Biography I began writing in early 2001, mainly focusing on short stories. After winning the odd contest here and there I figured I would try and write something a little longer. A few false starts later I managed to complete my first novel, titled Filthy Henry: The Fairy Detective, in…
Biography DJ LeJeune sends his readers on near and far future Science Fiction adventures, blended with a dash of thriller and a lot of character. Grand Prize winner for the Summer 2020 Writing Contest at Short Fiction Break, he minored in Creative Writing in college, and is finally using that…
Biography C. M. Alongi graduated from Hamline University with a double bachelor’s in history and social justice. She lives in an apartment in the Twin Cities area where she protects her furniture from her roommates’ two evil cats. Her first full-length novel Citadel comes out June 2023, and she is currently writing…
Standalone expansions have seen a surprise resurgence in recent years, and their return is more meaningful than most might assume. BYMAXIMILIAN PADILLA-RODRIGUEZ SUMMARY Standalone expansions provide triple-A developers with a low-risk, cost-effective means of exploring new ideas and testing the waters for the future direction of their franchises. While standalone…
The best video game comics have more to offer than just a few easter eggs and some pretty colors! BYMEGAN MIRI REYES Adaptations are usually met with mixed reviews, and video game comics are no exception. While movies and TV shows are aimed at a broader audience, comic books can typically…
In an interview with CBR, Crunchyroll Executive Vice President Terry Li unveils the launch of Crunchyroll Games’ Game Vault for subscribers. BYSAM STONE Crunchyroll, the premier platform for streaming anime worldwide, has expanded its Crunchyroll Games division in a major way for premium subscribers. Folks at the Mega Fan and…
In an interview with CBR, award-winning comic creator Gene Luen Yang discusses how The Books of Clash is a fun adventure for Clash of Clans players. BYSAM STONE For over a decade, gamers have dived headfirst into Supercell’s fantasy mobile game Clash of Clans and its spinoff Clash Royale. Expanding on the world…
Hint: all the female characters don’t look the same. BYBELLA BLONDEAU Apex Legends is the phoenix that’s risen from the ashes of Titanfall, and what a beautiful phoenix it is. I’ve poured hundreds of hours into the game, and hundreds of dollars into merch. Hell, I even got a nose…
Superman and his Super Family and supporting cast have achieved many important milestones through DC’s many New 52 reboots and Rebirths. BYDAVID HARTH Superman‘s adventures have spoken to people across the globe. Superman has appeared in nearly every form of media, thrilling fans with stories that run the gamut of…
Comics as an artform and industry have been innovating ever since the 1800s, and the medium doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. BYANGELO DELOS TRINOS Today, comics are practically a way of life. Whether they’re printed on paper or posted on a dedicated website, comics are so widespread and commonplace that…
