This Year’s Supergirl
Originally published at Bitch Flicks At 8 years old, I would wake up early every Saturday morning to tune in
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Author: Dennis R. Upkins
Love For Leslie Jones
I’ll say this much for the new Ghostbusters film, it’s staying true to the spirit of the franchise. Apparently. Just
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A Special Hypericon Moment
So this past weekend was Hypericon. One of my favorite cons, it’s special to me because I get to see
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Gods of the Arena
As a queer person of color, I can say firsthand that it’s rare my existence is acknowledged in the media,
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The Inconvenient Truth In Advertising
So recently Rose McGowan made headlines expressing outrage over the X-Men: Apocalypse billboard ad that showcases Ivan Ooze, I mean
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Oh Hail To The Hydra
So recently Marvel released Captain America: Steve Rogers. At the conclusion of the comic, Rogers reveals he’s a double agent
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Rest in Power, Ali
Pugilist, champion, leader, prophet, husband, father, excellence. Muhammad Ali earned many titles. But only two words adequately define him: The
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Review: X-Men Apocalypse
X-Men Apocalypse. I swore I wouldn’t write a review for the film. Primarily because any review I penned would pale
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Art Imitating Life
The following events are true. The following events are not a joke. I really wish the following events were a
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Kickstarter Secrets with Greg Pak
Recently Fearless Leader (known to some of you as Keith Chow), informed the N.O.C. collective that legendary comic book writer
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Venturing Into the Badlands
One of my favorite television series in the last year is Into the Badlands. The noirish dystopian Wuxia drama is
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Remembering Eugie Foster
Like many others I was saddened and heartbroken to hear about the passing of esteemed speculative fiction author Eugie Foster.
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A Non Spoiler Review of Captain America: Civil War
If the first two Captain America films are any indication, I’ve learned not to watch them with any expectations good
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Coming Soon: Dr. Beyond and the Agents of ABOVE
If ever there were a family of real life superheroes, it would be the Pogue Clan. Their story is an inspirational
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Night of the Waking Astronomer
Being stuck in Nashville — proud home of country music, the Confederacy, and the Klan — I don’t go out
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Battle On, Amazons
Prior to Gal Gadot being tapped to portray Wonder Woman for the DC Extended Universe, there was an online campaign
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Color Commentary: Batman Bad Blood
Color Commentary returns and this time we’re taking on the 2016 animated motion picture, Batman: Bad Blood. This commentary is
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Superman: Seeing Double (Standards)
So last weekend Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters and proved to be a box office hit. For
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Never Buy Black Panther Graphic Novels During Black History Month
I’m always fascinated when white geeks go on and on about how accepting and wonderful geek culture is. I don’t
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Paladins: An Interview With Vaughn R. Demont
Recently I had the opportunity to meet and connect with author Vaughn R. Demont. A talented writer and an all-around
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A Special Tribute to Toni Morrison
So last week Literary Phenom, Nobel Prize Winner, and Black Excellence Personified Toni Morrison celebrated her 85th birthday. This woman
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Roundtable: The Importance of Black Superheroes
Originally published at All Comics Considered. Truly honored to be invited to participate in this very important discussion for ‪#‎BlackHistoryMonth‬.
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Why Dwayne McDuffie Was Better Than You
One cannot discuss black excellence (specifically in speculative fiction) without discussing one of the most gifted and progressive storytellers, ever
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