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A New Dawn for Black Mutants With the launch of Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X (2019), Marvel Comics entered the Krakoan Age—a radical reimagining of mutantkind’s status in the Marvel Universe. This new era saw mutants gain sovereignty,
A Hero with Chalk and Lightning In a world of flashy suits, alien powers, and billion-dollar tech, one of the most potent superheroes in the DC Universe wields an identity grounded not in science fiction, but in reality: Jefferson Pierce, a teacher,
Curtis Metcalf and the Mirror of Manhood There comes a moment in many men’s lives when the loyalty they’ve offered, the labor they’ve invested, and the ideals they’ve believed in come into question. For some, this comes quietly in midlife reflection. For
A Marriage Beyond Fantasy When Ororo Munroe, also known as Storm, and T’Challa, the Black Panther and King of Wakanda, were wed in Black Panther Vol. 4 #18 (2006), the event marked more than a simple union of two fictional characters. It
More Than Magic, More Than Myth For decades, comic books have been a mirror reflecting and distorting cultural identities. Few identities have been as mystified, misunderstood, and maligned as that of the Haitian character in Western media. Yet among the pages of
Bryce Copperfield aka Bleed was born as a Bleeder Vampire, Born Bleeders Vampires are a threat to all pure blooded Vampires…
Reclaiming the Unspoken Revolution When we speak of revolutions, names like Washington, Robespierre, or Bolívar dominate the conversation. Rarely does the name Jean-Jacques Dessalines or Toussaint Louverture get the reverence it deserves in mainstream education. Yet Haiti’s declaration of independence on January
A true menace to both the forces of good and evil, Absolver is beyond any moral construct, exacting vengeance for any spirit that summons him…
Larry Stroman and Todd Johnson’s comic book series “Tribe” holds a special place in the industry (And in my heart and collection) and has gained iconic status among fans of all of the 90’s. Here are just ten of the many reasons why “Tribe” is considered iconic…
A second generation army brat, Candace Cramer has been empowered by the Eternal Spirit of Liberty, Libertas to serve as a beacon of hope to her fellow man as the Superhero, Columbia: The Spirit of America!
Milestone Media’s Icon and DC Comics’ Superman, while sharing some similarities as iconic superheroes, also have notable differences that set them apart. Here are ten ways in which Icon differs from Superman…
In the Black Panther comics, Bast, also known as the Panther God or the Panther Goddess, is typically depicted as a powerful and mystical figure associated with the Black Panther superhero. The character’s representation as a large “white” feline has always been
If you’ve been a fan of this blog or our facebook page since the ate 2000’s you know I’m a huge fan of 90’s phenomenon Tribe. Larry Stroman one of the creators of Tribe is revered as an artistic icon in the
Happy New Year BH fans! I started this website in 2010. Social Media has changed dramatically since then. Facebook is no longer king. Cosplayers are now “influencers”. Reviewers have become Glyph award nominated writers. Black Panther has moved from an ever cancelled
Created by: Miles Silas Biggar Publisher: Dark Eagle World LLC 1st appearance: The Untold Story Jan. 2023 Nationality: BlackTeam Affiliations: None Legal Status: New York resident, with no criminal record Height: 6’1”, Weight: 210 lbs. Eye color: brown, hair color: black with a white
Because you demanded it, for the first time since…2020…my annual black comic books to read this year is ready! As always in case you’ve been living under a rock you need to catch up on our yearly recommendations check those out below!20
The Avengers are a fictional team of superheroes that appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 (cover-dated Sept. 1963), created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. Labeled “Earth’s Mightiest
With Inferno now in full swing and Jonothan Hickman’s time at the helm of the X-men line coming to a fast close, we look back at the influence, pop culture relevance, visibility, and just sheer clout of the Black mutant members of
The daughter of the X-men’s Storm and the Black Panther T’challa during the Dark Ages series in which Apocalypse has conquered the world after technology and electricity have become defunct [Dark Ages#1-4, 2021-2022] .
We celebrate the declaration of Haiti’s independence from France that was made on this day in 1804 with a list of Haitian Superheroes! Happy New Years!