BlackGeekdom Science-Fiction from a Different Perspective

Here’s  a few clues:

First Apperance:  Spectre (vol. 3) # 54 (Jun 1997)

Real Name:  Michael Holt

Affilation:  Justice Society of America

If you give up: Answer

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I had gotten behind on my reading list of minority sci-fi and fantasy writers.  However, I was finally able to get a copy of Warchild by South American born Karin Lowachee.  It wasn’t a bad read, but it wasn’t spectacular either.  The story follows Jos Musey who gets taken at the age of 8 by pirates who killed his parents and destroyed the merchant ship that he was raised on.  He was saved from a life of servitude when an alien race who’s at war with humans attacks a space station he’s on.  He’s injured and taken by the aliens.  We follow him for almost ten years during his journey in learning about the aliens the humans are at war with, and his eventual confrontation with his past.   The space battles and crew battles could have been better.  Also, if you are a bit squeamish about suggested homo eroticism, you should avoid this book.  There aren’t sex scenes between men and young boys, but there is a lot implied.

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This trailer has more of the story.  It’s also bootleg, so just be aware of the quality.  I am now convinced that this movie is going to be more about he effects than the story.  We’ve seen this kind of story done over and over again.

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It’s been a couple of years since I posted this, so I thought that it was time to bring it back.

In true blogger Halloween tradition, I decided to do a horror movie list. They aren’t the greatest horror movies you’ll find, but each of them have a certain charm that can’t be denied.

1. Blacula (1972)

How can you not include this movie on a list like this? It is a classic.

2. Scream Blacula Scream (1973)The only sequel on the list. But a horror movie with the Queen (IMHO) of Blaxploitation movies, Pam Grier, is definitely a movie you should see.

3. J.D.’s Revenge (1976)

I saw this movie one late night and was captivated. I just kept saying to myself, “That’s Col. Taylor?!?” (only Different World fans will understand.)

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Green Lantern Corps #41 featuring John Stewart
Justice League of America: When Worlds Collide HC featuring – Milestone characters
Titans #18 – Featuring Cyborg
Uncanny X-Men #516 – featuring Storm
Vampirella: Second Coming #2 – Featuring Vampirella

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Official Press Release from Wakanda Ministry of Tourism:

In a unprecedented move the Government of Wakanda is offering a few lucky souls the opportunity to visit the country of Wakanda.   In order to improve diplomatic relations with the rest of world,  King T’Challa and his Queen Ororo has order the issuance of several hundred visas to the country.   The decision reverses  the country pre colonial policy of closed borders.

King T'Challa and Queen Ororo welcoming visitors

To apply for visas please contact your nearest Wakanda  Embassy or Consulate.

Wakanda is located in equatorial Africa, it is surrounded by the nations of Narobia, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, and was named for its native inhabitants, the Wakandans. Wakanda is a nation of vast contrasts.  It has managed to maintain its tribal heritage and cultural and yet it  is one of the most technological nations on the planet

Geography

Mount Wakanda

No other country on earth can offer the visitor as much to see and do. Within the borders of a single country, you will find savannahs rich with big game, timeless cultures unchanged by the modern world, pristine beaches and coral reef, equatorial forests and mighty snow-capped mountains like Mount Kanda  and  Mount Wakanda, searing deserts and cool highland retreats.   You will also find the World most valuable natural resource the Vibranium Mound.  Wakanda offers endless opportunities for adventure, discovery, relaxation; more than you would ever expect

Climate

The Queen Changing the Weather

Generally the climate is warm and humid at the coast, cool and humid in the central highlands, and hot and dry in the north and east. Across most of the country, rainfall is strongly seasonal, although its pattern, timing and extent vary greatly from place to place and from year to year.  Rainfall peaks in most areas are in November and April.   Due to the recent union of King T’Challa and his Queen Ororo the weather has become even more pleasant thanks to our Queens weather controlling abilities.

Culture

Pather Cult Ceremony

From the prehistoric records of early man to the present day, Wakanda has been a land of unending change, contrasts and diversity.   Untouched by the influences of the outside world, it has develop its own unique culture. This is the nation’s greatest strength- the ability to blend the best of many worlds into a strong, singular identity.   Lead by its monarch King T’Challa head of the Panther Cult,  it has managed to balance tradition and technological advancement to become one of the worlds most powerful nations

Places to See

Vibranium Mound

Black Warrior Creek, Central Wakanda Palace, Charms of the Chilling Mist, Crystal Forest, Domain of the White Gorillas, Jabari village, Mount Kanda, Mount Wakanda, N’Jadaka village, Panther Island, Paradise Forest, Piranha Cove, Primitive Peaks, Resuraction Altar, River of Grace & Wisdom, Serphent Valley, T’Chaka Path, Techano-Jungle, Torment Forest, Tranquility Temple, Twisted Visions Lake, Vibranium Mound, Warrior Falls, Woods of Solitude

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Batman Annual #27 – featuring Azrael
Astonishing X-Men #31 – featuring Storm
Black Panther 2 #9 – featuring Black Panther, Storm
Doctor Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #1  - featuring Jericho Drumm
Luke Cage Noir #3 (of 4) – featuring Luke Cage
Supreme Power: Nighthawk HC Premiere – featuring Nighthawk

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The Phantom: Syfy Reimagined Miniseries

I am not digging the costume. But I haven’t ever been a fan of the Phantom anyway. I’ll still end up watching it.

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First Look at Zoe Saldana in The Losers – Superhero Hype!

Entertainment Weekly has published this first look at Zoe Saldana (Star Trek, upcoming Avatar) as Aisha on the set of comic book adaptation The Losers.

Aisha is a mysterious Middle-Eastern hellion who joins forces with Clay (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), Roque (Idris Elba), Pooch (Columbus Short), Jensen (Chris Evans), and Cougar (Oscar Jaenada) to take down the man responsible for their collective misfortunes, Max (Jason Patric)

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