Independent Creators

Looking For Leia Debuts at Dragon Con

Looking For Leia Debuts at Dragon Con

Friday afternoon, Dragon Con attendees became the first viewers to see three episodes of Looking For Leia. The brainchild of director Annalise Ophelian, the docu-series explores the contributions and experiences of women and non-binary fans of the Star Wars universe. These fans are often relegated […]

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 […]

Tessering Beyond Wakanda: How Black Creators Can Channel Our Excitement into Future Success

Tessering Beyond Wakanda: How Black Creators Can Channel Our Excitement into Future Success

Be a Warrior. Wakanda forever! Be a creative and tell a story that needs to be told, or be the consumer that buys the story that you so desperately wanted. Either way, let’s not let the sun set on the time to push creatives of […]

Behind the Ink: Paloma Hernando and Sunmi of Dandelion Wine Collective

Behind the Ink: Paloma Hernando and Sunmi of Dandelion Wine Collective

If you’re ever looking for more comic book publishers who elevate diverse creators, please do not forget to check out Dandelion Wine Collective. Founded by creators Paloma Hernando and Sunmi, the small, Baltimore – based company is here to focus on inclusive artists with unique […]

Comic Book Review: Eventide from Grub Machine Comics

Comic Book Review: Eventide from Grub Machine Comics

Grub Machine’s Eventide is here to ask one major question: who do we become when we find ourselves face-to-face with soul-snatching peril? Five teenagers are about to find out, firsthand. The premiere issue – which drops today – introduces us to Connor Wood, a high […]