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Marvel’s Miles Morales <i>What If...?</i> Comic Ignites Backlash for Featuring Racist Stereotypes

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Marvel’s Miles Morales What If...? Comic Ignites Backlash for Featuring Racist Stereotypes

In the latest issue of Miles Morales’ What If…? story, the character gets Thor’s powers, but not the same godly…

Stephanie Holland

6/21/22 10:00AM

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<i>Milestones in History</i> Uses Superheroes to Educate, Entertain Fans on Black History

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Milestones in History Uses Superheroes to Educate, Entertain Fans on Black History

The comic book anthology from Milestone Media and DC Comics features stories on Mae Jemison, the Queen of Sheba and…

Stephanie Holland

6/20/22 7:00AM

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Exclusive: New Book <i>Dreams of Wakanda</i> Explores the Lasting Impact of <i>Black Panther</i>

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Exclusive: New Book Dreams of Wakanda Explores the Lasting Impact of Black Panther

The book features personal essays, behind-the-scenes stories and illustrations that detail the film’s influence on…

Stephanie Holland

6/08/22 9:00AM

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WonderCon 2022 Showcases Black Talent

The annual convention returned in-person with many Black creators highlighting their projects.

Stephanie Holland

4/07/22 1:20PM

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Alicia Keys Releases Graphic Novel Based on 2012 Hit Song: <i>Girl on Fire</i>

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Alicia Keys Releases Graphic Novel Based on 2012 Hit Song: Girl on Fire

Girl on Fire hopes to inspire young girls to tap into their inner strength

Angela Johnson

3/11/22 1:45PM

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John Ridley Discusses Bringing Superheroes into the Real World in <i>The Other History of the DC Universe</i>

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John Ridley Discusses Bringing Superheroes into the Real World in The Other History of the DC Universe

John Ridley explains how his favorite characters fit in the real world and the DC Universe.

Stephanie Holland

2/25/22 3:30PM

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Exclusive: <i>Protectors of Wakanda</i> Highlights the History of the Dora Milaje

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Exclusive: Protectors of Wakanda Highlights the History of the Dora Milaje

The Root has the exclusive cover reveal for the upcoming Marvel journal, which showcases the lives and training of…

Stephanie Holland

2/24/22 10:00AM

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Marvel’s New Podcast Takes Fans Through the History of Black Panther

Nic Stone discusses her fascinating podcast journey through the origins of T’Challa and Wakanda.

Stephanie Holland

2/14/22 4:15PM

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John Ridley Discusses I Am Batman’s Black Caped Crusader

Jace Fox is the Batman of the future, and he takes the cowl from Gotham to New York.

Stephanie Holland

2/03/22 12:00PM

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Hey Y’all, I’m Like 95 Percent Certain <i>Loki</i> Just Set Up the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Next Thanos-Level Threat

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Hey Y’all, I’m Like 95 Percent Certain Loki Just Set Up the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Next Thanos-Level Threat

Loki might just be the nexus event for where the MCU goes next.

Joe Jurado

7/15/21 7:00PM

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Black Excellence: As the Hellfire Gala Comes to a Close, Ororo Munroe, a.k.a Storm, Makes History by Becoming the First Regent of the Solar System

Storm is the queen of Mars. Long live the new queen.

Joe Jurado

7/01/21 7:30PM

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Summer of Milestone: Writer Vita Ayala and Artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey on Turning <i>Static: Season One </i>Into a Certified Banger

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Summer of Milestone: Writer Vita Ayala and Artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey on Turning Static: Season One Into a Certified Banger

'Static: Season One' is currently available in comic shops and digital storefronts.

Joe Jurado

6/15/21 2:30PM

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Author Brandon Easton Talks How Blackness and a Chance Cosplay Experience Shaped <i>Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom</i>

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Author Brandon Easton Talks How Blackness and a Chance Cosplay Experience Shaped Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom

DC's latest Mister Miracle comic explores the challenges of being a Black man with a secret identity.

Joe Jurado

6/10/21 9:30AM

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It's Pride Month, So Let's Celebrate With Some of the Best Comics Centered on LGBTQ Characters

They're here, they're queer, and they're going to save the goddamn world.

Joe Jurado

6/08/21 5:30PM

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Issa Rae Will Wear the Mask in <i>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse </i>Sequel, Has Been Cast as Spider-Woman

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Issa Rae Will Wear the Mask in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Sequel, Has Been Cast as Spider-Woman

How do you do, true believers? I’m doing pretty okay, myself. I spent the weekend catching up on Donny Cates’ run on …

Joe Jurado

6/07/21 7:00PM

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PSA: Y'all, This is Probably the Best Time Ever To Be a Blerd

Growing up, it always felt like the things I was deeply interested in and the things that had that good-good…

Joe Jurado

6/03/21 5:30PM

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Y’all Know Godzilla Just Needs to Distract Kong With a White Woman and He Wins, Right?

Tomorrow, a clash of massive proportions will hit theater and TV screens in the form of Godzilla vs Kong. Now I love…

Joe Jurado

3/30/21 5:30PM

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Hardware, Icon and Static Will All Make Their Triumphant Return This Summer in <i>Milestone Returns</i>!

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Hardware, Icon and Static Will All Make Their Triumphant Return This Summer in Milestone Returns!

I’ve been in eager anticipation ever since it was announced last summer that the Milestone universe would make its…

Joe Jurado

3/24/21 7:00PM

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<i>Zack Snyder’s Justice League</i> Shows Just How Dirty the Theatrical Cut Did Ray Fisher

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Shows Just How Dirty the Theatrical Cut Did Ray Fisher

Let me get this out the way right quick: I was not initially on board with Zack Snyder’s Justice League (ZSJL). After…

Joe Jurado

3/19/21 2:00PM

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New to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Here’s Everything You Need to Watch to Prepare for the Premiere of <i>The Falcon and the Winter Soldier </i>

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New to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Here’s Everything You Need to Watch to Prepare for the Premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

The last two months saw WandaVision come out of nowhere and become one of the most talked about shows across the inte…

Joe Jurado

3/15/21 6:00PM

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