Ebon: Fear of a Black Planet
Back in 1969, comic book artist and writer Larry Fuller created a black superhero character, Ebon, who becomes mild-mannered alien Valentine Jones by day. Only one comic book was published instead of a series. This year 2022, academic professors John Jennings and...
R.I.P. Neal Adams
Neal Adams Dies: Comic Book Legend Who Revitalized BatmanIn the late 1960s, comic book artist Neal Adams worked with DC Comics and writer Dennis O’Neil to revive legendary comic book superhero Batman and Robin, repairing their reputation from the campy yet...
Spiderman: No Way Home
I was lucky to have a theater all to myself to watch this motion picture, otherwise I would had been trying my hardest to hold back the tears from rolling down my face. Spiderman: No Way Home will pull at your heart-strings, especially when hearing...
Nubia in the 1970s
Darieck Scott has penned a wonderful op-ed for the Los Angeles Times about the influence of a little-known and one of the first black female superheroes on his childhood imagination. DC’s Nubia, who was originally characterized as Wonder Woman’s...
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday in Rhyme!
Dr. Theodore Seuss Geisel, also known the world around as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2nd 1904. In honor of the wonderful author/illustrator, CNN News has created a sweet poem in the style of Dr. Seuss, a rhythmic celebration of his history and influence. Read the...
12 Graphic Novels from Black Creators that are getting live-action adaptations
It’s no secret that comic books have become the new proof of concept medium of choice for superhero live-action films and TV shows. But until recently, many Black indie comic creators were left out of those pitch meetings. Following the success of Black...
MCU Eternals
If you are interested in the new upcoming passel (pack) of Marvel Cinematic Universe superheroes, plan on a viewing of the new Eternals movie, due out this Fall 2022. Based upon the comic book series, the story follows a set of immortal heroes that are not...