Random thoughts and ideas by myself and contributors dealing with Black Superheroes, Black Video Game characters, Dark skinned Anime Characters, Real Life Black Heroes (Writers and Artists), and Black Supervillains.
The X-Men are arguably the most important superhero team in not just the Marvel Universe but in all of comics. Throughout it’s inception many mutants have come and gone. With Hickman’s X-men burning up the sales chart it’s time we look back
Mortal Kombat 2020 is out. Reception is mixed at best but even I can’t deny that the movie has so many video game nods that I chuckled more than a few times. As a millennial who played both the first and second
Very early in my career, I wasn’t getting work, couldn’t get anyone to pay attention to my stuff. Not until meeting Howard Chaykin, who in a single hour at a con became my advocate at the DC booth. He got eyes on
Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian-American author of Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism for children and adults. Her works include WHO FEARS DEATH (in development at HBO into a TV series), the BINTI novella trilogy, THE BOOK OF PHOENIX, the AKATA books and LAGOON. She
With all DC Comics talk of a black man taking over the Batman mantle it had me thinking about the black men [and women] that have already been either Batman [or Batwoman/Batgirl], worn the bat symbol, or been a martial artist associated
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also called Bisexual Pride Day, Bi Visibility Day, CBD, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day) is observed annually on September 23 to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community, and the history of bisexuality. Voodoo
This year is the tenth anniversary of this website. It’s been a wild ride. From being the only place that celebrated the 20th anniversary of a Milestone to being the first place to even have biographies for many of these characters it
Originally inhabited by the indigenous Arawak and Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people were either killed or died of diseases to which they had no immunity, and
“A leader…is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.”- Nelson Mandela Icon #1 opens with an Alien crash land
I just had one of those days at work where you really need to remind yourself to remain calm at all times…anyway, today is celebrated as International women’s day! To commemorate I want to shout out the powerful women that are beside,
It’s NEW YEAR’S DAY and for the first time since…forever…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
It’s that time of year where the federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, (on July 4, 1776) is celebrated. To all my American fans I hope you have an awesome day! To celebrate
“If you’re not ready to die for it, put the word ‘freedom’ out of your vocabulary.” – Malcolm X It’s not easy being me…with over 70,000 fans across all social media and over 15,000,000 views World of Black Heroes is a big deal.
Father’s day is always one of mixed emotions. It’s been twenty two years since my dad died. There is so much I never got to say, so many unresolved questions, so many experiences unshared. I remember vividly however the comics he would
It’s here finally the annual comics to read each year. In case you’ve been living under a rock you need to catch up on our yearly recommendations below before digging deep into 2019! 18 Comics To Read in 2016: Black Superhero Edition
Hate is a choice. Sexual orientation is not… Comics and superheroes have taught me a lot over the years. Before we dive in let us clear the air, I’m from a homophobic culture and a homophobic family. My fans have taught me