Tumgik
ssjthug · 3 years
Link
Tumblr media
This campaign is funding the first two issues of Joystick Angels!
A NEW comic series written by T.J. and Spencer Sterling, Illustrated by Nats "Shun" Ledesma, colored by Loris Ravina and lettered by Deron Bennett of Andworld Design. This will be a full color, 54-page comic book with some very cool Variant Covers!
Tumblr media
The purpose of this campaign and our mission is to help put this entertaining and unique comic series Joystick Angels into the hands of people all over the world and continue to celebrate positive and uplifting black stories in comics.
It is also our prime mission to bring many more of our creative projects to life with the help of the Kickstarter community and more.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Issue one of JOYSTICK ANGELS is 100% drawn and colored. Lettering is taking place as this campaign is running. Here are some samples of the amazing work by artist Nats "Shun" Ledesma and colorist Loris Ravina.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Damien Fox aka FOX
Tumblr media Tumblr media
He is the brash and cocky 16 year old leader of the Angels fighter pilot team. At the age of five Fox’s parents were killed in the first galactic war against the Eukarya Empire. Raised by the officials at Libor, Fox made it his life's mission to become a space pilot like his parents before him and fight the evil of the Eukarya. Fox has a serious chip on his shoulder which eventually gets him into trouble but his keen eye and almost prodigy-like understanding of space jets makes him a major asset to the movement.
Lexi Winbush aka DEUCE
Tumblr media Tumblr media
a 16yr old animal humanoid hybrid creature which they call The Naku. She along with many of her kind spent most of her life in a lab and was created for the sole purpose of assisting Libor space squadrons in extra-planetary exploration by testing out living conditions. This is something that she is not happy with which has caused many issues in her life. The only person that really accepted her for as she was and treated her like a person was Fox. When Fox formed the Angels team she joined as his second in command. Her animalistic side also makes very formidable in battle.
Andrew Marx aka DRAGONETT
Tumblr media Tumblr media
He is a flamboyant 16 year old black kid who is a lover of music and dance as well as all 80-90’s. He also happens to be the fastest fighter pilot in all of Libor. Just like Fox, Dragonetti’s parents were killed in the first galactic war against the Eukarya. Growing up on the Libor Space Station Dragonetti stayed getting into trouble and eventually met Fox and was swayed by his passion and devotion towards retribution. He eventually joined him and partnered with Fox to create the Joystick Angels team where he serves as Battle officer and strategist.
Aisha Garcia aka LEGZ
Tumblr media Tumblr media
a 14 year old AfroLatina Queer girl who serves the Angels team as lead engineer and tech wiz kid. Legz spends most of her time building robotic sentries, writing AI code and servicing the Angels ships in preparation for battle or space flight. She also has a very hot temper which gets her into trouble. So much trouble that she met Fox in a stockade after they both got caught stealing. From that point on they formed a bond and eventually years later when Fox formed the Angels she joined her friend as one of his right hands.
Cassandra Middleton aka TANK
Tumblr media Tumblr media
She is a strong and snappy young 15 year old black girl who doubles as espionage agent for the Libor government as well as a member of the Angels team. Besides being one of the best pilots in the galaxy she also is assigned to interplanetary travel and intel collection. She serves the Angels as lead strategist and data analyst. Tank only grew up with her mother as her father died in the first galactic war against the Eukarya. Her love of life is only eclipsed by her love for all things fashion and retro. She is assigned to join the Angels and provide multi level support.
Tj Sterling - Founder, Co-creator and Writer Joystick Angels
Tumblr media
TJ Sterling is the owner/operator of RAE Comics. He is also the cowriter for the Joystick Angels comic series and the lead writer and artist for the ongoing comic series Okemus. He has also the writer for the Tisena, Okemus Dark History and APG series, all coming soon.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Nats "Shun" Ledesma - Illustrator Joystick Angels
Tumblr media
Jonathan L. Ledesma, but in the Art Realm, also known as Shun-008. His work usually falls in the areas of Concept Design,  environments to creatures, armors and weapons... and characters. He learned to through a friend of his who taught him the basics. From there, he started developing his own style upon seeing different art styles from artists in comics. Artists like... Dale Keown, Joe Madureira, Clayton Crain and other artists from the 90's.
Had the opportunity to work as a Layout Artist on some of the leading animation studios here in the Philippines. Companies like Toon City, Filcartoons, Philippine Animation Studio Inc., and Sketzaholiks.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
18 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 5 years
Photo
Tumblr media
Okay this going to be a Ramble and rant thay just on my mind since yesterday and I know that this will apply to any other C/D list character outside of race but I'm gonna talking about POC/mostly black representation side.
