Sam Maggs

Sam Maggs masquerades by day as a Talent Coordinator for TV and radio in Toronto, but her (not-so) secret identity is actually that of super-nerd-girl! Her geekiest passions include sci-fi TV, graphic novels, Victoriana, dystopian YA lit, Harry Potter, and anything written by Aaron Sorkin. Sam’s parents saw Star Wars: A New Hope twenty-four times in theatres when it first came out, so it’s really not her fault that she turned out the way she did. Sam also contributes articles for CBC Live, The Televixen, and TdotComics, You can find her on Twitter @SamMaggs, if you're into that sort of thing.

Fave Finds: TCAF 2013

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By Sam Maggs
May 15, 2013

Sam Maggs shares her haul – and, of course, the wicked work of some incredibly talented folks – in her fave TCAF finds of 2013! Continue reading →

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Ladies Make Comics Too: Gemma Correll

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By Sam Maggs
May 2, 2013

Full disclosure: I’m a fiend for pugs. It’s for this reason (among a long list of others) that I think Gemma Correll’s comics are some of the most amazing art pieces ever. Continue reading →

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The 10 Strangest Superman Crossovers in Comic History

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By Sam Maggs
April 17, 2013

Poor Supes has been forced into meeting after ridiculous meeting with some of the weirdest folks you can possibly imagine. Here’s our list of the strangest Superman crossover moments in comic history. Continue reading →

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Ladies Make Comics Too: Amber Benson

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By Sam Maggs
April 10, 2013

You probably recognize Amber Benson from Buffy the Vampire Slayer; but, what you might not know about Benson is that, in the years since her Whedon days, she’s become a prolific creator of film, television, webseries, novels – and, of course, comic books! Continue reading →

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Top 10 Superheroes Way Lamer Than Aquaman

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By Sam Maggs
April 3, 2013

Though Aquaman gets the short end of the stick in mainstream comic culture, there are far worse comic book characters out there. Check out this list of the top ten superheroes (and supervillains!) that you should definitely make fun of well before Aquaman. Continue reading →

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Ladies Make Comics Too: Noelle Stevenson

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By Sam Maggs
March 26, 2013

Meet Noelle Stevenson: the crazy high achiever responsible for web comics’ The Broship of the Ring, Nimona and a slew of hilarious nerd franchise parody comics! Continue reading →

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Empowerment 101 Illustrated by The Hawkeye Initiative

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By Sam Maggs
March 20, 2013

Let’s take a look at some of the most important “lessons” women can learn from comics, as illustrated by some of The Hawkeye Initiative’s best work. Continue reading →

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Ladies Make Comics Too: Gail Simone

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By Sam Maggs
March 7, 2013

It’s impossible to talk about female comic creators without featuring one of the most influential women in the business today: Gail Simone. Continue reading →

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Must Read: The Graphic Canon, Volumes 1-3

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By Sam Maggs
February 27, 2013

If you’d like to add a little class to your comic collection, The Graphic Canon has what you need. A three-volume collection, The Graphic Canon is all of the greatest literature in the history of the world, as seen through the eyes of the greatest comic artists in the world. Continue reading →

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Ladies Make Comics Too: Kate Beaton

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By Sam Maggs
February 19, 2013

If you haven’t already heard of Kate Beaton, consider this your introduction to the woman who proves it is possible to do something with that arts undergrad, after all. Continue reading →

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Oh, Romance Comics: The 10 Most Ridiculous Covers Ever

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By Sam Maggs
February 7, 2013

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, learn a little bit about old-school Romance Comics – and then make fun of their amazingly ridiculous covers! Continue reading →

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Ladies Make Comics Too: Kate Leth

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By Sam Maggs
January 29, 2013

For my very first “Ladies Make Comics Too,” meet Kate Leth; she’s a great indie artist who wishes people would stop asking (anyone, ever), “What’s it like to be a woman in comics?”, and would love to see more mainstream comics with empowered women who aren’t objectified. Continue reading →

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Tips for Getting Girls (into Comics): The 10 Best Gateway Comics

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By Sam Maggs
January 22, 2013

Comic books are awesome, and more ladies should love them. Here’s the top ten best gateway comics that will make gals fans for life. Continue reading →

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