Time to continue our Black History Month inspired celebration of the African-America comic book heroes who I feel make an impact. Once again, let me say that fictional characters are not as important as real civil rights leaders, artists, scientists and leaders in other fields but I do think it’s important to highlight these characters. By spotlighting these breakthrough comic book heroes it might inspire future writers and artists. Continue reading BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMICS COUNTDOWN Part 2
Sinestro vs. Green Lantern like you’ve never seen before.
Lex Luthor trying to save Batman’s life.
An insane new alliance.
The Crime Syndicate forever broken.
The twists, turns and strange team-ups continue in Forever Evil #5.
This week’s chapter is a showcase for Lex Luthor. Continue reading FOREVER EVIL #5 Review
Has Marvel found a leading lady for Paul Rudd in Ant-Man?
Evangeline Lilly (Lost, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) is in talks for the female lead according to Variety.
Michael Douglas is playing Hank Pym. Rudd is Scott Lang. The story includes a theory that Lilly would play Pym’s daughter and Lang’s love interest. Continue reading Evangeline Lilly for ANT-MAN?
Bill Paxton guest stars on the next Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. following this week’s huge episode in which a cult classic comic character was born and a member of the team went down.
Paxton is playing Agent John Garrett, the former superior officer and mentor of Agent Grant Ward. Comic book fans will remember Garrett from the classic Elektra: Assassin epic in which the S.H.I.E.L.D. operative became a cyborg. Continue reading Bill Paxton AGENTS OF SHIELD Episode Preview
The Trial of Jean Grey continues in this preview of Guardians of the Galaxy #12 from Marvel.com.
The Shi’ar Empire learned the original Jean Grey is alive and abducted her to stand trial for crimes committed by the Phoenix Force.
All the Marvel alien empires are twisted in this case. How is Star-Lord’s devious dad and the Spartax involved? Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #12 Preview
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 classic Marvel hero celebrating his 40th Anniversary joined the cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Mike Peterson (J. August Richards) has been a recurring character since the pilot episode but now his true role has been revealed.
Before I continue here’s a…
SPOILER WARNING Continue reading Classic Hero Joins AGENTS OF SHIELD
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.
Elisa Jaffe on KOMO 4 talked one on one with writer G. Willow Wilson about her love of comics and the new hero: Continue reading MS. MARVEL Creator Interview