During the extremely long break we took from working on this blog last year and earlier this year, we were up to lots of things, including moderating a graphic novel panel at Books by the Banks and throwing a The Wiz-themed roller skating party for Halloween. One of us even served as a model for a comic book character. MeSseD revolves around Lilliput, a Filipina sewer worker who fights monsters underground while trying to keep the sewers clear. Late last year, our co-founder Aiesha was asked to be the character model for Fat Mucket, a badass Amanda Waller type who’s the manager of operations at the sewer district where Lilliput works. Dylan Speeg (the comic’s illustrator) took a bunch of reference photos of her, which he’s using to draw the scenes the Fat Mucket appears in in the comic’s third season, which drops later this year. When she asked how she should dress for the shoot, Jay Kalagayan (the writer/creator) said to wear “office clothes.” Would Fat Mucket give the girls a wide leg trouser and a peplum top with a hint of boob window while lettin’ the choppa spray? YES, SHE WOULD! If you haven’t heard of the comic, you can check out seasons 1 and 2 now at www.messedcomics.com.
Interview with Comic Book Writer Newton Lilavois
We recently talked to Newton Lilavois of Dream Fury Comics about his supernatural comic Crescent City Monsters. The story follows Jonas, a blues musician and sorcerer practicing Creole Magic, who’s determined to track down who put out a bounty on him. Continue reading “Interview with Comic Book Writer Newton Lilavois”
Projects I’m Supporting, Part Nine
It’s Black History Month…excuse us, Black FUTURES Month…and what better time to run down the list of projects I’ve supported over the last couple of months.
Projects I’m Supporting, Part Eight
It’s Black Speculative Fiction Month and I wanted to highlight some of the projects I’m supporting this month! Continue reading “Projects I’m Supporting, Part Eight”
Queen City Black Comix Day Participant: Katrina Jones
Katrina Jones, a mixed media artist from Mt. Washington, is attending Queen City Black Comix Day on Aug. 11! Continue reading “Queen City Black Comix Day Participant: Katrina Jones”
Interview with Cosplayer/Podcaster Sistah Geek
Cosplayer/geeklanthropist Sistah Geek, co-host of the Wakanda IV Lyfe podcast, is co-presenting a steampunk character building workshop with our fearless leader at the Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts (MECCACon) at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16! We talked to her about comics, steampunk, not letting mansplainers drain you and being a geek who gives back.
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A Fangirl’s Manifesto: Avoiding the Gatekeepers (in Any Fandom)
I was a teenager when I started to like jazz. In high school, my marching band director played John Coltrane and Miles Davis in his office, the notes wafting in and out of our practice room during our breaks. I bought jazz CDs through that Columbia House CD Club scam when I was in college and by the time I was in grad school, I was crate digging for jazz on vinyl at local record shops. However, it wasn’t until I got deep into the Cincinnati jazz scene that I fell in love with the art of the live jazz show…and subsequently learned what gatekeeping was. Continue reading “A Fangirl’s Manifesto: Avoiding the Gatekeepers (in Any Fandom)”
Midwest BSFA Member Featured on Incredible Hulk-Themed Hip-Hop Album
Midwest BSFA member Mildred “Ill Mil” Fallen, host of Deeper than Atlantis: Diggin’ In Da Crates on Soul Public Radio, is one of nine MCs featured on Gamma, Cincinnati hip-hop producer Homage-CVG’s concept album centered around The Incredible Hulk. Fallen is on the roster among rhyme veterans, including Kyle David (Five Deez/Sons of Silverton), Boogie Bang (Red Eye Blue), Vibe One (Watusi Tribe), and Citoak (Watusi Tribe/Sons of Silverton). We talked to her about her Gamma contribution, her hip-hop background and her foray into comics. Continue reading “Midwest BSFA Member Featured on Incredible Hulk-Themed Hip-Hop Album”
Brian Williams of Ravenhammer Comics Attends Queen City Black Comix Day
Brian Williams, CEO/headwriter/partner at Ravenhammer Comics, brings his superhero comics to Queen City Black Comix Day on June 25! We talked to Williams about his company and his comics inspirations and aspirations. Continue reading “Brian Williams of Ravenhammer Comics Attends Queen City Black Comix Day”
Video Wrap-Up of MECCACon
The video wrap-up of last month’s MECCACon event up in Detroit features Midwest BSFA co-founder Aiesha Little! Thanks to April Jackson for the interview!