Tumblr media
Do anyone believe that more lesser knows black characters would have a better chance of a success outside of comics? I mean get me wrong the comic medium is awesome and the best ever can be. But let be honest here, it also too niche and the audience are too fickle and picky to a point that companies have to create minority replacement hand me downs legacy characters like Miles Morales and Riri Williams instead reviving establish characters or create new more original characters. And when they do, no matter how much we support the books by any means, it get canned cuz nobody buying them just for the simple fact that book or characters has no poplar brand recognition(no one knows them thus know one care to give them a least a try ) despite the fact all that effort doing into those books they just skim through. That and any other bullshit excuse to not support. Which imo is fuck up and not fair. Hell, even if milestone ever come back it will sadly will not do well for the exact same thing in today comics.
Tumblr media Tumblr media
Which brings me back to the question. Since Blade,Static, Black lightning, Luke Cage, Falcon (til he became a hand me downs) ect has been spot lighted and gain a bigger following and fanbase then they comic book counterparts could ever get. Hell, granted Spawn was already popular in his own right in comics he was consistently in a conscience of people who don't read comics thanks to from being constant outside media from movies,cartoons, video games and video games guess appearances. Not saying most of them will succeed but it was nice if the companies will give them always some opportunities like with the characters I just mentioned. Cuz the way I see it that's all it takes is one.
Tumblr media Tumblr media
Is probably more I left out but I forgot in the moment. Its just you got to be a better way to push black representation then just put them in a white character shadow to be relevant and sheep flocking into it, perpetuating the problem further.
Tumblr media Tumblr media
15 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 5 years
Photo
Tumblr media
“ Making comics is a long and often expensive process. Our goal is to bring you a complete story featuring Dynamo Azaan that will show his world..”
Tumblr media
By  Roosevelt Pitt and Nats Ledesma
“ I've always loved the Saturday morning cartoons of the 70's and 80's. Especially the Hanna Barbera animated shows such as Space Ghost, Herculoids and Frankenstein Jr. Dynamo Azaan is sort of a homage to those shows which taught family unity, the importance of personal responsibility and moral values that I share. Dynamo Azaan is that project created through the lens of a little black boy who wanted to prove that he too can be a hero destined for greatness.”
Tumblr media Tumblr media
Jamil Khalid ten-year-old genius, designer of Dynamo Azaan
Tumblr media
Jamil's bio fusion suit! Equipped with an advanced state of the art visual components, stealth capabilities, limited flight and defensive weaponry.
The Main Mech: DYNAMO AZZAAN!!!
Tumblr media
At 50 Feet tall Dynamo Azaan has the powers of Flight, solar shields, Bio Kenietic eye beams, Energy containment/entrapment fields and an assortment of visual capabilities and other offensive weapons.
  As the worlds first Bio-sentient Robot or Bio-Synthedroid Dynamo Azaan is equipped with tri-dimensional cerebral unit or T.D.C.U. A highly advanced electronic brain that simulates the synapses functions of a human brain and houses experiences for future recall.
Tumblr media
A Revolving Cockpit for Jamil that can detach and converted into a land to air vehicle.
Characters: The good guys.
Tumblr media Tumblr media
Dr. Yassir Khalid father of Jamil is the worlds foremost expert in bionics and robotics. He is also the builder of Dynam Azaan and founder of Khalid Industries.
Tumblr media
Special Agent Shelia Danhurst: One of the top field agents of the FBI it takes a lot to make her nervous. When it happens, she calls Dynamo Azaan!
Tumblr media
CARMEN SUNG
The only student who’s come close to challenging Jamil in the academic arena, Carmen Sung loves competition.  sometimes wisecracking, but down to earth and practical, Carmen helps Jamil see the bigger picture in most situations .
Tumblr media
Chief Nwankwo: Tough as nails and a pure believer of "going by the book", Chief Achojah Nwankwo will use every means at his disposal including his special tactical unit the Last R.E.S.O.R.T.
Tumblr media
Oshun
The Orishna goddess of love and creation and the mother of Jamil Khalid.  She is also referred to as the queen of the witches: She is a teacher of both magic and mysticism.  Oshun loves casting spells, especially those related to romance and seduction. She is the granter of wishes and all of your heart’s desires.
The Bad Guys
Tumblr media
Dr. Cryptic, A lover of cryptic messages and a master of genetic engineering, Dr. Francis Stewart known as Dr. Cryptic plans to bring back the prehistoric age no matter the cost.
Tumblr media
Madam Matrix
Sylvia Colter is the mistress of cyberspace and owner of the worldwide internet conglomerate Uninet.Sylvia Colter is also the ominous Madam Matrix.  
Tumblr media
Atomic Sam  
Atomic Sam has the power of atomic fusion and can increase his mass for short periods of time as well as generate atomic blasts at will.
NOW LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE INTERIOR PAGES!!!
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
MEET THE DYNAMO TEAM!!
Creator/Writer Dynamo Azaan
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
So, please support and spread it around to others.
