It’s Black History Month in North America and the United Kingdom.
I’m inspired to celebrate some of my favorite African-American superheroes and update fans on their status in their comic book universes.
These fictional characters are not as important as civil rights leaders, boundary breaking athletes, artists or scientists. It’s important to celebrate diversity in comic books. The irony is most these fan-favorite black characters were created by white males but by recognizing these heroes it might inspire new writers and artists of all backgrounds to push for new voices to be heard and give all readers more diversity in comics. Continue reading Black History Month Comics Countdown Part 1
A teenager with everyday problems…and super powers. Sounds like Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man?
Ms. Marvel is a 21st century take on that classic comic book concept.
Kamala is Mighty, Marvel and Muslim.
This brand new hero in her own solo book comes to the Marvel Universe from a Seattle based writer.
Ms. Marvel is the code name now used by a teenage girl from New Jersey. When Kamala Khan develops shape-shifting powers she decides to become a hero and adopts the code name once used by her favorite Avenger, Carol Danvers.
Three of the biggest names in comics take on the biggest icon!
DC Comics revealed writer Geoff Johns of Justice League and Forever Evil, longtime Marvel artist John Romita Jr and the legendary Klaus Janson (Daredevil, The Dark Knight Returns) are the new creative team on Superman. Take a look at Romita, Jr’s Man of Steel here.
Valiant revealed big plans for their marquee hero’s anniversary.
X-O Manowar #25 – will be Valiant’s first 48-page anniversary spectacular from series creators Robert Venditti and Diego Bernard, with an all-star cast of special guests including Bryan Hitch, J.G. Jones, Justin Jordan, Peter Milligan, Rafer Roberts, and more.
The fan-favorite bad boy of the Nine Realms stars in one of the most anticipated new books of the All-New Marvel Now. I wanted to share a new interview and art from the new series. Continue reading LOKI: AGENT OF ASGARD Preview
Black Widow #3 My favorite new book of the All-New Marvel Now! Will Natasha still reign supreme after this week? This is what happens when Natasha is not on Avengers or S.H.I.E.L.D. duty. Black Widow’s covert missions are to make up for her deadly past as an assassin but the past is not finished with her. I’ll declare it again, Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks February 5, 2014
