tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15188885424694755932024-02-20T02:36:59.293-08:00Black SuperHero BlogFollowing the portrayal of Superhero characters of African descent in comics, books, movies, & TV, and the people who bring them to you.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-10857371228861736712010-06-18T23:44:00.000-07:002010-06-18T23:44:23.589-07:00We've Moved<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/532/bp19ah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/532/bp19ah.jpg" width="203" /></a></div>Effective immediately, we will no longer update this blog. All of the content has been moved to our new location at <a href="http://www.blacksuperherofan.com/">BlackSuperheroFan.com</a>. This site will remain up and available for some time but all new entries will be posted at the new site. We thank you for your support and hope you will continue to support us at our new location.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-35780193424569832882010-06-15T11:35:00.000-07:002010-06-15T11:35:45.990-07:00President Obama offers 'shout out' to THE 99We all know that President Barak Obama is no stranger to comic books. He has even publicly identified himself with Superman. What I didn't know is that he knew about <a href="http://www.the99.org/">The 99</a>. Here is a video in which he gives a shout out to the creator.<br />
<object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xULeq3JrAEk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xULeq3JrAEk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-51524388337911129482010-06-12T01:30:00.000-07:002010-06-12T01:30:50.476-07:00There Really Is A Blaqualad!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Jor713JCsYbXp3GnHF9dRkqctrO1JiCRRIDq2YqxXJM-Cu9a5BxaLnIVG8TYoEVLo5PTL5eCDOQsLAIjaG4VCEyHGd-i-HDXmprZbGAlGlcWUaX0eXK0Rk0Iy2-PK5ytGl0opdumozMv/s1600/BlackAqualadDebut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Jor713JCsYbXp3GnHF9dRkqctrO1JiCRRIDq2YqxXJM-Cu9a5BxaLnIVG8TYoEVLo5PTL5eCDOQsLAIjaG4VCEyHGd-i-HDXmprZbGAlGlcWUaX0eXK0Rk0Iy2-PK5ytGl0opdumozMv/s320/BlackAqualadDebut.jpg" width="216" /></a></div>In <a href="http://blacksuperheroes.blogspot.com/2010/02/black-aqualad-blaqualad.html">an earlier post</a> I noted that the Aqualad for the upcoming Young Justice animated series was Black. The truth is I thought it was just some affirmative action like including Black Vulcan in the Super Friends. While it still may be, it seems that at least this Black Aqualad does or will have a comic book origin. He's scheduled to debut in DC's BRIGHTEST DAY #4 which will be before he debuts in the Young Justice Cartoon. The picture doesn't show him with blond hair like he seems to have in the animated series. I do like the colors. I guess time will tell. Find out more at <a href="http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2010/06/11/brightest-day-exclusive-who-is-the-new-aqualad/">DC's Source Blog</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZJKCZ2xUjTo45AFMHr_oItSwkMFsZ-hNjVFn8CjfRKS8etxkAHrYsBY6QBsyyQXP5QZgLnGEXTvz8AtveET8VBrGDjaONRpwB46JjHiC2Di6e8vydJ_mA456CJMF1780FCrwepTyApF8/s1600/YoungJustice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZJKCZ2xUjTo45AFMHr_oItSwkMFsZ-hNjVFn8CjfRKS8etxkAHrYsBY6QBsyyQXP5QZgLnGEXTvz8AtveET8VBrGDjaONRpwB46JjHiC2Di6e8vydJ_mA456CJMF1780FCrwepTyApF8/s200/YoungJustice.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-57613535944128387662010-06-08T16:12:00.000-07:002010-06-08T16:12:36.704-07:00Captain Enchilada Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://timenerdworld.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/tb1.png?w=400" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://timenerdworld.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/tb1.png?w=400" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Out of Taco Bell's newest campaign comes Captain Enchilada Sauce, member of the <a href="http://www.sdif.com/">Super Delicious Ingredient Force</a>. Yes it's silly and makes no since but the character already has a fairly extensive <a href="http://www.facebook.com/captainenchiladasauce">Facebook page</a>. I'm not sure what he can do but according to him, "I fight hunger and defend flavor. My Enchilada sauce smothers any that step and/or front."</span></span><br />