2 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 5 years
Text
Plesase If Miles Morales and whatever that Muslim Miss Marvel name,ect was the same characters fake fans claim to love but way more original with from Unique Designs have a more clever superhero name, then they wouldn’t be fine. take a look at Falcon,  people was flocking to his book when he was Captain America that's it about 20 issues and was praise him to be great black representation but when he went back as falcon his book didn't even make it till 10. That proves right there that people really don't give a damn about those characters no matter how much effort in the writing and quality within them. Just wait til Marvel canned Riri Wilson book soon.
But that disagreement aside...Thank you not being one of those SJW dumbasses who like always missing the point.
Yea, I mind PoC being on teams. What also started to piss me is ppl reason for not getting into a character like Storm or Cyborg cuz the logic(they team characters and not meant for solo series) which is bullshit and among the laziest excuse to not support them but buy anything that has Logan on the cover.
Everytime I shit on Legacy characters aka handy-downs minority replacements. Sheep always bring up the batman family or the flash family which all white to white. But they never talk about PoC Legacy characters from well established POC characters like Shuri as the black panther, Victor Alvarez and Power man Ava Ayala: the latest hero in a line of Puerto Rican mantle White Tiger.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Fake fans who “want “ representation and diversity.
You know what pissed me off as a black comics fan? When SJWs think that the only way to represent us is by replacing established white superheroes with people of color while also ignoring already well established black characters in comics, or rebooting black superheroes that came out back in the day and were generally interesting. While blue-checkmark-waving-twitter-spamming SJWs are clamoring for a Black Superman like Val-Zod and a Black Spider-man like Miles Morales, characters like David Zavimbe, Luke Fox, Vixen, and Mister Terrific are completely ignored while relatively unknown ones with interesting concepts like Bloodwynd, Dr. Mid-Nite (Beth Chapel), Technocrat, and a bunch of other ones are never considered for a reboot. Or even fucking better, make new black superheroes with interesting concepts and add them to the two universes proper. 
It’s like representation in comics doesn’t count unless a well-established superhero spanning over 50 years of continuity is black or Asian or a smurf or what the hell ever. If a relatively unknown character is black and you mention it to a fake SJW comic-fan, they roll their eyes because the character is “too old” or “played out”, what the fuck? Stop replacing well-established characters, 
It’s just the laziest method of adding diversity. this character got years of time and effort put into building their own lore and backstory. how much effort are they willing to put into a new black character? “let’s just replace the white guy” if you actually care about diversity, why wouldn’t you put in real effort into creating someone new? we’re talking about a universe that gets attacked by aliens every week. they always need new heroes.
that’s why I can’t get I refused to get into characters like Miles Morales, that Arabic Miss Marvel, Riri William, (but I’m getting into her now since she no longer in that category). They just represent or how lazy the industries are and how blind and fake fans really are. I mean they just they so the blerds make their own kids say “ finally a (insert iconic white male character) who look just like meeeee ”
39 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 5 years
Note
Oh hey it looks like you ARE trying to share characters you love with the world! Good on ya :) maybe if you keep doing this and not make posts 30 miles (sorry if this triggers you. I know you hate miles morales) long people will know about them and like them as much as you.
uuhh duh, That what I'm been doing that for the longest. And how in the triggered(seriously, that the most overplayed insult from SJW sheep) one when ppl like you acting like all I ever do complaining about this all the time even those this is my first time ranting on here and deem me racist, self-hate, etc? smdh
0 notes
ssjthug · 5 years
Text
Whhao. What. The. Fuck... How the hell you read what I said and somehow pretty much label me who is black btw as racist and a Nazi... based on nothing but a difference of opinion?   See shit like this is the reason people in the sjw crowd is always been looked down and brushed off is because of this. Especially the stereotypical ignorant black female. So freaking sensitive to a point that y'all always jumping into collusion and including doing the whole sjw mentality of saying the played out  "you don't like it cuz you racist" despite the fact that I'm black(i said it in my OP) who grew up with minority characters for years. the hell kinda sense do that make? If you actually look at my posts(since this my first rant post) you see that I post nothing but Kickstarter project and black comic to get make sure it out there as i can. So not only you look more of a dumb bitch who claims I’m “causing drama” even tho you the one escalating it with this reply.
 Like bro, y'all just flocking to those characters because they ppl of color with higher brand recognition that they don't even own no matter how you want it to twist it to justify the bullshit regardless  of“ different universe “ or “ LEGACY ” or even trying to deflecting the subject.  If Miles Morales and whatever that Muslim Miss Marvel name,etc was the same characters y’all claim to love but way more original with from Unique Designs have a more clever superhero name, you mean to tell me with a straight face that you would buy and support they book without hesitation?  Fuck out my face. 
Reply like this pretty much proves my point about SJWs. one being on how y’all approach.  I get it if the convestion starts as the debate then gets heated after a while, but you went out after just the one post.smh  hit like this is the reason I gave up on the comic book community, y'all so willfully ignorant, full of it and/or denial.
