Cosplayers of Color: Going Back to Kali

The Cosplayers of Color rolls on and we're going going, back back to see a good friend of ours here on The Block, Kali Neko. If you don't remember Ms. Neko, she was our second guest on the podcast for guess what, our cosplay show. I just KNEW we had to interview and get everybody … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Going Back to Kali

Cosplayers of Color: Bree The V! As Seen on TV

What is good guys, we have finally commenced with the Cosplayers of color and we have talked with everyone, and I want to share the hilarity with us all. So the first Feature is Ms. Bree The V, you guys may know her from some of the post on the fan page we have shared … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Bree The V! As Seen on TV

The Verse: Spidey Swings On Home

The comic book Gods have finally smiled down and just handed us the greatest news of the week. Spider-man, everyone's friendly neighborhood web-slinger is finally swinging his way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sony officially announced a partnership with Disney/Marvel to bring our favorite witty wall crawler to the same universe as Iron Man, Captain … Continue reading The Verse: Spidey Swings On Home

Cosplayers Of Color

This month has been always a time to reflect and look back on the great achievements of pioneers of African-American History. We have all heard the stories and seen the documentaries. We know that it is important to know from where we came from, but where are we heading next. We know here on The … Continue reading Cosplayers Of Color

The Verse: Streets On Fire (Trailer)

So today was the day we got our first teaser trailer of Netflix's Daredevil, and boy it did not disappoint. We see in this trailer Matthew Murdock doing what he does best, confessing his sins. And with the footage shown, does he have a lot of sinning to make up for. This also shows the … Continue reading The Verse: Streets On Fire (Trailer)

Comic Shop On The Block: Poppa’s Got A Brand New Power

So as we learned yesterday, it isn't too late to teach an old dog new tricks. DC released that in the upcoming issue of Superman, the Man of Steel will be getting a new weapon to his arsenal. Writers have been developing this story they have dubbed "Men of Tomorrow" where Superman meets a kindred … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: Poppa’s Got A Brand New Power

Comic Shop On The Block: Is The Marvel Universe Really Over?

So Marvel dropped a huge bomb on us today with their announcement to end all of the active Universes we have come to know and love. So if you are thinking this is some sort of joke or stunt, it's not this is not a drill people. So How are they going to do this? … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: Is The Marvel Universe Really Over?

Comic Shop On The Block X The Playlist: Run The Comics

So this week Marvel and Rolling Stone revealed some new variant covers for Deadpool #25 and Howard The Duck #2 coming in April. And you might be asking what's so interesting about that? I tell you these are on point. They pay homage to the rising rap duo Killer Mike and El-P better known as … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block X The Playlist: Run The Comics

The Verse: Didn’t See That Coming

Okay, with the puns aside, last night's mid-season finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D was truly amazing. They have finally built up to reveal the major set of secrets that we have been waiting on and also offered us the next step into the Marvel Universe. *Spoilers* Careful if you have not watched last night's episode … Continue reading The Verse: Didn’t See That Coming

Comic Shop On The Block: C.O.W.L. (Chigago’s Organized Workers League) #1

So, it's been a minute since you guys have paid a visit to The Comic Shop huh? I've been busy reading away for you, and I've stumbled upon a beauty of a gem. This one is a comic published By Image Comics called C.O.W.L. This comic takes us to an alternate universe where Superheroes were … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: C.O.W.L. (Chigago’s Organized Workers League) #1

Comic Shop On The Block: I’m A Leaf On The Feels

Wow, this indeed has touched me. The .gif that you are witnessing was created by Steven Bryne. He has been the creator of many of amazing animated adventures we know and love, but today he is giving us a sneak peek into his world of The Animated Adventures of Firefly, and boy does it tug at … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: I’m A Leaf On The Feels

Comic Shop On The Block: Legends Of The Dark Knight (Halloween Comicfest)

What is good guys. So keeping with Ashe's Halloween theme from the Mangafesto, I wanted to bring you guys a little review myself. Now if you didn't know, today is Halloween Comicfest. It's a day where shops and distributors get together and the public some free comics. It's like another Free Comic Book Day, technically … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: Legends Of The Dark Knight (Halloween Comicfest)

Weekly Geekly: Episode 1

What is good Blockheads. We got something new for you, so I wanted to get a few of my friends together and we're gonna do something nice for you guys. I am starting up a new YouTube series called Weekly Geekly. This will be a 30 minute weekly wrap up show that will give you … Continue reading Weekly Geekly: Episode 1

The Verse: Avengers 2 Trailer Leak

You know how much we love leaks around here on the Block. So when we saw it dropped YOU KNOW we had to give you guys the goodies. The Avengers 2 Trailer is dropping on ABC Next week during Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But you have been seeing it on the interwebs all night and I … Continue reading The Verse: Avengers 2 Trailer Leak

Comic Shop On The Block: Batman And Robin #33 (Robin Rises)

What is good blockheads, today in the shop we're taking a look at Batman And Robin #33. The recent death of Robin has been taking a huge toll on Batman, because he lost his one and only true son, also mostly because his crazy Grandfather has taken his body and is trying to resurrect him … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: Batman And Robin #33 (Robin Rises)

Suit Up!: Rep your Hoodie

What is good guys. While having fun and blogging with you Blockheads, and there's something that I notice we all do... Wear clothes, so with that I wanted to start up thisI'm calling it Suit Up because we nerds, freaks and geeks have a certain way of style. It's taken us decades to cultivate it … Continue reading Suit Up!: Rep your Hoodie

Comic Shop On The Block: Irredeemable Ant-Man #1-#2

The shop is open once again guys, so what is good.  In this installment of the Comic Shop we'll be digging a little into something that I've been trying to avoid. We're gonna talk about the new guy, Eric O'Grady. I am a Ant-Man fan, more so a Hank Pym fan, and when this series … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: Irredeemable Ant-Man #1-#2

Block Mangafesto: Oyasumi Punpun

And now, another manga review! I hope everyone liked the last one. “Oyasumi Punpun” (or “Goodnight Punpun”) is a manga written and illustrated by Inio Asano. You may recognize his name as he created the manga “Solanin” in 2005. I happened on this manga around the start of this year—I had seen a page from … Continue reading Block Mangafesto: Oyasumi Punpun

Comic Shop On The Block: Ultimate Spider-man

What is good guys, today at the shop I'm giving you a review on The Ultimate Comics Spider-man Vol. 1. Well actually, I read through Volumes 1-3, so lets just go through those too.   It took me a while to actually get around to this, with all my work on the block and my … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: Ultimate Spider-man

A Tremendous Day On The Block

We here on the block want to thank all of you guys for showing us love yesterday on the premieres of our two shows "Looking For A Hero " and "The Man Behind The League" which combined were 245 PLAYS/DOWNLOADS ON ITS FIRST DAY!!!! We also want to thank Anthony Piper for coming through and … Continue reading A Tremendous Day On The Block