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<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/39KhykdSEs4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/39KhykdSEs4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-72411102339464674702010-06-04T11:32:00.000-07:002010-06-04T11:32:45.239-07:00Black Jesus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinIvXI_WfyXe8i9eBR9c51E9WaCkUXfMm2e4Z3KBYjTtxkgpbLEsxYnN-vHa57CQ6-cRyYGPmECMO2rM9C_pigwA9Yt5oLjfe52YqWrzSPYgPfH1P_u6-Ek7m-0Ny9lTuVgZUSRkqIVgtH/s1600/BlackJesusComic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinIvXI_WfyXe8i9eBR9c51E9WaCkUXfMm2e4Z3KBYjTtxkgpbLEsxYnN-vHa57CQ6-cRyYGPmECMO2rM9C_pigwA9Yt5oLjfe52YqWrzSPYgPfH1P_u6-Ek7m-0Ny9lTuVgZUSRkqIVgtH/s320/BlackJesusComic.jpg" width="206" /></a></div>I ran across a trailer for this comic on ComicBookTrailers.com and thought it was interesting. You can <a href="http://www.comicbooktrailers.com/?c=310">view it here</a>. You can also view it on <a href="http://www.arcana.com/">Arcana's website</a>. After checking it out I went over to <a href="http://www.blackjesusthemovie.com/">the official site</a>. It seems the comic book has already been published and now it's being turned into a movie. The site still needs some work but you can view the first issue of the comic book online there. I found a couple of blurbs about the project online <a href="http://www.comicbox.com/index.php/news-english/arcana-invites-you-to-witness-the-coming-of-black-jesus/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.comicvine.com/black-jesus-in-the-begining/37-196844/">here</a>. The only thing I can be sure of about this character is that he walks on water...literally. Take a look for yourself and tell me what you think.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-82916130463881154532010-05-29T21:39:00.000-07:002010-05-30T14:50:24.417-07:00R.I.P. Gary ColemanRegardless of all the hype and negativity surrounding the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Coleman">Gary Coleman</a> in his later years, I liked him. I especially liked him as a child actor. Later in his life he just seemed like a guy who was trying to find his place in the world. You can't blame him for that. He had multiple medical problems and just seemed to have a hard time of it.<br />
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Anyway, did you know he had an animated series? He even had super powers sort of. The series was titled <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gary_Coleman_Show">The Gary Coleman Show</a> and lasted for one season. In it he played an angel that came down to earth to help people. Check it out:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.proudrobot.com/hembeck/blacklightning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" src="http://www.proudrobot.com/hembeck/blacklightning.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><ul><li>World Welcomes Makmende -<a href="http://muigwithania.com/2010/03/24/makmende-kenyan-super-hero/">Kenyan Super Hero</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.proudrobot.com/hembeck/blacklightning.html">Black Lightning and Me</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=31817">Marvel Developing Low-Budget Superhero Movies?</a></li>
<li>Obama-Man: <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/11/obama-man/7127/">Is the new American president Africa’s long-awaited superhero?</a></li>
<li>Kid Flicks: <a href="http://he-shot-cyrus.blogspot.com/2010/04/kid-flicks-meteor-man-1993.html">The Meteor Man (1993)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.comicvine.com/forums/gen-discussion/1/strongest-black-superheros/402108/?page=1">strongest black superhero's?</a></li>
<li>John Singleton Set to Direct Miniseries <a href="http://www.bvonmovies.com/2010/04/22/john-singleton-miniseries-the-gray-men/">'The Gray Men'</a></li>
<li>Jack Kirby originally drew the <a href="http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2010/04/15/comic-book-legends-revealed-256/">Black Panther as wearing a mask that did not cover his entire face</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.comicbookreligion.com/?Religion=Black_Muslim_/_Nation_of_Islam">Black Muslim / Nation of Islam super-heroes, villains, and other characters</a></li>
<li><a href="http://io9.com/5535355/the-most-erotic-rendition-of-the-spider+man-theme-ever-performed">The Most Erotic Rendition Of The Spider-Man Theme Ever Performed</a></li>
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<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DtP45iCyH1k&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DtP45iCyH1k&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-16596824862674716212010-04-20T00:36:00.000-07:002010-04-20T00:36:15.667-07:00Back In The Day<img align="right" alt="Boy (4-5) wearing towel as cape, standing by pool" border="0" height="316" src="http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/a/5/e/f/Boy_45_wearing_2dc1.jpg?adImageId=12521287&imageId=8386344" width="234" /><script src="http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/PicAppPIS/JavaScript/PisV4.js" type="text/javascript">