BTW... Spider-Man into the Spider-verse makes money because of the name.not because of Miles Morales or whatever bullshit in that movie. It's a Spider-Man movie Just like any other shitty ass Spider-Man movie after 3. So that's irrelevant (among other shit you said).
Fake fans who “want “ representation and diversity.
You know what pissed me off as a black comics fan? When SJWs think that the only way to represent us is by replacing established white superheroes with people of color while also ignoring already well established black characters in comics, or rebooting black superheroes that came out back in the day and were generally interesting. While blue-checkmark-waving-twitter-spamming SJWs are clamoring for a Black Superman like Val-Zod and a Black Spider-man like Miles Morales, characters like David Zavimbe, Luke Fox, Vixen, and Mister Terrific are completely ignored while relatively unknown ones with interesting concepts like Bloodwynd, Dr. Mid-Nite (Beth Chapel), Technocrat, and a bunch of other ones are never considered for a reboot. Or even fucking better, make new black superheroes with interesting concepts and add them to the two universes proper. 
It’s like representation in comics doesn’t count unless a well-established superhero spanning over 50 years of continuity is black or Asian or a smurf or what the hell ever. If a relatively unknown character is black and you mention it to a fake SJW comic-fan, they roll their eyes because the character is “too old” or “played out”, what the fuck? Stop replacing well-established characters, 
It’s just the laziest method of adding diversity. this character got years of time and effort put into building their own lore and backstory. how much effort are they willing to put into a new black character? “let’s just replace the white guy” if you actually care about diversity, why wouldn’t you put in real effort into creating someone new? we’re talking about a universe that gets attacked by aliens every week. they always need new heroes.
that’s why I can’t get I refused to get into characters like Miles Morales, that Arabic Miss Marvel, Riri William, (but I’m getting into her now since she no longer in that category). They just represent or how lazy the industries are and how blind and fake fans really are. I mean they just they so the blerds make their own kids say “ finally a (insert iconic white male character) who look just like meeeee ”
39 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 5 years
Text
Fake fans who “want “ representation and diversity.
You know what pissed me off as a black comics fan? When SJWs think that the only way to represent us is by replacing established white superheroes with people of color while also ignoring already well established black characters in comics, or rebooting black superheroes that came out back in the day and were generally interesting. While blue-checkmark-waving-twitter-spamming SJWs are clamoring for a Black Superman like Val-Zod and a Black Spider-man like Miles Morales, characters like David Zavimbe, Luke Fox, Vixen, and Mister Terrific are completely ignored while relatively unknown ones with interesting concepts like Bloodwynd, Dr. Mid-Nite (Beth Chapel), Technocrat, and a bunch of other ones are never considered for a reboot. Or even fucking better, make new black superheroes with interesting concepts and add them to the two universes proper. 
It's like representation in comics doesn't count unless a well-established superhero spanning over 50 years of continuity is black or Asian or a smurf or what the hell ever. If a relatively unknown character is black and you mention it to a fake SJW comic-fan, they roll their eyes because the character is "too old" or "played out", what the fuck? Stop replacing well-established characters, 
It's just the laziest method of adding diversity. this character got years of time and effort put into building their own lore and backstory. how much effort are they willing to put into a new black character? "let's just replace the white guy" if you actually care about diversity, why wouldn't you put in real effort into creating someone new? we're talking about a universe that gets attacked by aliens every week. they always need new heroes.
that's why I can't get I refused to get into characters like Miles Morales, that Arabic Miss Marvel, Riri William, (but I'm getting into her now since she no longer in that category). They just represent or how lazy the industries are and how blind and fake fans really are. I mean they just they so the blerds make their own kids say " finally a (insert iconic white male character) who look just like meeeee "
39 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Photo
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Yo, ever heard of Comic republic? They are African comic company in Nigeria. They have a site where you read all there comics free....relax it legit. They run by endorsement no there’s no excuse of not reading them. So, I mention them cuz put out this new title now called: Galactic Core
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
The first instalment of “Galactic Core” serves as an action-packed introduction to the powers and abilities of the colourful cast of space-bound peacekeepers that make up the Galactic Corps, defenders of peaceful worlds all over the galaxy. It has a deceptively simple narrative, in which the corps protect the innocent from those who would do them harm, but underlying the bold, dreamlike colours and clean lines of Emmanuel’s vibrant and kinetic style is the framing of a strong aesthetic that we expect to see carry forward into the series’ latter episodes.
With planets and star systems having such names as “Natal”, “Qu’bi 4” and “Ch’yuli”, which, if you are from East or Southern Africa, you wouldn’t be wrong to feel are a little familiar, and the subtle influence of Afrofuturism on the architecture and fashions on display, not to mention the existence of certain West African speech aphorisms in the language of the wider galactic world, we are seeing the beginnings of a new way of seeing the cosmos around us- one in which the peoples, customs, and cultures of the birthplace of humanity are not lost- but have rather evolved and flourished, into something wondrous and beautiful.
