by Jeremy Whitley | Mar 19, 2019 | Interviews, News
In an interview with Men’s Health, I had a chance to talk about the impetus behind a superhero who struggles with her own mental health. Jeremy Whitley has built his career on smashing taboos and opening up representation in popular culture. The comic book...
by Jeremy Whitley | Mar 5, 2019 | Interviews, Podcasts
I sat down with Lizzy (Pilots and Petards) and Ash (Safari Zone Podcast and Skyhoppers) to talk about The Unstoppable Wasp, mental health, and the importance of representation in comics. If you enjoyed the podcast, check out more from But Why Tho? The Podcast. You can...
by Jeremy Whitley | Feb 20, 2019 | News
In the fifth edition of the “Unstoppable Wasp” comic, protagonist Nadia Van Dyne (known as the Unstoppable Wasp in superhero form) comes to terms with her mental illness.Jeremy Whitley, writer of “Unstoppable Wasp,” said it was important to him and his editor to...
by Jeremy Whitley | Feb 20, 2019 | Interviews
In Issue No. 5 of the Unstoppable Wasp, which arrives in comic stores on Wednesday, the title hero comes to a realization: “I need help. I think I’m bipolar … and I don’t think I can handle this alone.”Gustines, George G. “A Marvel Hero Copes With Bipolar...
by Jeremy Whitley | Feb 19, 2019 | Interviews, News
I got a chance to discuss The Unstoppable Wasp, and specifically, Nadia’s bipolar diagnosis, with Marvel.com. Since the very beginning, Marvel Comics has presented its Super Heroes as, above all else, people. Matt Murdock manages his blindness, Bruce Banner...
by Jeremy Whitley | Feb 3, 2019 | Interviews
Lizzy Garcia, writer for But Why Tho? The Podcast, and I discussed the legacy and future of Rainbow Brite … and my love of Steven Universe. But Why Tho: Why do you think Rainbow Brite is so important?Whitley: I think Rainbow...
by Jeremy Whitley | Jan 12, 2019 | Interviews, Podcasts
I got to join the Ladies of Valhalla – Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer – to talk about some comics! Ladies of Valhalla is a Talking Comics podcast. Each month, they discuss media either produced by female or female-identifying...
by Jeremy Whitley | Jan 8, 2019 | Interviews
I get to talk to Heroic Girls about the return of The Unstoppable Wasp – which the site lists as one of the Best Graphic Novels of 2018 for Kids and Teens. We discuss the importance of diversity in comic representation. Heroic Girls: One of the core ideas of...
by Jeremy Whitley | Dec 28, 2018 | Reviews
But Why Tho? The Podcast reviews Rainbow Brite #3. Rainbow Brite continues to be a delightful adventure that feeds the nostalgia which is so popular right now. Reboots are all the rage and similar to She-Ra, Rainbow Brite keeps true to the source material but...
by Jeremy Whitley | Nov 20, 2018 | Reviews
Talking Comics rated Rainbow Brite #2 an 8.5/10! Cover: Paulina Ganucheau RecapThe role reversal, which includes a young female protagonist rescuing the big bad wolf, (good insight) provides the intrigue and infuses the story with hope. Wisp is fun, feisty, courageous...
