Black History Month Comics Countdown Part 1

MIghty Avengers courtesy Marvel
MIghty Avengers courtesy Marvel

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

Classic Hero Joins AGENTS OF SHIELD

J. August Richards in Marvel's Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
J. August Richards in Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

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…

 

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MS. MARVEL Creator Interview

Ms. Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel
Ms. Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel

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

SUPERMAN New Creative Team

courtesy DC Comics
courtesy DC Comics

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.

 

The fan-favorite artist tells IGN what he brings to the iconic hero. Continue reading SUPERMAN New Creative Team

X-O MANOWAR #25 ALL-STAR ANNIVERSARY

X-O Manowar #25 courtesy Valiant
X-O Manowar #25 courtesy Valiant

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 celebration issue is just before the big crossover event: Armor Hunters. Continue reading X-O MANOWAR #25 ALL-STAR ANNIVERSARY