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7 LGBT+ Webcomics You Should Be Reading

September 24, 2016 Lucy Ward

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When it comes to comics, telling DC from Marvel is about as much knowledge as I can muster on the subject. However, despite my ignorance on “why Batman is superior to Superman” or whatever the new debate surrounding something in the comic world, I do however self title myself a connoisseur of all things webcomic related. […]

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DC September Variant Covers Released

September 6, 2016 Ian Lynam

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Through an exclusive with CBR, DC has announced a series of variant covers for several titles to hit shelves in September. First among the titles is TItans #3 by Mike Choi, which features members of the team standing on the hand of their new nemesis.                     […]

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Must Have It – Dan & Phil Go Outside

September 1, 2016 Luka Costello

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Anyone who knows me is well aware I have a super soft spot for Youtubers Danisnotonfire and AmazingPhil. Those who know me even better know that I am super impatient when waiting for new material from them. Their new project, Dan & Phil Go Outside is no exception. Just under a month ago, Dan Howell announced a new book on his […]

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Dear Arcade… Schooling Noobs

September 1, 2016 Declan Doody

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A few weeks after we started TheArcade.ie our tiny office was flooded with letters looking for help. An outpouring from readers around the world desperate for advice and guidance. Unable to deal with the volume, we just ignored them hoping they would go away. They haven’t! So in an effort to deal with our problem […]

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Crappy Costumes – Back Issues

August 31, 2016 Mary McFadden

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As an avid reader of comics for more than a decade, I’ve seen my fair share of crappy costumes; dodgy masks, vibrant capes and dodgy flares. There have been some real stinkers through the years! Many costumes can be drab, uninspired and often fade into the background, but there are plenty of iconic characters who […]

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X-Men Series Legion About Character and Hope

August 31, 2016 NickF

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In case you hadn’t heard, Legion is a new X-Men T.V. series on the FX network. “Why do we need more X-Men?” You might ask. The X-Men are awesome and as an intellectual property they have heaps of potential for amazing storytelling. That’s why. Also, do you really want to wait years for another three […]

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Could A New Warriors Series Go Nuts?

August 31, 2016 Declan Doody

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First the internet wanted a Squirrel Girl movie! Then the internet demanded Anna Kendrick tackle the character after she said she’d like to give it a shot! Then Stranger Things happened and everyone wanted Shannon Purser to be the fluffy rodent hero. Now it’s all going in a different direction! According to TV Line, we are going to see Squirrel […]

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A Brief Guide To The African Comic Book Industry

August 29, 2016 Mary McFadden

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When you think of the comic book industry, it’s pretty likely that your mind will flash with the bright red of Marvel or the grey/black of DC. They’re the popular guys in school, the ones all the nerdy creatives hanging out at the back of the cafeteria want to be, and with the growth of […]

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The Wicked & The Divine – Style Saturday

August 27, 2016 Adam Lacey

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The Wicked & The Divine is one of my latest obsessions. A comic run helmed by the writings of Kieron Gillen and illustrations of Jamie McKelvie (the duo that also did one of my favourite Young Avengers runs). The Wicked & The Divine follows the story of Laura Wilson as she comes in contact with some […]

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Chicken Kraken Raiding Party – Comicphiles

August 19, 2016 NickF

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This was an eclectic week for issue ones – we had a sea-beast, a space-chicken, and a motley fantasy crew. I can’t bring myself to sift though the reboots and rebirths and re-re-returns and all of the mirror-house continuity of mainstream comics, so I went indie again. It was worth it (again!)  Aegisteel #0 (Outland […]

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