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Review: Captain Marvel

Review: Captain Marvel

“Women cannot and will not be stopped!” That’s basically my takeaway from Marvel’s latest film and first foray with a woman at the helm, Captain Marvel. In case you aren’t an avid comic book reader: Captain Marvel follows the origin story of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson, […]

Review: Aquaman

Review: Aquaman

**The following review contains mild spoilers.** What can I say about Aquaman? That I had a darn good time witnessing the rise of a new hero! Immediately following the events of Justice League, Arthur Curry a.k.a Aquaman (Jason Momoa) is shortly reunited with his father […]

On Earth As It Is In X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills is Still Relevant Today

On Earth As It Is In X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills is Still Relevant Today

On a cloudless moonlit night two black children run for their lives. One of the children is eleven and the other just turned nine the previous week. They are “So young… so innocent… to know such terror.” Luck is not on their side this particular […]

Behind the Ink: Jamila Rowser, Robyn Smith and Wash Day

Behind the Ink: Jamila Rowser, Robyn Smith and Wash Day

While there tends to be a premium placed on the concept of spontaneity, there can be such beauty in routine. For instance, varying hair care rituals for Black women can serve as moments of self care, self love, peace, even as a chance to re-center […]

Review: Here’s Why You Should Be Checking Out Black Mask Studios’ The Wilds

Review: Here’s Why You Should Be Checking Out Black Mask Studios’ The Wilds

So it’s not really been a secret, but I’ve been taking a bit of a break from comics and comics culture. I’ve been rereading old favorites over the years, but haven’t really dived into anything recent. There’s been a lot of talent coming to the […]