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Sex Criminals coming to television as Kelly Sue DeConnick and Matt Fraction sign with Universal TV

February 25, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

Some OH MY GOD! news from comics today.

Filed Under: Comics, TV Tagged With: Comics, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Marvel, Matt Fraction, Milkfed Criminal Masterminds, Sex Criminals

Captain Marvel Movie Announced, Now Who should Play Carol Danvers?

October 28, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

It’s a no-brainer Marvel.

Filed Under: Comics, Movies Tagged With: Captain Marvel, Katee Sackhoff, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kevin Feige, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Greg Rucka, father and decent human, reacts to fucking mouthbreathers and their NO GIRLS ALLOWED bullshit

April 23, 2025 by Christopher ZF 4 Comments

A quick rule of thumb: inclusion is better than exclusion.

Filed Under: Comics, Media Tagged With: Comic Books, Greg Rucka, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Wondercon

Review: Pretty Deadly #4 and 5

April 8, 2025 by thestakemag 1 Comment

Anna and Jeff close out the first arc of Pretty Deadly with much love for Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios’ work.

Filed Under: Comics, Reviews Tagged With: Anna Josephson and Jeff Michler, Comics, Emma Rios, Image Comics, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Pretty Deadly, Reviews

Review: Captain Marvel #1: Carol Danvers goes off-world

March 14, 2025 by Christopher ZF 1 Comment

We’ve known Kellly Sue DeConnick’s Carol Danvers as a pilot and neighbor and deep feeling woman. Now we will know her chiefly as a superhero.

Filed Under: Comics, Reviews Tagged With: Captain Marvel, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Marvel Comics

On the Rumors of Carol Danvers joining Avengers

February 7, 2025 by Christopher ZF 1 Comment

Captain Marvel joining the Avengers? It’s unlikely, but the possibility is welcome

Filed Under: Comics, Movies Tagged With: Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain Marvel, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Marvel, Ms. Marvel

A Conversation with Kelly Sue DeConnick

January 30, 2025 by Christopher ZF 7 Comments

An interview with the writer of Pretty Deadly, Captain Marvel, and the forthcoming Bitch Planet

Filed Under: Comics, Interviews, Media Tagged With: Avengers Assemble, Bitch Planet, Captain Marvel, Carol Corps, Emma Rios, Feminism, Image Comics, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Marvel Comics, Matt Fraction, Pretty Deadly

Review: Pretty Deadly #2 and 3

December 23, 2024 by Christopher ZF 5 Comments

The economists are back, discussing Pretty Deadly #2 and 3, and building comparisons to Blood Meridian and Walter White.

Filed Under: Comics, Reviews Tagged With: Anna Josephson and Jeff Michler, Blood Meridian, Emma Rios, Image Comics, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Pretty Deadly, Walter White, Western

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