</script>Remember when you were really little and you tried to create your own Superhero costume. Sometimes just using a towel as a cape was enough to have you run around the house or yard pretending you could fly. Maybe you'd get more creative, add some accessories and role play with friends or family pretending to swoop in and save the day as only you could. It was all so innocent and fun then.<br />
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I remember just being excited that I even saw a Black Superhero in a comic book, let alone on TV or in a movie. I've grown a bit since then and as I have become more sophisticated and exacting, so have my requirements for how Black Superheroes are presented. Hip Hop music has changed too, I think for the worst. I believe comics have fared better. It's just that I miss the times when it was only about joy, wonder, and having fun.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-44286027897583408452010-04-16T17:11:00.000-07:002010-04-16T17:11:07.433-07:00Meteor Man<img align="right" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbn50cMosHKOptDfx20iVA2cmDTBLrTo9zhiKCWlTYUfygNyyI9vJbaOoRUUPO6lQ-DAvFai48oYONeBho_Z7CUz26jRoXklJ93kSh8X3AHoYPOngzQjEvCMSAzJW9gYXZ9W5DIg_NmgP/s320/meteor+man.jpg" width="213" /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Meteor_Man_(film)">Meteor Man</a> began as comedic Black Superhero staring in a film of the same name created by Robert Townsend. His powers came from a Meteor which hits him in his chest, crushes his spine but miraculously heals him. His powers included flight, super strength, x-ray vision, a healing factor, and the ability to absorb knowledge and skills from books just by touching them. His mother makes his costume and everyone in the neighborhood seems to know his identity. He doesn't wear a mask. One of the comedic bits is that even though he can fly, he only does so close to the ground as he is afraid of heights.<img align="left" border="0" height="179" src="http://www.starz.com/titles/TheMeteorMan/PublishingImages/meteor_man_the_1993_685x385.jpg" width="320" />The film boasted a smörgåsbord of popular African-American actors including Bill Cosby, James Earl Jones, and Marla Gibbs to name a few. His nemesis was the leader of a local gang and the whole movie seemed to be trying to be about neighborhoods taking care of themselves. It wasn't a great film. It was cheesy, not very funny, and had a very low budget feel to it but I did appreciate it, and support it.<br />
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<img align="right" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVJI5gPmJgVWXcJ9ZSMz7bcSSZNngem27KJLemWZIEeD2I-B7FqTf243YqeWqNSucNKQ7DQ69IAevKyuoLgWjVsOZNTNnFlJxGubatrhgO2oAp_1jV7x0p1dMjnnPVzyL-D-7KDHuKGPM/s320/MeteorManComic.jpg" width="206" />The same year, Meteor Man debuted in his own <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteor_Man_(comic)">Marvel mini-series comic book</a> where he met Spider-Man and Night Thrasher. That suprised me. I thought that just maybe he would be incorporated into the Marvel Universe proper. That, of course, didn't happen. I don't think the character was ever taken seriously but in 1993, Meteor Man was probably the Black Superhero of the Year. I've included the trailer below and if you'd like to to see the first few minutes of the actual movie, it's on Youtube. You can <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlgZVcm5rug">check that out here</a>.<br />
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<ul><li><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3283542787_0b3b4bcb43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3283542787_0b3b4bcb43.jpg" width="200" /></a>Review: <a href="http://firestormfan.com/2010/02/08/review-firestorm-in-batman-the-brave-and-the-bold/">Firestorm in Batman The Brave and the Bold</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dailytarheel.com/content/author-discusses-black-superheroes-wilson-library">Author discusses black superheroes in Wilson Library</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9928">MC Hammer Developing Panther</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/02/celebrating-black-lightning/">Celebrating Black Lightning</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wickedcoolcomics.