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Press

Press clippings and links below.  More info available in the free Milkfed Dispatches newsletter:

Zona Negativa

November 20, 2024

"Rock, Madres, Y Monstruos"

The Pudding Blog

November 8, 2024

"The last five years of my life, perfectly captured in a single panel".

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The Upshot Is

November 8, 2024

This book does a great job of pulling you into it almost instantly...

First Comics News

November 7, 2024

"This series is the type that knows how to make a good impression as Kelly Sue DeConnick and David Lopez, known for their run on “Captain Marvel,” reunite for this new creator-owned series that mixes magic, comedy, and surreal fantasy with a hefty amount of respect for heavy metal".

November 7, 2024

"The energy was everything I needed the day I read it, and if it stays this good, will go down as one of my favorite books ever"!

Comic Book Club

November 7, 2024

"You won’t read another comic book this week — and quite likely this month, or even this year — like FML #1 ..."

Next Issue Podcast

Comicon.Com

November 6, 2024

"Crafting a debut issue that could easily slot into the realm of being called perfect is not an easy task, but ‘FML’ #1 sure makes it seem pretty simple. A delightful tale full of life, energy, all-too real situations, and a cast of characters just trying their best in a way that easily resonates for so many of us. All wrapped up in a really striking and colorful artistic package. 10/10 "

Deeper Issues Nerd-Cast

November 6, 2024

Gonk Bonk

November 5, 2024

"Kelly Sue DeConnick returns to Dark Horse Comics with FML, a fresh coming-of-age comic that blends teenage angst with the rebellious spirit of heavy metal music. Reuniting with her Captain Marvel collaborator David López, DeConnick crafts a story that merges fantasy, supernatural twists, and the chaotic energy of youth. With Dark Horse delivering a string of exceptional indie releases lately, FML stands out as another unique, charm-filled addition."

Books with Pictures

November 5, 2024

Dave Richards Writes Awesome Stuff

November 4, 2024

The visual nature of comics and the unique way they are created means writers are often mixologists and the stories they tell are potent concoctions of multiple ideas, tones, genres, and inspirations. Indeed, some of my favorite comic stories have been cocktails of disparate elements that might not seem like they’d taste great together, but when blended by a storytelling mixologist and the artist that brings their vision to life you’ve got something unique and special.

AV Club

November 1, 2024

SKTCHD

October 16, 2024

"FML is a tricky book to sum up. Part of the pleasure of reading this terrific first issue is the sense of never being quite sure in what direction it's going to go in next ... it's a witty, personal, and heart-wrenching coming of age tale with a Portland punk rock twist.

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"López delivers something truly special, as his tremendous character acting, inventiveness, and storytelling gifts are on display in each and every panel, page, and issue."

Dark Horse Comics

September 27, 2024

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FML, Kelly Sue DeConnick, David López, Cris Peter, and Clayton Cowles genre-defying apocalyptic odyssey about a group of metal kids who face a medley of bizarre foes and encounters in Portland, Oregon during a worldwide pandemic begins November 6, 2024, but you can learn more about the series now through interviews, previews, and more! Check them out, and don't forget to subscribe to the series at your local comic shop

Coliseum of Comics

September 27, 2024

AIPT Comics

July 19th, 2024

A brand-new creator-owned series from the team that brought you ‘Captain Marvel.’

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Echoing the comedy of “Bottoms,” the nostalgic pull of “Stranger Things,” and the coming-of-age journey in “Stand By Me,” DeConnick’s first return to creator-owned comics since Bitch Planet is an apocalyptic odyssey that speaks to the resilience of the misfit and the power of art.

The Hollywood Reporter

July 19, 2024

The scribe is teaming with her 'Captain Marvel' illustrator David López to create the surreal coming-of-age series.

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"The duo is teaming up for FML, an eight-issue comic from Dark Horse due out in November.

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For DeConnick, the book is deeply personal, as her teenage son and daughter helped inspire the surreal coming-of-age series centering on the relationship between a mother and her son."

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