My first take on The Creator was that it was written as the PR that Artificial Intelligence desperately needs right now. ChatGPT is being heralded as the biggest threat to writing and critical thinking anywhere. WGA and SAG-Aftra contract negotiations were and still are stalled by the...
Science Fiction
Top Ten Most Influential Black Speculative Media
Happy Black Speculative Fiction Month, y'all. Since I was a kid, Black sci-fi and fantasy have nurtured my imagination to fill it with wonder, creativity, and some clever turns of phrase. As an adult, I am grateful that there is a plethora of Black sci-fi and fantasy...
Review/ Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire
Inspired by Africa’s diverse histories and cultures, Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire is a captivating 10-episode animated Afro-futuristic anthology series created by Triggerfish that premiered on Disney+ on 5 July 2023. Triggerfish is a computer animation film studio...
The Necessity of a Black Gay Sci-Fi Chaos: An Interview with Author Brent Lambert
When you’re in the art/creative industry, you tend to make connections that stay with you for years and years. Upon creating Is’nana the Were-Spider, I met Brent Lambert, a journalist on the other side of the country who wanted to interview me about my upcoming...
JOYSTICK ANGELS COMIC RETURNS TO KICKSTARTER AIMS TO SURPASS PREVIOUS RECORD
Los Angeles, CA – August 15, 2023 – Red Arcis Entertainment (RAE) Comics, the innovative indie publisher known for their flagship series "Okemus" and "Okemus Dark History," returns to the spotlight with yet another crowdfunding campaign.. RAE Comics is back with the...
Comic Book Creators Announce New Series, ‘Hammer’
Greg Anderson Elysée is no stranger to BlackSci-Fi.com readers. His comic book work has been featured on the website for award-winning projects such as Is'nana the We're-Spider, and he's now a part of the BlackSci-Fi writing team. Today he and the talented artist/...
Interview with Jack Harris, Creator of ‘Terminus Veil’
For fans of Call of Duty, Ghost in the Shell, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, and 24, Terminus Veil might be the series for you. Recently, Jack Harris, the creator of the action/ sci-fi comic book series, took a moment to talk with BlackSci-Fi.com about his recently...
Award-Winning Creators Rodney Barnes and Vashti Harrisonheadline Virtual “Summer Camp” for Creatives
Press Release [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - June 23, 2023 - If you’re a writer or artist looking to level up their skills, the Virtuous Con Summer Workshop Series is exactly what you need. Brought to you by Virtuous Con, the popular virtual comic book, fantasy,...
Juneteenth Horror Recommendations
Horror has always been my favorite genre. As a kid, I wanted so badly to see more horror stories that centered on Black characters where they were main… not the sidekick or supporting characters on the side or the first victims, etc. These past few years, I’ve been...
Trailer/ Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire
Check out the new trailer for the upcoming Disney + animated original Afrofuturist series, Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire. From the series official summary, "Ten African creators present stories featuring new worlds of advanced technology, spirits and much more." The...
SUBSUME Announces Actress and Activist, Erika Alexander, as Keynote Speaker at 4thAnnual ‘Creative Juneteenth’ Event
Press Release Atlanta, GA - June 2, 2023 - SUBSUME, an esteemed lifestyle community and tech-startup inAtlanta led by creator and futurist, Dedren Snead, is thrilled to announce actress and activist,Erika Alexander, as their celebrity guest for their upcoming...
Review/ Dream Empire’s: Signs of the Gathering
Written by: Akpoebi Tno Daniel Dan-Asisah Edited by: Tamara-Tonye Dan-Asisah Art by: Tno Daniel Dan-Asisah Science fiction has always been something I have enjoyed for a long time and has been dominated by non-marginalized people for the majority of its existence. So...
RANDY CORNELL ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT SCI-FI BOOK TITLED, “GRANDMA GOODY.”
Press Release 04/17/2023. Randy Cornell, a new yet versatile author, has announced the release of his action-packed debut science fiction novel titled, Grandma Goody. This book narrates how an old lady takes it upon herself to punish anyone involved in criminal acts....
On the Blerdar: THE SISKO DAY! – Honoring and Celebrating Benjamin Sisko
Here at BlackSci-Fi.com, we've expounded at length on why Captain Benjamin Sisko is one of our favorite Star Trek captains. It looks like someone else feels the same way that we do. Check out the latest On the Blerdar event! From the website: "Cirroc Lofton Jake Sisko...
Review/ The Last Count of Monte Cristo
Written by: Ayize Jama-Everett Art by: Tristan Roach Published by: Abrams ComicArts - Megascope As the title implies, The Last Count of Monte Cristo is a re-imagining of Alexandre Dumas’ timeless tale of endurance, courage, and revenge. The work is part of a new line...
On The Blerdar: The Rhythm of Time
Check out our latest featured book in On the Blerdar series! This week we're focusing on a new YA science fiction co-written by non other than musician and film director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. From the book's website: "From the Academy Award–winning,...
On The Blerdar: Virtuous Con 2023
Check out the latest On the Blerdar event! From the website: "Virtuous Con is a company created by Cerece Rennie Murphy that produces and hosts virtual events, as a vehicle for independent science fiction, fantasy, and comics creators to grow an audience for their...
The BlackSci-Fi.com Online Campaign Corner/ 133art Season Pass: A Year of 133art Comics
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, GoFund...
On The Blerdar: Fevered Dreams/Film Screening
Check out the latest On the Blerdar event! From the website: "In recognition of Black History month, join us for the screening of a short film Fevered Dreams afterward, writer and producer (L.M Davis) will engage in a question and answer session with the audience."...
I Couldn’t Have Imagined This: Black Woman Wonder and Why We Need More of It
#BlackGirlMagic. #BlackBoyJoy. In the year of unnecessary Avatars, 2023, we are all familiar with these concepts. If not, I hope you soon cast off whatever rock has been crushing you and get into the spaces that these notions have opened and the new lens they have...
Get Ready for ECBACC 2023!
Press Release The COUNTDOWN BEGINS for ECBACC!The East Coast Black of Comics Convention is Near!Join us on Saturday May 20th, 2023 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY STUDENT FACULTY CENTER3340 N. Broad St. Phila., PA 19140 For Comics Book Workshops, AfriCoz Cosplay Contest,Panels,...