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/black-history-of-comics/">Black History of Comics</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/s_670058.html">Martin Luther King comic book redefined superhero for a generation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0h7-38i_bWCcO3UFRxKJKvaIhCxtC6zO7lVBpzrmqpKl76CW6edLZulXg2CYaGMy5uPyP0aZFnE1PSW-87sVN3XfbN4bo_kYrKTE21qsd3zBM2_-t4SBxjhKbfHTXVnebWWgsMTD3-Au/s1600/MosDefYGG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="right" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0h7-38i_bWCcO3UFRxKJKvaIhCxtC6zO7lVBpzrmqpKl76CW6edLZulXg2CYaGMy5uPyP0aZFnE1PSW-87sVN3XfbN4bo_kYrKTE21qsd3zBM2_-t4SBxjhKbfHTXVnebWWgsMTD3-Au/s200/MosDefYGG.jpg" width="191" /></a><a href="http://stealthcomic.com/">Stealth: The World's Greatest Superhero Webcomic!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.4thletter.net/2010/03/on-the-unlikely-whiteness-of-imhotep/">On the Unlikely Whiteness of Imhotep</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.shadowandact.com/?p=20690">7 Black Superhero Movies (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2010newspages/black_age_10_10000031.htm">'Black Age' Founder Challenges Snoop Dogg's Black Superhero Claim</a></li>
<li><a href="http://pitchfork.com/news/38361-watch-mos-def-play-a-singing-superhero-on-yo-gabba-gabba/">Watch Mos Def Play a Singing Superhero on "Yo Gabba Gabba!"</a></li>
<li><a href="http://db-bsinfo.com/write_up/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114&Itemid=150">Tyrone Ross our Black Superhero</a></li>
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It also looks like half the Ultimate Avengers are African-American now.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-86288790935015188932010-04-05T02:59:00.000-07:002010-04-05T02:59:48.980-07:00Shades of GreyA documentary is in the works called <i>Shades of Grey: An Examination of Race Relations in Comics</i>. The trailer is below. Take a look and tell me what you think.<center><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/10562156">Shades of Grey - An Examination of Race Relations in Comic Books</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2664351">jaystealth</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</center>wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-10678617188824203662010-04-02T12:57:00.000-07:002010-04-02T12:57:31.570-07:00Dread & Alive<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlguS7X2CGUzsiCbpLjIPWd94PzvYnVwe1UAwq0pgT_4SngcxFyRIaZE_VYSvbiOCE3Opj5Vz4XMLCczjpfrglW4r8YptMG5GzJqEystza_liAg7epxdu2loY5SNsaGCi4_oaPMJLqJD2/s1600-h/DreadAndAlive1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlguS7X2CGUzsiCbpLjIPWd94PzvYnVwe1UAwq0pgT_4SngcxFyRIaZE_VYSvbiOCE3Opj5Vz4XMLCczjpfrglW4r8YptMG5GzJqEystza_liAg7epxdu2loY5SNsaGCi4_oaPMJLqJD2/s320/DreadAndAlive1.jpg" width="206" /></a>I've seen the character here and there around the web and waited to hear more. Just recently, the comic was released and a reader brought this character to my attention again so I'm passing it to you. Here's the rub: "<i>Drew McIntosh was born in Kingston Jamaica and now resides in San Francisco. He is a cultural anthropologist who's life changed after venturing into the Cockpit country of Jamaica where the mythical Maroons lived. In a contest of strength and cunning he emerged victorious and was granted the Maroon medallion which gave him the powers of a full grown lion and the power to heal others. He is an Eco-Warrior." </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDXoyQv_TyZj2NACzPdi44by7CUzvbzrVrMzrRceDMgXLrliTKY6jA78f9QIlorslKheRDLbOgNOVUZx7M0tnxzSSErhmOUCSwbiejSfUNpKstB0-aVvlfWmDe1ptRk7qBE9fbYw0Q8SpO/s1600-h/DreadAndAlive2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDXoyQv_TyZj2NACzPdi44by7CUzvbzrVrMzrRceDMgXLrliTKY6jA78f9QIlorslKheRDLbOgNOVUZx7M0tnxzSSErhmOUCSwbiejSfUNpKstB0-aVvlfWmDe1ptRk7qBE9fbYw0Q8SpO/s320/DreadAndAlive2.jpg" width="206" /></a><br />
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If you'd like to know more, Dread and Alive has <a href="http://www.dreadandalive.com/">an official website</a> complete with Reggae music soundtrack. You can also <a href="http://www.comicvine.com/drew-mcintosh/29-69065/">find out more about the character here</a>. The comic has a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dreadandalive">Facebook page</a> too. Finally, ComicVine has a Dread and Alive preview which you can <a href="http://www.comicvine.com/myvine/ryonslaught/dread-and-alive-1-preview/87-47858/">view here</a>.<br />
