Here at BlackSci-Fi.com, we're big fans of the Gibbs Sisters, (Shawnee and Shawnelle Gibbs), the creative team behind the critically acclaimed and award-nominated series, The Invention of E.J. Whitaker. We spoke at length with them about the first issue in the series, and you can check out that interview here. Recently we've been provided with preview images of the most recent issue in the...
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On the Blerdar- Check out ‘Her: Gods and Monsters’
For lovers of fantasy and high adventure, check out the latest installment in Malachi Bailey's Her series, Her: Gods and Monsters. In our continuing goal of spreading the word about prose works that align with the focus of BlackSci-Fi.com, we wanted to shine a light...
The Apollo Celebrates HARLEM WEEK with a Free Panel Discussion about Harlem’s Own Luke Cage
Press Release WHAT: On Saturday, August 14 at 11 am ET, the Apollo Theater will celebrate HARLEM WEEK and Free Comic Book Day, the largest annual comic book event, with an exploration of Harlem-based superhero, Luke Cage. This free virtual panel of comic...
Check out ‘Marvel’s Avengers – Road to Wakanda: Children of T’Chaka’
In the lead-up to the release of Marvel's Avengers-Black Panther: War for Wakanda expansion, Marvel, Square Enix, and Crystal Dynamics are giving us some awesome Black Panther world content. From the below clip's summary, "Watch Road to Wakanda: Children of T'Chaka to...
David Kirkman’s ‘Hardware’ Has Release Date
Coming off the heels of a solid weekend premiere in St. Louis, director/ screenwriter David Kirkman and Woke Nation Studios have revealed a release date for their next film, Hardware. The film will hit YouTube on August 13th. The final chapter in the critically...
Report: HBO Max and Michael B. Jordan Teaming up For Val-Zod/ Superman Project
According to Collider.com, Michael B. Jordan is creating a Val-Zod/ Superman limited series for HBO Max. From the article, "Michael B. Jordan and his production company Outlier Society are developing their own Black Superman project for HBO Max that centers on the...
Check Out the New Poster for Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’
We've got a new film poster release for Jordan Peele's upcoming film Nope. The movie is slated to be released next summer and will star Get Out actor and Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Oscar-nominee Steven Yeun. This will be Peele's third directorial...
On The Blerdar: ACCESS GUIDE BLACK COMIC BOOK FAIR
Press Release DATE: Saturday, July 31st 12pm-5pmLOCATION: Anyone Comics1216 Union Street, Brooklyn NY 11225 About the Access Guide Black Comic Book Fair Join us on the sidewalks in front of Anyone Comics located in Crown Heights Brooklyn for a celebration of...
FIRST LOOK: Step Back Into the Gotham City of Tim Burton’s Seminal Classic ‘Batman’ movies!
Press Release Step back into the Gotham of Tim Burton’s seminal classic Batman movies on August 10! Batman ’89 by screenwriter Sam Hamm (Batman, Batman Returns) and artist Joe Quinones (Dial H for Hero) will pull on a number of threads left dangling by the prolific...
The BlackSci-Fi.com Online Campaign Corner/ ‘BLACK VANS’: LGBT/queer/POC cyberpunk super-hero comic
In our continuing goal of highlighting BlackSci-Fi and contributions by creators of color and works featuring characters of color across the various creative spectrums, we here at BlackSci-Fi.com are going to highlight some awesome Kickstarter, Seed and Spark,...
The Vantage: Inhouse Multiverse EXPANDS with New Kickstarter
Press Release Summary: Vantage:Inhouse Productions returns to Kickstarter with TWO (2) Comics: Never Too Late & Point of Authority: Family TiesNew titles are SEQUELS to fan favorite V:IPhase One titles, The Trouble w/Love and Origins Unknown,...
Check out ‘Aceblade: Villain Season’ on Kickstarter
Press Release Army Veteran turned Comic creator, Danny J Quick discusses the frustrations of morality with his 7th comic book release “Aceblade: VIllain Season” Even though Danny’s former Publisher Short Fuse Media group closed its doors in May of 2021, Danny is only...
VIRTUAL GENRE FILM FESTIVAL NIGHTSTREAM RETURNS OCT. 7-13
Press Release Monday, July 12th, 2021 — The Boston Underground Film Festival (MA), Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (NY), North Bend Film Festival (WA) and the Overlook Film Festival (LA) will re-team this fall to present a second edition of NIGHTSTREAM. Originally...
On The Blerdar: 5th Blerd City Virtual Con
Check out the 5th Blerd City Virtual Con which will take place from July 9-11. From the event's website, "BLERD CITY CON’s 2021 Virtual Con is a Black convergence taking place Friday through Sunday, July 9- 11th weekend, which delves into the nerd sphere bringing...
DC Should Use Gaming to Popularize Batwing
We learned recently that we will be seeing the character Batwing in the CW Batwoman series. Actor Camrus Johnson has been cast in the role (or rather to expand his role as Luke Fox), and we’ll actually see the character quite soon. Reportedly, the transformation of...
The BlackSci-Fi.com Online Campaign Corner/ Is’nana the Were-Spider: Birthday Day
In our continuing goal of highlighting BlackSci-Fi and contributions by creators of color and works featuring characters of color across the various creative spectrums, we here at BlackSci-Fi.com are going to highlight some awesome Kickstarter, Seed and Spark,...
Virtuous Con’s Juneteenth Convention celebrates Black Excellence in sci-fi, comics, fantasy, science gaming and more!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [WASHINGTON, D.C.] JUNE 16. 2021 After their successful virtual Black History Month event in February, Virtuous Con is once again spotlighting Black creators in comics, sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming at Virtuous Con: Juneteenth, this Saturday and...
SUBSUME SUMMIT 2021 HOSTS VIRTUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF STEM AND THE ARTS
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA—MAY 28, 2021—On June 18th-20th, SUBSUME Media will host a three day long celebration of pop culture, creativity and technological innovation called Subsume Summit. The event involves artisans, writers, vendors, and experts...
Meet ‘Batwing’ in CW’s ‘Batwoman’
As reported on Deadline.com, actor Camrus Johnson (who portrays Luke Fox in the CW Network series Batwoman) is suiting up as the popular DC Comics superhero, Batwing. From the Deadline story (potential story spoilers), "Johnson has portrayed Luke Fox since the pilot....
Award-winning writer Marc Bernardin and acclaimed artist Ariela Kristantina Present Adora and The Distance
Press Release June 3, 2021—New York, NY—Writers Guild Award and Inkpot Award-winning writer Marc Bernardin and acclaimed artist Ariela Kristantina’s highly anticipated original graphic novel Adora and The Distance will be available this June from comiXology...
Check Out a Scene From ‘Star Thieves’
We here at BlackSci-Fi.com are extremely hyped to see Star Thieves come to fruition. Long in production, the proejct looks to combine epic space opera storytelling, with an Afrofuturistic aesthetic. From the website: "A young priest is pulled into an adventure a...