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Comics, Creator Spotlights, Reviews, Uncategorized

Is’Nana back in Action: “Birthday” Review

Do you remember Saturday morning cartoons? You know, cereal or oatmeal in hand, just before your momma turned on Luther and Anita to start the house cleaning routine… those Saturdays. That feeling of joy and expectation where absolutely nothing could ruin it? That is how it feels reading Is’nana Were-Spider: Birthday Day. Greg Anderson Elysee has, once again, managed to bottle lightning with the latest … Continue reading Is’Nana back in Action: “Birthday” Review

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Comics, Features, Film and TV, Social Commentary

RIP Chadwick Boseman: On Mourning Black Royalty and Collective Black Grief

I am crying as I write this. Not sobbing, but the slow, searing flow of tears that burn as they fall. I don’t have the strength to sob, and honestly, the burn is helping. It means that I can still feel something. This is not about me, though. This is about Chadwick Boseman. This is about the collective Black joy that he brought to us. … Continue reading RIP Chadwick Boseman: On Mourning Black Royalty and Collective Black Grief

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Comics, Features

Creator Spotlight: The Three Nerd Queens Behind #JusticeCon2020 Speak Out

No one really expected JusticeCon to be more than a celebration for the fandom. The event that ran concurrently with San Diego Comic-Con the weekend of July 25 and 26. It came out of nowhere to rock Comic-Con at Home’s virtual, leaving everyone reeling for weeks afterward about the little fan convention that brought so many reveals, celebrities, and so much direct fan interaction. The … Continue reading Creator Spotlight: The Three Nerd Queens Behind #JusticeCon2020 Speak Out

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Comics, Creator Spotlights, Features

Interview: A Q&A with Comic Artist Peach Momoko

Comic collectors are calling this the “Year of the Peach,” a term held over from 2019 as the works of artist Peach Momoko are snapped up before they even hit the shelves. Her mastery of the comic arts is unparalleled. Momoko’s horror covers have a certain haunting beauty that’s hard to look away from. Her action covers are just as spectacular in the way they … Continue reading Interview: A Q&A with Comic Artist Peach Momoko

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Comics, Features

Rae Comics offers New Black Anime Comic ‘Okemus’ by Kickstarter

Red Arcis Entertainment (Rae) Comics announced a Kickstarted campaign for their anime-inspired Black Comic titled Okemus. The company’s lead artist and president TJ Sterling says he created the comic to create a more diverse world, one that he didn’t have as a young artist. “Growing up, I saw almost no representation of Black or people of color in the comics I read. I promised myself that … Continue reading Rae Comics offers New Black Anime Comic ‘Okemus’ by Kickstarter

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Black Women, Comics, Features, Film and TV

Aliza Pearl, Sara Gulde, and Kennedy Allen Claim a Space at the Helm of a Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

The Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast Women at Warp is all about exploring the Star Trek story world through a feminist lens. The podcast began in 2015 when there were no other all-women podcast teams discussing feminism and the world Roddenberry created. With the addition of Kennedy Allen, Aliza Pearl, and Sarah Gulde, the podcast has its mission. “Women at Warp is a groundbreaking bi-weekly podcast … Continue reading Aliza Pearl, Sara Gulde, and Kennedy Allen Claim a Space at the Helm of a Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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Black Women, Comics, Creator Spotlights, Uncategorized

Interview: Kellita Smith on Icons, Agency, and Legacy

Kellita Smith knows about representation in Hollywood. She was a part of the Black television. Smith claimed her space at the time and has not moved, creating an impressive filmography full of characters and stories. From her role as Wanda in the groundbreaking Bernie Mac show to her current work on Influence, Smith’s characters women are multifaceted, beautiful, Black women who all made their mark … Continue reading Interview: Kellita Smith on Icons, Agency, and Legacy

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Black Women, Comics, Features

Now YOU Can Join Women In Comics…Here’s How!

Women in Comics Collective (WinC) has relaunched and updated their website. Now, you can become a part of the WinC community or sponsor a membership for up-and-coming creators. That’s all that’s new with the group. For our new members, we have partner discounts, virtual events, a fellowship program, and special access on the website for members only! The relaunch has been a long time coming, … Continue reading Now YOU Can Join Women In Comics…Here’s How!

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Comics, Events, Features, Film and TV

Blerd Galaxy Magazine SDCC 2020 Curated Recap YouTube Playlists

Comic-Con 2020 content is more accessible than ever. You can now watch all the panels from this year’s Con at your leisure on YouTube–from the comfort of your own home. No waiting rooms, or sold-out news to contend with. No overnight camping for Hall H necessary. No piecing together the panel from clips a week later. It is completely possible to see every panel offered … Continue reading Blerd Galaxy Magazine SDCC 2020 Curated Recap YouTube Playlists

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