And if all you want is some high octane science fiction action? Galactic Corps issue 1 goes out of its way not to disappoint you. Early on, princess Ariesa asks her foes whether they have ever seen a Natalite Warrior princess in action.
Characters:
CAPTAIN GAMMA
Tumblr media
Captain Zuberi Abioma is a human born on planet N’gai who fought in the Hellax Galactic War. He was the sole-survivor of a Hellax super weapon which wiped out his entire platoon on planet Taulkron. However the blast altered his genetic structure granting him the ability to absorb large amounts of cosmic energy which he can use to energize his body granting him superhuman abilities. Now he has joined Galacta-Force commanding his own strike team of highly trained Enforcers and goes by the code name “Captain-Gamma”.
POWERS AND ABILITIES
His cells can now absorb cosmic energy within his environment or in deep space. He can then channel it to energize his body or release it as energy blasts. As a member of the Lancers, an Elite Special Forces unit of the N’gai space Military whose members are extensively trained in hand to hand combat, advanced weaponry and tactics. He is highly proficient in using and manipulating his powers in a variety of ways. He also possesses good leadership skills which has earned him the rank of Mega Enforcer Lv 1.
ENDRUMM-ZERO (GALTAR-ZHAN)
Tumblr media
Galtar Zhan is a Kheron from the planet Kheros who belongs to the elite warrior group known as the Endrumm Guardians. Selected and trained from birth by the Zeon Triune, he served with other Endrumm Guardians as protectors of peace and justice in the Galaxy. But after the Hellax-Galactic war thousands of Endrumm Guardians perished and few remained. As a result he joins the Galactic Core to help keep the peace across the known Galaxy and beyond and goes by the codename Endrumm Zero.
POWERS AND ABILITIES
Galtar is able to wield his Trans-blade with great proficiency in speed, power, and skill, allowing him to perform feats such as stopping and deflecting energy blasts, decimate large objects or areas, cutting through virtually unbreakable metal, and even hold back his strength to deal damage to his foes without killing them. As Endrumm Guardian Elite who has been trained since birth in the ways of the Endrumm both in its doctrines and warfare. He is a master of all forms of melee weaponry and is highly proficient in hand to hand combat. He is able to speak and comprehend a number of alien languages, intuitively learn and understand complex things and is well versed in the art of warfare. He also has a modified Trans-blade weapon capable of transforming into different modes for various combat scenarios and can be holstered into a pocket dimension generated by his suit.
FUSION
Tumblr media
Azon Takk is an Ultaen from planet Fenrir. His planet and his people where wiped-out by the Hellax Imperium during the Hellax Galactic War. He was captured, tortured and experimented on in order to be converted into the Imperium’s army. As a result of the lethal exposure to Dogun radiation he now possesses the ability to generate Nuclear Fire. With his new abilities he escaped confinement and swore vengeance on all Hellax kind. On his quest he allied with the Galactic Core and has joined them fully as Fusion.
POWERS AND ABILITIES
: He is able to generate nuclear fire which can burn in space without any need of the consumption of oxygen. raised in the harsh and brutal Ultaen way of life. He is a fierce hand to hand combatant. Additionally he is trained in advanced Tactics and Weaponry. Overall he is a Survivor. Azon wears an Omni suit composed of smart molecules which adapts to the amount of heat he generates from his body. It is equipped with sufficient kinetic barriers to shield against energy and projectile based weaponry, possesses additional flight capabilities and can generate its own life support field when in deep space.
RAYBIRD
Tumblr media
Lieutenant-Commander Ayala Rannz is a Praxian space explorer from Planet Praxis. She was an intelligence Officer in the Alliance defence fleet but resigned from her duty because of the immense bureaucracy there. She joined the Galactic Core instead to make a positive difference in the Galaxy and underwent exposure to Omni particles which gave her the ability of Laser Manipulation. Now she helps to keep the peace across the Galaxy as Ray-Bird.
POWERS AND ABILITIES
Lazer-Hawk can create, shape and manipulate laser light, intense, coherent, monochromatic, parallel beam of light (infrared, visible, or ultraviolet) or other electromagnetic radiation, which is composed of waves of the same frequency and all in phase. Her Omni suit is specifically tailored to her power set and it is equipped with sufficient kinetic barriers to shield against energy and projectile based weaponry and can generate its own life support field when in deep space. The suit also comes with a protective navigation visor which she uses when in battle or making interstellar space travel s a former member of the Alliance fleet she received advanced training in hand to hand and space combat. She is Omni-lingual and is able to speak and understand any alien language fluently making her an expert in the art of diplomacy
NEUTRALIZER
Tumblr media
Khosai Nil is a Regulun from the planet Gellix V. He is a renowned scientist and quantum engineer recruited by the Galactic Core to help develop state of the art weapons and technology and underwent Omni-particle enhancement granting him the ability to manipulate and control highly advanced nanomachines. He then became a field operative under the command of Genesys and goes by the codename Neutralizer.