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After taking a look at all that, I'd love to hear what you think about the Drew McIntosh character. I'm excited about the idea of a Jamaican super hero and will be keeping an eye on this one. Oh and thanks to <a href="http://www.comicvine.com/myvine/ryonslaught/">Ryonslaught</a> for the update. Keep them coming.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-49159732987972034702010-03-30T02:01:00.000-07:002010-03-30T02:01:35.524-07:00Reminiscing About The JLUThe Justice League Unlimited animated series will always have a fond place in my heart. It's one of those animated series that brought many of my comic book heroes to TV, together in one place with great action and storylines. Remember that three part episode where a few of them traveled through time? John Stewart met his son and Static was a 60 year old member of the Justice League.<br />
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Everyone I talk to about there being a lack of Black Superheroes in comics says that if you want there to be more you have to make your own. That is what the author of Genesis, Teresa Dowell-Vest is doing. If you like what you're about to see, head over to <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/divablue/genesis-the-beginning-the-worlds-first-team?pos=2">this site</a> to find out more. If you like, you can even support the project. They even have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19610298007&ref=nf">Facebook page</a>.<br />
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If you run across any other African comics, <a href="http://blacksuperheroes.blogspot.com/2007/12/contact-me.html">drop us a line</a>. Thanks to <a href="http://ghettomanga.blogspot.com/2009/12/peep-this-nigerian-action-comic-aisha.html">ghettoManga</a> for the link.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-37738864258512594822010-03-12T16:16:00.000-08:002010-03-12T16:16:01.361-08:00Afrodisiac, Dracula and the Venusian Invasian<img align="left" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKUKsydJ7ZvSVZJEMfN2sq3-JJ8iZLnAMaaM2h25lNJq1s2PqfXIg0vFLEnVofGBZQXgbI4-zmp4b7QAzpOGpCsgQn61xIcnW08zU8lrnKZGzYtI_vSdquYlROadi6wjAF_QnMNcZDslU/s200/AfrodisiacGraphicNovel.jpg" width="142" />I just got finished reading the hard cover edition of the Afrodisiac Graphic Novel by Brian Maruca and Jim Rugg, and I have to say I loved every bit of it. I recommend you cop it. They need to make an animated series about this cat and put it on Adult Swim.<br />
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Being a fan of all things <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.jimrugg.com/ad.html">Afrodisiac</a>, imagine my surprise when I found a couple of entire comics online. If you're one of the unhip few who've never heard of him then here's your chance to do some research. You can check out <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/06/comics_meat3.html">Afrodisiac vs. Dracula here</a> and you can check out <a href="http://jimrugg.com/advenus.htm">Afrodisiac Vs. The Venusian Invasion Vs. Richard M. Nixon here</a>. Both are a treat and if that doesn't whet your appetite for the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1935233068?ie=UTF8&tag=tanjectory-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1935233068">Afrodisiac Hardcover</a>, then nothing will. Enjoy!</span>wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-49448892241131104412010-03-08T00:45:00.000-08:002010-03-08T00:45:03.271-08:00Black Superheroes On The WebBlack Superhero stories from around the web<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/ebony-white-reborn-girl/54697/">Ebony White reborn as a Girl?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://greatblackcomicbooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/great-characters-michonne.html">Great Characters: Michonne</a><br />
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<li>Racism, Stereotypes and Comic Books Part 2: <a href="http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/theultimatevoice/news/?a=14072">The Blackquel</a><br />
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<li>Free SciFi ebook: Heroes Like ME #1; <a href="http://www.lulu.com/product/download/heroes-like-me-the-talented-tenth-returns/4869173">The Talented Tenth Returns</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.popcultureshock.com/2010-glyph-comics-awards-nominees/54766/">2010 Glyph Award Nominees</a><br />
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<li><a href="http://hiphoprepublican.com/general/2010/02/02/we-dont-need-a-black-superhero/">We Don't Need A Black Superhero!</a></li>
<li>Black <s>History</s> Superhero Month: <a href="http://hypertransitory.com/comics/black-history-superhero-month-the-black-panther/">THE BLACK PANTHER</a></li>
