Wednesday Comics Flashback: S.H.O.O.T. First

December 18, 2013February 4, 2015 The Nerds of Color

The penultimate issue of Justin Aclin and Nicolas Selma’s Dark Horse mini-series S.H.O.O.T. First is in comic shops across the country today. If you haven’t already, we suggest you stop by your local shop and pick up issues #1 and #2 because this is one of the best books on the racks today. Justin has been a great friend to the Nerds of Color during our short existence. Check out Keith’s thoughts on the first issue in the series and after the jump, watch the special episode of Hard NOC Life in which Keith and Justin have a one-on-one conversation about … Continue reading Wednesday Comics Flashback: S.H.O.O.T. First

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S.H.O.O.T. First, Ask Justin Aclin Questions

November 15, 2013March 7, 2014 The Nerds of Color

Justin Aclin (@justinaclin), the writer and creator of Dark Horse Comics’ S.H.O.O.T. First, joins Keith (@the_real_chow) for a special one-on-one interview to talk about one of the most fun, provocative, and diverse comics on the stands today.

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I’m Sick of White Dudes

November 15, 2013March 4, 2014 Keith Chow

Back in May, when the news broke that Michael B. Jordan (star of The Wire and Fruitvale Station) was being considered for the role of Johnny Storm in the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, let’s just say the internet wasn’t too happy about it. At the time, my friend and former editor Justin Aclin tweeted about it and then wrote about it on his blog. I’ve cross-posted the rest of Justin’s thoughts after the jump.

And come back later in the day as Justin will be my special guest on Hard N.O.C. Life where we’ll discuss his latest book for Dark Horse, S.H.O.O.T. First.

It's only a slight exaggeration to say I'd be fine with making ALL the superheroes in movies non-white. Bring it on.

— Justin Aclin (@justinaclin) May 2, 2013

As a white dude, I think I can safely say we're well enough represented in all sorts of media. We've had the lock on 70 years of superheroes

— Justin Aclin (@justinaclin) May 2, 2013

There is NO problem with stepping aside and letting these characters reflect the world we live in today.

— Justin Aclin (@justinaclin) May 2, 2013

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Dark Horse’s S.H.O.O.T. First Takes On Bad Religion

October 30, 2013February 4, 2015 Keith Chow

No not the influential punk band from the 80s — or even the Frank Ocean song, for that matter. Instead, the next big thing from Dark Horse Comics is a book about a covert team of agents that battle the seemingly supernatural forces bent on destroying our world. All the team has to cancel the apocalypse are weapons fueled only by their non-belief. That’s right, in S.H.O.O.T. First, a team of super atheists battle angels and demons. Think Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. but with Bill Maher as Coulson and Richard Dawkins as Fury.

It’s also my favorite comic book on the stands right now.

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