Nakia Shaku: Comic Vs. Movie Story Arcs
Fans of the Black Panther comic books met a different version of Nakia in last year’s Black Panther movie. The movie version of Nakia, played READ MORE→
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Marvel Story Arcs Post Endgame
We featured Sam Wilson, also known as the Falcon, a couple of weeks ago for #Blerdtek, just before the Avengers: Endgame release. In the comic READ MORE→
Sam Wilson, The Falcon
Falcon’s fate in the movie version of the Marvel Comics Universe (MCU) is up in the air right now. Avengers fans watched Falcon (portrayed by READ MORE→
Mama K’s Team 4: Netflix Gains First Animated Original Series from Africa
Netflix understands that not only does it have to come with fire due to competition from tons of other streaming services, but also that Africa READ MORE→
Do Not Mess with Michonne
Michonne is a fan favorite character from The Walking Dead graphic novels, and on the AMC TV series (played by Danai Gurira). Her storyline varies READ MORE→
Hi-Light: Black Opal’s Aksanti Collection Blends Beauty, Art and Empowerment With its Brand Ambassador Noella Coursaris
Noella Coursaris is a model, entrepreneur, and Black Opal brand ambassador but life hasn’t always been sweet. In fact, it’s Coursaris’ personal tragedy that lead READ MORE→
5 Black Illustrators You Should Know
Drawing while black isn’t just a hashtag, it’s a movement. Black illustrators are using social media platforms for visibility and carving out ways to put READ MORE→
The Shape-Shifting ‘Vixen’ of DC Comics: The Animals She Becomes and the Actresses Who Look Nothing Like Her
Cautionary tales involving animals run deep in African Folklore. There’s The Snake and the Frog, Anansi the Spider, Clever Jackal Gets Away, and even in READ MORE→
Madam Slay: The Female Villain That Could Bring Kilmonger Back To The Screen
There is a meme making its rounds on the internet that says Teyana Taylor should play Madam Slay in the next Black Panther movie. Taylor READ MORE→
Misty Knight: Unsung Super Hero
Many people may have discovered Marvel Comics’ Misty Knight on Netflix’s Luke Cage and The Defenders. That iteration of the character was played by Simone READ MORE→
The Balancing Act of Amanda Waller in the DC Universe
Amanda Waller, also known as White Queen, Black King, Mockingbird, or The Wall, is a formidable character in the DC Comics Universe. The character’s first READ MORE→
From Comics to Education
One of the biggest takeaways from any comic book convention is that comics are a great tool for entertainment, but also education. They provide commentary READ MORE→
Captain Monica Rambeau: Unsung Hero
Marvel fans are gearing up for Captain Marvel, which premieres in theaters on March 8 and stars Brie Larson as the title character. The movie READ MORE→
The Textile Queen – Ruth Carter’s Magic Touch For the Win!
We’re gearing up for the 91st Academy Awards and Black Panther’s nomination gives us a lot to look forward to. Black Panther breaks another boundary READ MORE→