POWERS AND ABILITIES
Most of his body is made of intelligent adaptive nanomachines he can manipulate in any way he sees fit. This allows him to morph his body into any kind of weapon or tool and adapt to threats and hostile environments. He can also assimilate surrounding materials to produce more nanomachines to self-heal. Over the years due to his accelerated thinking faculties he has studied and mastered a number of subjects in different areas such as Xeno-biology, Quantum Mechanics, Warfare, FTL travel, Art, History, and Religion etc. But mostly he serves as the team’s scientist, engineer and heavy weapons specialist.
Creators
Emmanuel Ozor
Tumblr media
“I am a free lance illustrator and comic book artist from Nigeria specializing in the sci-fi genre. I have been illustrating for the past 5 years. I love comics so much that I am also working on my own! “
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
 . 
DId I mention it FREE!? So go and check it out and give both  Comic republic and  Emmanuel Ozor some love and support..
8 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Photo
Tumblr media
I wanna let y’all comic heads to know and aware that Cloak And Dagger are getting a miniseries.If any of y’all have a some interest in these characters then its the best opportunity to pick up and support and spared awareness of the book as it still hot. Marvel is giving another chance of a comic book its up to us to let it waste in vain. Let shows them we want POC as they own character and don’t to rely on brand recognition of popular white heroes(im looking at you marvel new champions).
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Plz, give it a buy spared the word as you can.
4 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Link
1 note · View note
ssjthug · 6 years
Video
kickstarter
By Jahni Kwatrae for his Project: Kubadilisha.
“ Please check out the @kickstarter for our project!!! Kubadilisha: ጥሩ ጭራቆች the action packed Tokusatsu and Super Sentai Sci-fi epic with an Afrocentric twist.  Had so many ups and downs trying to do my film and comic book thing! No matter how hard I fall no matter how big I fail. I refuse to lose! One day it will happen....hopefully that day is today, please check out the Kickstarter to my newest project.  THIS IS A STORY FOR ALL AGES!!!  “  Art by @welinthonnommo @venusbambisa @illesigns @joe.davis.art @thisiskimoz_
What Is Kubadilisha?
Kubadilisha is a retelling of the classic genres, Tokusatsu and Super Sentai, with an Afrocentric twist and told in a manga median. Just imagine properties like Gatchaman, Kamen Rider, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Guyver, Voltron, and Dragonball Z  all bonded together with multicultural folklores to create one epic tale of human triumph. This is told from the cultural perspective of people of color from across the world. Many of the African, Asian, African-American, Afro Asiatic, Afro-Latino, and the Aztec people on Earth have all united in the land of Africa to build a new promised land which they all now call, AITHIOPIA. Aithiopia consists of all 54 African nations united as one with the inclusion of other people of all colors around the world. Pan Afrikan ideology is the backbone of this sci-fi saga series
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
THE MAIN CHARACTERS
Tumblr media
Akida is the leader of The School. He comes from a strong militant family so a leadership role is pretty much built into his DNA. He's the second oldest of The School members and is of Eritean descent. He is a skilled strategist and is able to think well under pressure. At times, Akida can be arrogant but still means well. His immaturity shows sometimes due to trust issues he has with his teammates during missions. The worse case scenario is always on his mind. This is why he has great prep time capabilities. He is gear head that loves fixing cars and small engines and taking his hoover bike on the country side for very high rides. He is the captain of his high school rugby team and is very popular and well liked with the majority of his peers and teachers. The monster, Koi, he transforms into can fly, has hydrokinetic abilities and his arms can morph into different types of cannons that shoot powerful water projectiles into any shape he can imagine (i.e. a large hammer, or sharp blade like weaponry). Koi is the only monster that uses water as a power beam.
Tumblr media
Maisha is actually the brains and rebel of the group. She is half Japanese and half Afro-Guyanese. She is a lot more reserved than the others. Her punk / nerd girl personality are two polarizing identities she must balance. So, at times she can be insecure. She loves virtual gaming and learning. She is easily the smartest of all the youngsters. She is the medic for The School when injuries occur in combat. She's the top pupil in the Chess, Medical Science, and Mancala clubs. She is also on the varsity squad of her school's fencing team which is the only sport she loves. Maisha transforms into the monster Cnidaria.  Cnidaria is a jellyfish and onna-bugeshia type of creature. She becomes completely poisonous and immune to all poisons. She has camouflage ability and can make herself blend with surroundings. This gives her great stealth ability. Cnidaria gives Maisha skills to master more weapons than any other member. She's the deadliest with any edge weapon.
