Category Archives: super-heroes

We discuss the NYT’s “Black Artist, Black Panther”

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

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Black Panther Pregaming, Part II

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

With four days until The Black Panther leaps into theatres, here’s a look at T’Challa’s first appearance, in Fastastic Four numbers 52 and 53, published in July and August, 1966. I was four at that time, so I didn’t experience … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution Suggestion: Listen to The Doctor

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

“They say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one….” As the decade that was 2017 finally ends, I keep thinking of advice spoken in the final moments of a beloved character’s existence (at least in this incarnation – … Continue reading →

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Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King, chapters 11 and 12

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

We continue with the next installments of this thrilling adventure for your entertainment. All previous chapters are available on this blog. Enjoy!

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Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King, Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10

Posted on May 9, 2016 by

We need to catch up to the thrilling adventures of Alex Simmons’ Blackjack, recently nominated for. Glyph Award as Best Black Male Character. I was honored to write with Alex the serialized adventure “Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King” and … Continue reading →

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Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King, chapters 5 and 6

Posted on April 3, 2016 by

 Here are the next two chapters of “Blackjack: Ransom for a Dead King” I. Am offering with Blackjack creator Alex Simmons. All previous chapters are available free on this blog (chrisryanwrites@wordpress) for your enjoyment.                  … Continue reading →

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BvS vs. Daredevil Season 2, et al: Spectacle Vs. Story

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

First things first; congratulations to Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice for crushing  it at the box office worldwide in its first weekend. Over $440 million is awesome. I wish it even more success. However, I must admit I came … Continue reading →

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