Comics for Existential Adults

Comics for Existential Adults

Alain McAlister Life can be heavy sometimes, and it’s been a rough month for me. I’ve been reaching for a lot of media that lets me sit in the messy gray areas of it all. The following comics have weight and love, but also a comforting quiet and space for their...
Comics for Fionna and Cake Fans

Comics for Fionna and Cake Fans

Alain McAlister So, you watched Fionna and Cake. It was incredible, heart strings pulling, and lovely! It felt amazing to have new universes and spin offs to adventure in. But the show has ended – now what?? You still crave new stories, new hijinks with the same...
The Mythical Life of an Artist

The Mythical Life of an Artist

By Alain McAlister In pop culture, the life of an artist is often depicted as eccentric, chaotic, mythical, and out of touch with reality. The truth is, it’s very rarely that – it’s actually filled with disenchanting bookkeeping, marketing yourself, structured...
August Anthologies!

August Anthologies!

By Alain McAlister Comic anthologies are collections of short stories that are usually connected through one topic, theme, time, or political issue. They can feature one person’s work or work from many people. When they are collaborative, anthologies are usually open...
Comics with Great Covers, Story, and Style!

Comics with Great Covers, Story, and Style!

By Alain McAlister I have always been someone who judges a comic by its cover and art styles – as an artist, I can’t help it. The cover is the first hook into a story and world, so it has to be just right. Recently I’ve been really into simplified and shape-y art...
Queer Romances You Never Had Growing Up

Queer Romances You Never Had Growing Up

By Alain McAlister Happy pride friends!! This has already been an incredibly tense year, dealing with battles for basic rights and safety while also having the threat of losing healthcare access loom over many of us. While it’s important to be connected, learning...
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