<li>Black History in Comics: <a href="http://www.groonk.net/blog/?p=9965">Black Vulcan. Hero. In his pants</a>.<br />
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<li><a href="http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24955">McDuffie Deals With A 'Crisis On Two Earths'</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thyblackman.com/2010/03/01/superheroism-black-exceptionalism-released/">SuperHeroism: Black Exceptionalism Released.?</a></li>
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I've gotta stop listening to rumors. A couple of weeks ago I commented on the fact that <a href="http://marvel.com/universe/Cage,_Luke">Luke Cage</a> was going to be <a href="http://blacksuperheroes.blogspot.com/2010/02/luke-cage-like-thunder.html">leading the Thunderbolts</a> in the upcoming version of the series. While true, I considered this a demontion since he's been leading a group of Avengers for some time. Now I find out that he's still an Avenger. How he's supposed to do double duty; be an Avenger and lead the Thunderbolts, I have no idea. If it's true, and it seems to be, then that gives me a bi-monthly dose of one of my favorite Black Superheroes and I like that just fine.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-55770640877529217312010-03-01T09:12:00.000-08:002010-03-01T09:12:30.955-08:00The Golden Blaze<img align="right" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FiaZnPTJQNqJ6gQkoeHtqsnikfu115Hod4Bk_t26cxj1RfHXN1Et7U48EJbaTtY3FeR5VaFo6Qi6ByMoLJYFJctmLii_5EtbWNzWZ9C_bm1E25GXpWOExCeIB6wRPBnOwmxQrFUGC2w2/s1600/TheGoldenBlaze.jpg" /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449029/">The Golden Blaze</a> is an animated movie about an African-American boy whose inventor father accidentally gains the powers of his comic book hero. The voices include that of Blair Underwood, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Sanaa Lathun. The Golden Blaze himself is a kind of mixture between Superman and Static, looking more like a cape wearing version of the latter. This is an animated movie for kids and based on the animation I'd say little kids. The artwork/animation is pretty terrible when compaired to what is available on television these days. The action and dialog are pretty good though. The whole movie is interesting and fun but the poor quality of the animation distracts from it considerably.<br />
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<img align="left" border="0" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/91/Golden_blaze_and_sureshot.jpg/200px-Golden_blaze_and_sureshot.jpg" />Let me repeat that this is a children's movie but maybe a family movie too. It's wholesome and light and safe for younger viewers. While it may have some interest for older viewers, they'd have to be able to look past the rudimentary animation. The main characters happen to be African-American but could have been any nationality. There may be super powers in this movie but a lot of it is just about a boy and his dad. Even though the animation bothered me, I actually enjoyed this movie. I guess I'm just spoiled by all the higher quality animation I've been consuming.<br />
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The DVD has no extras, not even a trailer, but it's inexpensive, easy to find and you can always get it on Netflix. Find out more about <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007LFPJS?ie=UTF8&tag=tanjectory-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0007LFPJS">The Golden Blaze</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=tanjectory-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0007LFPJS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.wallrusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06195412415334557503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518888542469475593.post-75253399399552664052010-02-25T04:07:00.000-08:002010-02-25T04:07:24.583-08:00The 99 Gets Animated<a href="http://blacksuperheroes.blogspot.com/2009/09/99.html">Last year</a> I shared some information with you about the Islamic superheroes known as <a href="http://www.the99.org/">the 99</a>. This year I have an update. Apparently it is well on it's way to become an animated series. The rather long clip below shows some of the 99 in action and even provides a history/origin for the 99 stones that grant the new users their power. Take a look and tell me what you think and don't forget to <a href="http://www.the99.org/art-36-33-Articles-1-17-621,ckl">download your free copy</a> of the 1st issue of the comic. Enjoy!<br />
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