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‘Lumberjanes Vol. 2’ is the Manlessly Abnormal Ideal

Good news, everyone! If you liked what you saw in Lumberjanes volume 1, you will adore what comes in volume 2. Stevenson, Ellis, and Allen give you more of everything you loved: friendship, quirk, adorableness, amazeballs supernatural weirdness, gender diversity, youthful sincerity, and camp (both the place and the quality of art). Volume 1 only began to open the door on the strange events surrounding the Roanoke cabin Lumberjanes, but volume 2 reveals the mystery and closes the arc with satisfying spectacle, wisdom, charm, and humor.

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‘Runaways’ #1 is ‘The Breakfast Club’ of Battleworld

In Runaways #1, Noelle Stevenson and Sanford Greene take the bare bones premise of a teen film like The Breakfast Club or even the original Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona Runaways series of highschoolers from different backgrounds stuck together and adds more physical conflict, jokes, and a less white bread cast of characters. It’s nice to hear two teens have an honest conversation about being bisexual that sounds natural (and maybe a tad flirty) and not like an after school special. Filled to the brim with sparkling personalities and dialogue, comedic mayhem, and spot-on character designs, Runaways #1 is a great, non-traditional addition to the teen superhero genre.

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10 Best Comics of 2014

2014 was an incredibly rewarding year to be a comics reader. Veteran creators, like Grant Morrison, Kurt Busiek, and Matt Wagner continued to churn out some of the best work of their career while new creators, like Noelle Stevenson, Babs Tarr, and Tula Lotay had very strong starts. Marvel and DC published their fair share of events, including Original Sin, …

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‘Lumberjanes’ #8 is a Fittingly Fun Ending to the First Arc

Over the first arc of Lumberjanes, it’s been slowly revealed that the reason for the strange happenings at the Camp for Hardcore Lady Types is a sibling squabble between the twin gods Artemis (or Diane as she is called in the comic) and Apollo. Jo is somehow connected to these characters as well, which was revealed in Lumberjanes #7. And Lumberjanes #8 is the huge payoff after all these reveals. Writers Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis continue to give each Lumberjane a unique voice as a character, and each of them (including camp counselor Jen) play a pivotal role in the final battle against/with Diane, Apollo, and an army of rabid Boy Scouts.

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Lumberjanes #2 is Summer Camp Fun with Endearing Characters

Lumberjanes #2 Written by Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis Art by Brooke Allen Colored by Maarta Laiho Published by BOOM! “What the junk?!” Like the first issue, Lumberjanes #2 is a delight to read. Co-writers Grace Ellis and Noelle Stevenson continue to explore April, Jo, Mal, Molly, and Ripley’s personalities, while putting them in hilarious and generally …

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AwesomeCon: Exclusive Interview with Comics Artist Brooke Allen (Lumberjanes)

BOOM! Entertaiment’s Lumberjanes is currently one of the most fun and creative comics out now. Boasting an all-female creative team and cast, it follows a group of five best friends, who get into all kinds of trouble at a summer camp that is more than meets the eye. Writers Noelle Stevenson (Nimona) and Grace Ellis, artist Brooke …

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Lumberjanes #1: Kick-Butt Achievement Unlocked!

Lumberjanes #1 Writers: Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis Illustrator: Brooke Allen Colours: Maarta Laiho Letters: Aubrey Aiese Publisher: Boom! Box Purchase: http://www.boom-studios.com/lumberjanes-full-series-eight-issue-subscription-4028.html With the plethora of comic books released week after to week, it takes a lot to stand out. The average comic reader tends to have their grabs and faves, but how many of you …

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Midas Flesh #2 Lurches In the Right Direction

The Midas Flesh #2 of 8 Written by Ryan North Art by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb Covers By John Keogh, Emily Patridge, Noelle Stevenson Published by Boom! Studios   The second issue of The Midas Flesh continues the treacherous work of world building while moving the plot forward. Joey, Fatty, and Cooper (the Utah Raptor) discover the …

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