Source: IGN This week has been jammed pack with trailers. From Iron Fist, Samurai Jack, and so many other announcements. But DC will not be outdone. They just gave us the first looks of Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. IGN released this earlier today on Facebook. The Judas Contract is a classic Titans story … Continue reading The Verse: The Hunt Begins!
Around The Net: This Gif Is 4C
Source: Twitter So we are in full swing of Black History Month and #28DaysofBlackCosplay, but we wanted to take a bit of time to highlight some amazing current black art. So I ran across this tweet the other day. I found this to be so amazing, the struggles and journey of black hair is … Continue reading Around The Net: This Gif Is 4C
Cosplayers of Color: A Late Bloomer, But Major Force
Cosplayers of Color is back with another amazing feature. Today to keep the momentum of #28DaysofBlackCosplay, we have AshaAnime Cosplay. We got to sit down and talk with this really dope cosplayer and we wanted to make sure you guys got to know her like we do. Bobbo: So, can you tell our readers a bit … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: A Late Bloomer, But Major Force
The Verse: Jack Is Back
Holy time traveling samurai folks! So we have all known that the Samurai Jack continuation has been quickly approaching, but finally, we get our first looks at it all today. Toonami released a trailer on their Facebook account this morning and here it is. We have learned so much but are still left with … Continue reading The Verse: Jack Is Back
Cosplayers of Color: We’re Going Ghost!
Hey guys! Cosplayers of Color is back and ready to give you readers a look at some of our favorite cosplayers doing what they love. Up first, we have the lovely Otaku Skum Cosplay! Don't forget to check her out on her Facebook page and give her a follow. We got a chance to sit … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: We’re Going Ghost!
Around The Net: We Will Sure Miss Uncle Joe
Well, the election is over and it didn't really turn out the way we all predicted. We are now looking at the next four years with Agent Orange, I mean... "Donald Trump", as our commander-in-chief. I'm gonna be honest, things look bleak, but the internet does what they do best: Mask our emotional depressed nature … Continue reading Around The Net: We Will Sure Miss Uncle Joe
The Toxicity of Blerd Culture
By: Squish Shelton I could never be fully invested or immersed in "mainstream" nerd/geek culture. ESPECIALLY Black nerd/geek culture. It's a toxic ass environment for Black women/femme nerds, LGBTQ nerds, and those of us who are at those intersections. Yeah, I damn said it. And, yes, I can hear your inward groans and your screams of "SJW!!!" at your … Continue reading The Toxicity of Blerd Culture
Water Seed and FFJB Music Group @ 1904 Music Hall
So I thought the other day would be like any other Wednesday, but I was wrong... in a good way. You ever get invited out, reply to the Facebook event, but the show still slips your mind until that moment? There is no such thing as a bad show in my opinion, especially if it's … Continue reading Water Seed and FFJB Music Group @ 1904 Music Hall
GazeWorthy: Deathstroke Takes Aim
Today something big happened. Ben Affleck on his twitter released a video that is setting the internet on fire at the moment. This is major. We all know that Ben Affleck is in charge of the new solo Batman film and we know only so little about it, but this may be a hint towards … Continue reading GazeWorthy: Deathstroke Takes Aim
#MusicMonday: Cocoa Beach
With Summer coming to an end and Fall quickly approaching, you may need a bit of a pick me up. I feel like this year is going so fast that you can't stop and take it all in. But then this came across my desk. I've been listening to it all day. Cocoa Beach is … Continue reading #MusicMonday: Cocoa Beach
Block Mangafesto: Mahou Shoujo of the End
By: Ashe Hope you enjoyed the last review I wrote. I've missed writing these and typing in general (just writing mostly, lol). This manga I have a lot of love for and I've enjoyed reading each update. So here we go! The manga is called Mahou Shoujo of the End (or, if you like the … Continue reading Block Mangafesto: Mahou Shoujo of the End
Cartoons and Black Lives Matter
By: MoonLight Lotus Growing up there weren't many black cartoon characters. When there were, they were most likely the token black person. I can only name 4 cartoons with a majority black cast. My favorite was the "Proud Family". I loved it as a kid, I love it even more now. The grand question now is, … Continue reading Cartoons and Black Lives Matter
Block Mangafesto: Peacemaker
It has been a very long time since I wrote a review and I'll just wing it as I always do with most things. So, I hope you enjoy this manga review~ In my manga traversing, I found this western manga called Peacemaker, which was created by Ryouki Miragawa, and ran from June 19, 2007 to May 19, … Continue reading Block Mangafesto: Peacemaker
Block Mangafesto: Where’s My Season 2
This week we were given two major announcements for shows we all love. One was a given to be renewed and the other was long awaited and highly demanded. First up is the anime that took the world and internet by storm, One Punch Man. There have been rumors and questions swirling about, but … Continue reading Block Mangafesto: Where’s My Season 2
GazeWorthy: First Looks At ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’
Shooting has begun on "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and now pictures from the set are surfacing. It's actually quite fast how all of this is coming along. Just think, not too long ago it was a pipe dream that Spider-man would show up in the MCU, now look at us. The photos show Tom Holland, in … Continue reading GazeWorthy: First Looks At ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’
The Verse: The Temple Doors Re-open
It's been twenty-one long years, but Nickelodeon has dropped some news that made us feel like we were all kids again. They recently announced two projects slated for later this year. One was the long-awaited "Hey Arnold" movie to give us closure on that series, that will be another post. But they also dropped this one … Continue reading The Verse: The Temple Doors Re-open
The Verse: The Protector Returns!
So Netflix has been coming with hit after hit, from the Marvel Series, Seven Deadly Sins, and even Fuller House. But now they are going at it again and are not letting the momentum waiver. So we learned this month that they will be taking on one of our classic childhood shows, Voltron. This is … Continue reading The Verse: The Protector Returns!
The Playlist: The Loss of A Linden Blvd. Legend
"Here's a funky introduction of how nice I am. Tell your mother, tell your father, send a telegram." Today we are hearing that we have lost a founding member of the iconic Hip-Hop duo A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg. The news first came from DJ Chuck Chillout reporting his passing on twitter this morning. … Continue reading The Playlist: The Loss of A Linden Blvd. Legend
Melanie Martinez: Creepy Cute Songstress
Are you into Kawaii fashion? Love a good eerie story? Maybe just a fan of a good Lolita? Well Melanie Martinez rocking two-toned hair and gothic Lolita dress is bringing kawaii fashion to mainstream. Imagine my surprise to see a girl singing about family secrets in a face full of Kawaii, two-toned hair and a … Continue reading Melanie Martinez: Creepy Cute Songstress
The Chopping Block: Twenty Dolla Make Ya Holla!
Plating is not everything, while small places are fun and one bite for friends in your self. A share entree is great too, but two people might not order the same thing. I felt like being random and make a share entree lunch for 20 bucks and not use much cookwear. Today post is oven … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Twenty Dolla Make Ya Holla!
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