Tumblr media
Wasim is South African and the eldest of the group. He is known as the loner due to his neurodevelopment and skin disorders. He has high-functioning autism (HFA) and albino skin. He is the most skilled fighter of the Pneuma Children and has the most discipline. He follows directions very well and it is a must that he finishes all tasks before moving to the next. He is the one best trusted to do a solo mission as he's very precise. This reflects his dexterity in mathematics and symbolizes the absolution he demands in his life. He's good at puzzles and decoding as well. Wasim is often praised by his superiors. However, he does have difficult communicating, building an emotional connection, socially interacting, and even showing expressions to the other Pneuma Children. They all still do their best to make sure Wasim knows he's a big part of The School family. Wasim transforms in the monster Azuerus The Okopipi. It is the only non-sea creature of The School, resembling a frog. It has great leaping ability, agility, and is highly acrobatic. It can also cling to any surface, even sheer ice. It amplifies his great fighting ability, making him the most dangerous in hand-to-hand combat.
Tumblr media
Reockis is the Nigerian wild child, loose cannon jokester. He is filled with high energy and can be a bit of a sadist due to the fact that he loves a good fight and is probably the bravest of them all. He often goes into danger head first. He's the youngest of the group so he's constantly trying to prove himself to the others. He's also the fastest member of the group. Reockis can be very immature at times and never misses the opportunity to play a practical joke. He enjoys the sport of cricket or any stick-and-ball type of sport, but his favorite is Dambe (Hausa Boxing). He loves embracing his Hausa tribal heritage and this is the reason he so proudly shows off his facial scarification.  Reockis transforms into the monster they call Piranha Boi. This monster is filled with aggression and relentless bravery. His persona is much like the fish it resembles. If speed kills then Piranha Boi has it as he moves at mach speed. He has very quick reflexes and reacts to action much faster than anyone.
Tumblr media
Teo is the friendly, humble Dominicano giant. He is one of few words. He spends his time painting and meditating. He is a very artistic illustrator and sculptor and even writes spoken word poetry. He loves exercising especially weightlifting. Teo is very tall and has a massive body frame for him to only be a teenager. This is due to his gigantism growth hormone which also effects his sight. Because of his nyctophobia (fear of going blind), he has severe anxiety attacks when his eyeglasses are removed. Teo is the youngest professional wrestler in the world and often takes on opponents twice his age. He is also skilled to build explosives and with EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal). The monster, Whale, that Teo transfoms into embraces his size. It attributes this to giving him such great strength.  Despite the fact that he's a large person, he still moves swiftly. And he's so powerful that he's only armed with his fists that are equipped with claws.
Tumblr media
  Turquoise is an android strictly created for battle. She was built to lack emotion and complete missions. She is a 'Mimeo' type of android. Mimeo androids are modeled after a person who once lived and become vessels for their conscience. However, their conscience is programed to take on the personality written by the coder. Turquoise is actually modeled after Karalexis's younger sister who died young in a freak accident. Since only five cell fusions were successful and Karalexis felt there was a need for a sixth member, Turquoise was created to assist The School members as trump card. Turquoise is cell fused with Illudium and each of the other School member's DNA. She's like a cousin to them all, but instead of being human, she's a cybernetic organic android. She is able to connect with each member on a telepathic level. Only Karalexis truly knows Turquoise 2.0's purpose and the extent of her powers. For now she is a misunderstood mystery to the Pneuma Children.
Tumblr media
Grandmaster is the world's greatest human fighter. He is so powerful that his Qi delivers an aura that makes his clothing glow. He is called the ageless wonder because he is said to be over 300 years old. His youthful appearance comes from his Qi.
Although he was born in America, he is of Wodaabe descent. He is actually the last American-born man alive. In prior years, Grandmaster walked the Earth to find the world's greatest fighters and defeated everyone he ever faced. He then went into retirement to live in peace. Years later, Karalexis asks for his help with the 'Pneuma Seed' program. She wants him to train the members of The School to become stronger fighters than they could ever imagine so that when they transmogrify into Pneumas, their bodies become very durable and gifted with super abilities. Grandmaster agrees to assist. It has been many years since people, such as those comprising The School, have been able to withstand his attacks. So, when he trains with the youngsters, he's having the time of his life. His tutelage can sometimes be cruel but he knows what they can take so he often pushes them further than they believe are their limits.
Tumblr media
The witty Sudanese mad scientist and the world's smartest person, Karalexis, is director and creator of the 'Pneuma Seed' program which spawn the heroic team known as The School. Karalexis is withholding a major secret from the entire world. The aliens she stole the Illudium from are coming for it. To top it off, the hostile aliens will more than likely not ask for the Illudium politely. These alien invaders are very powerful, like Gods. So, she created the bio-engineering conglomerate Ichor Corp to give the War Council of Aithiopia the illusion that it is to develop and research Illudium, create weapons and build a stronger, more advanced society for Aithiopia. While this is true, she never mentions that Earth and all humanity are in grave danger.  Knowing the Earth would need to be prepared, she began the Pneumo Seed program with guidance and permission of the Ancestors. She created the process of fusing Illudium with a human embryo at conception.
