and this little girl’s entire life was changed. You could see it on her face.
The moment I mentioned Kate Leth (and that, yes, she is a girl.) this little girl’s face lit up like Christmas morning. I don’t know if it just never occurred to her that girls can work in comics but the excitement and wonder that left the store in her was a privilege to see. I ended up selling them the Fionna & Cake’s, all the OGN’s, and an AT doodle book. She left begging her dad to help her learn how to draw Marceline comics. (And he was happy to comply!)
Kate Leth has left an everlasting impression on this little girl just by existing and working in the industry. I honestly hope to someday be able to see such an impact on someone from my own work. Ladies in comics is important. The representation on the page, and behind them, is important. Having a reflection of yourself in the content you enjoy is important. I hope that little girl grows up to be a famous comic author someday.
It was a very good day.
I don’t even know what to say, I think my heart exploded. This is, I think, the best response I could ever hope for.
Thank you.
I’M NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING
Jill will be serving as moderator, with myself as one of the panelists. We’ll be joined by Jamal Igle, creator of Molly Danger; web cartoonist Kate Leth; N.K. Jemisin, author of The Inheritance Trilogy; and veteran DC and Marvel comics artist Phil Jimenez! (via The Mary Sue New York Comic Con Panel | The Mary Sue)
GPOY, every Wednesday. This week I’m picking up…
Batgirl #14, Batman #14, and Batman and Robin #14, all tie ins to the Death of the Family even that marks the Joker’s first major appearance in the New 52, and from what I’ve been seeing on twitter, I’m probably going to want to read them with all the light on.
Then there’s Demon Knights #14, which I’m going to savor as much as I can before Paul Cornell leaves it :(
And finally… Saga returns this week!! GRANDPARENTS. REVERSE PHOTOSYNTHESIS. SO EXCITED.
Of course, if I can remember (as it’s not on my pull list) I’d also like to pick up a copy of Marceline and the Scream Queens #5, with the variant cover by Kate Leth.
It’s a good week for comics for me. What are you guys reading?
- Your managing editor, Susana.
P.S.: If you’re looking for even more info on comics coming out every week, Ladies Making Comics is a great resource.
YOU GUYS! I can finally tell you (phewf) - I did a variant cover for Marceline and the Scream Queens #5!!!
You may recognize the influences here - I took some design cues for our heroines from myself and resident lifelong Bubblegum cosplayer / viral video superstar Angelina.
EXCITE!
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