Following the news Warner Brothers is shifting release dates for Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice and nine more movies starring DC Comics heroes, fans are in a geek fever wondering what’s next after the Man of Steel/Dark Knight showdown?
The dates are: Continue reading DC MOVIES After BATMAN v SUPERMAN? For Your Consideration
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
John Stewart takes center stage in Green Lantern Corps #21 out this week. Robert Venditti and Van Jensen take over the book in a month of new creative teams on all Green Lantern books.
DC Comics shared this look Bernard Chang’s art featuring John Stewart and Star Sapphire. For many GL fans Stewart was their first Lantern so it will exciting to see him take command of the title. Green Lantern Corps #21 picks up after the Wrath of the First Lantern storyline. John Stewart becomes the lead character of the series.
“He’s a pretty fascinating character Continue reading GREEN LANTERN CORPS #21 Preview
Green Lantern fans are awaiting the new creative teams and big changes coming next month. Robert Venditti and Van Jensen will co-write Green Lantern Corps. DC Comics shared a look Bernard Chang’s art featuring John Stewart and Star Sapphire. For many GL fans Stewart was their first Lantern so it will exciting to see him take command of the title. Green Lantern Corps #21 picks up after the Wrath of the First Lantern storyline. John Stewart becomes the lead character of the series.
“He’s a pretty fascinating character Continue reading John Stewart Commands GREEN LANTERN CORPS
DC Comics and incoming Green Lantern writer responded to rumors that John Stewart will be killed off.
DC Comics Executive Publicity Director Alex Segura said via Twitter:
“Seeing a lot of unverified reports on this. To clarify: John Stewart is not going anywhere”
Robert Venditti said via Twitter:
“Lots of rumors out there. Here’s the truth: Van and I have never even contemplated killing John Stewart.”
“We have plenty of plans for John. Plans that probably wouldn’t work as well if he was, you know, dead”
Joshuah Hale Fialkov resigned from Green Lantern Corps and Red Lanterns earlier this week sparking the rumors.
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As we celebrate Black History Month in North America and the United Kingdom I was inspired to think about my favorite African-American superheroes. While these fictional characters are not as important as civil rights leaders, boundary breaking athletes and artists or scientists who made a powerful contributions to our world I think seeing diversity in comic books makes an impact…on everyone.
Before I reveal my top 10 I want to say this was tough and I know some of you have your favorites like Steel aka John Henry Irons, Batwing, Shadowhawk, Spawn, Photon, Static and not to mention non-superhero characters like Michonne and Tyreese of The Walking Dead, but these are the ten characters (+ one because I just couldn’t leave her off!) that I’ve loved and stayed with me.
11 Vixen Mari Jiwe McCabe grew up in remote village in the fictional African country of Zambesi. Mari’s family were holders of a mystical totem but he uncle killed her parents and stolen the totem. Mari moved to America, became an international supermodel, built a fortune and traveled to her homeland to take back her family’s totem and became known as Vixen. With the totem Mari can mimic the abilities of any animal on Earth. Mari a member of the Justice League. In the DC Comics New 52 relaunch Vixen was injured but recently seen as one of the possible new recruits Cyborg will call on to join the new Justice League.
10 Spider-Man Miles Morales became a media sensation when Marvel revealed the new Ultimate Spider-Man was of African-American and Latino descent. Like Peter Parker, Miles is a science nerd bitten by a radioactive spider but his powers are slightly different. Miles recently met the Peter Parker of “our” Marvel Universe in the crossover smash, Spider-Men.
9. Patriot Elijah Bradley is the grandson of Isiah Bradley, the first Captain America. (Isiah was among the black men who served as test subjects before the Super Soldier Serum was given to Steve Rogers. This story was told in the series Truth: Red, White & Black.) Eli became a founding member of the Young Avengers. These teen heroes wanted to fight crime and carry on the legacy of the Avengers who had disbanded at the time. I don’t want to give away the secet of Eli’s powers (told in the Young Avengers series) but his is a great story of young man trying to do right and honor his past. Eli is a great leader and strategist in the tradition of Captain America. A brand new Young Avengers series just relaunched but Eli is not on the team. I’m hoping Patriot will soon be appearing in the Marvel Now, maybe even joining the main Avengers?
8. Falcon Sam Wilson was the first mainsteam African-American superhero and the first Continue reading Black History Month Favorite Comic Heroes