Although their parents are involved in the The School's heroic program, Karalexis acts like a surrogate mother to all the members. She oversees their daily routines, training, and diet with the help of other trusted workers. Because she was the only survivor of fifty others during their mission, she has a whimsical and eccentric personality. She doesn't take anything in life too seriously and has a 'laugh now, cry later' type of attitude. The butterfly tattooed on her face symbolizes her new life. She is not the Karalexis she once was. When she returned to Earth she was reborn as the world's smartest person but went completely
Creators
Jahni Kwatrae (Writer)
Tumblr media
An artistic indie filmmaker, writer, and comic book creator from Fort Wayne, IN. However, he's spent much of his life in the South, from Huntsville (AL) to Georgia and now residing in Nashville. He is also the creator and writer of the mature reader Grindhouse horror manga series, Giallo Gumbo. With your support, he and his team will be able to completely focus on creating the world of Kubadilisha.
Tumblr media
Courtland Ellis (Lead Panel Artist)
Tumblr media
Courtland Ellis currently works as the production/ Lead Motion Graphic artist at Aspire Ventures, as well as being a freelance concept artist, comic artist and animator. His past works include Stabb Gunner and Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Welinthon Nommo, (Lead Character Designer/Concept Artist)
Tumblr media
Born in Barahona, Dominican Republic. Graduated from the Art School of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). He is a very talented cartoonist, graphic designer, and illustrator. He has worked in many advertising agencies, publishing houses, and movies. He has also worked as Illustrator and colorist for Susaeta editorial and as an art director in the Izone-Education Project. Nommo has also done work on comic books, card games, and has been a character designer for various projects. This is the second project where he and Jahni have collaborated. The previous beingGiallo Gumbo.
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Venus Bambisa (Colorist/Character Designer)
Tumblr media
Venus Bambisa is a concept artist and illustrator who has worked on comic book projects, children's book, book covers and animations. He is really interested in drawing characters with an Afropunk look and feel. He enjoys bringing ideas to life whether that be in the form of a character design or an illustration.
Tumblr media Tumblr media
2 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Photo
22th issue came. plz support it. 
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Ok so this Comic series was cancelled at issue 20. But luckily creator Marv Wolfman saved it and starting writing it. Today issue 21 just came out.  If any of y’all have a some interest in the character then its the best opportunity to pick up and support and spared awareness of the book as it still hot. DC has pulling him for years from making him a founding member of JL to being in a live action movie. its up to us to let it waste in vain. Let shows them we want POC as they own character and don’t to rely on brand recognition of popular white heroes(im looking at you marvel).
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Speeching of Marv Wolfman Check out his other stuff he still writing with his creations like Raven trade paperback. 
Tumblr media
And the sequel, Raven: Daughter of Darkness which is still ongoing.
Tumblr media
5 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Photo
Tumblr media
Ok so this Comic series was cancelled at issue 20. But luckily creator Marv Wolfman saved it and starting writing it. Today issue 21 just came out.  If any of y’all have a some interest in the character then its the best opportunity to pick up and support and spared awareness of the book as it still hot. DC has pulling him for years from making him a founding member of JL to being in a live action movie. its up to us to let it waste in vain. Let shows them we want POC as they own character and don’t to rely on brand recognition of popular white heroes(im looking at you marvel).
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Speeching of Marv Wolfman Check out his other stuff he still writing with his creations like Raven trade paperback. 
Tumblr media
And the sequel, Raven: Daughter of Darkness which is still ongoing.
Tumblr media
5 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Photo
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
I heard this became a meme……. 
45K notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Photo
Tumblr media
I wanna let y’all comic heads to know and aware that  Black Lightning got a miniseries which the 3rrd issue just came out today.If any of y’all have a some interest in the character then its the best opportunity to pick up and support and spared awareness of the books as it still hot. DC has pulling him lately from giving a show to dlc skin and now his another chance of a comic book its up to us to not let it waste in vain. Let shows them we want POC as they own character and don’t to rely on brand recognition of popular white heroes(im looking at you marvel ).
https://www.comixology.com/Black-Lightning-Cold-Dead-Hands-2017-3/digital-comic/606344
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Plz, give it a buy spared the word as you can.
3 notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Link
The idea that to be beautiful means to be good and to be disfigured means to be evil is not new. It’s a really tired, unoriginal trend in the movie industry, and only perpetuates damaging beliefs about individuals with facial differences.
71K notes · View notes
ssjthug · 6 years
Photo
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
Don’t do tippy toes again, though.
68K notes · View notes