Words from the actor himself and a note on new cast members from the world of film and music.
Escapism
Escapism: Blackwatch For February 5, 2012
In the same way you used to turn to the last page of Jet Magazine to see where Black people would be on TV, Blackwatch aims to tell you where you can find Black folks in the heights of their geekiness.
The Blackwatch list covers television, movies, comics, webcomics, and select websites that feature or are by Black people.
This list is always a work in progress. Not only because things change but also because new information is discovered. If any of you readers have any suggestions or want to highlight anything happening in Black media, please friend us on Facebook or leave a commenting the comments section below.
Movies: Phil Morris Brings Back Vandal Savage in Justice League: Doom
Great talents have brought forth the final script from Dwayne McDuffie, and we show you a little of what you can get.
Webcomics: @world_of_Hurt: The Black Fist #006, “Playtime’s Over” [#thenewblack]
World of Hurt is a webcomic created by Jay Potts, syndicated twice a week from its inception on Komplicated.com
Webcomics: Blackjack (@BlackJackAD): The Second Bite of the Cobra, Episode 22 [#thenewblack]
Soldier of fortune Arron Day makes his way through adventure and excitement in Blackjack, syndicated at Komplicated!
Comics: The @CBR #BuyPile & Commentary Track Will Publish On Monday, Not Today
The two-time Eisner Award winning column will be online Monday, not today, commentary included. Sorry!
Webcomics: Force Galaxia: SuperGreen 14, Times They Are A Changin’ (Part 20) [@redskew, #thenewblack]
Get ready for a thrilling installment of Andre Owens’ star-spanning adventures.
Webcomics: @world_of_Hurt: The Black Fist #005, “A Pastor Problem” [#thenewblack]
World of Hurt is a webcomic created by Jay Potts, syndicated twice a week from its inception on Komplicated.com
Movies: @IdrisElba Steps Confidently Into New Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Production Photos
The British thespian stars in the Marvel minded movie sequel, bringing the pain and bright contacts.
Movies: Ava DuVernay (@AVADVA) Becomes First Black Woman To Win Directing Award at Sundance
No one can deny the talent of the Compton-bred, UCLA-educated emcee-turned-publicist-turned-filmmaker now.
Escapism: Blackwatch For January 29, 2012 [@papadocabraxas, Black people in pop culture]
Blackwatch aims to tell you where you can find Black folks in the heights of their geekiness.
TV: Charles S. Dutton Drops The 411 On The Powers Pilot
The beleaguered adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis’ most enduring work may have problems, and the former Roc knows the deal.
Webcomics: @world_of_Hurt: The Black Fist #004, “I Smell A Riot Coming On …” [#thenewblack]
World of Hurt is a webcomic created by Jay Potts, syndicated twice a week from its inception on Komplicated.com
Opinion: The Commentary Track for the January 26th Buy Pile, Issue #24 [@cbr] “The Last Girl At The Party”
An analysis of elements from Hannibal Tabu’s reviews column on Comic Book Resources.
Webcomics: Blackjack (@BlackJackAD): The Second Bite of the Cobra, Episode 21 [#thenewblack]
Soldier of fortune Arron Day makes his way through adventure and excitement in Blackjack, syndicated at Komplicated!
Comics: Voltron: Year One Blazes Your Way In April [@DynamiteComics @mirandamercury]
A Black writer is giving the popular 80s property the Year One treatment in a new series from Dynamite.