BCU Live
BCU Live is a weekly podcast celebrating Black Excellence in Comics; featuring the industry’s leading Black voices and Indie creators on the verge.
You’ve Been Chopped: Lumberjax #1-2 Critique
Lumberjax has really good bones: solid character designs, a great concept and it’s funny to boot. Oh, and the artwork by Guida – chef’s kiss! All the ingredients for a cult classic in the making.
Picking up my feelings: Hotshot #10 Critique
The idea of a superhero possibly using his/her powers to stop abuse in their home has locked me in as a reader. Just imagine if Peter Parker’s Uncle Ben abused Aunt May!? What kind of hero would he have become?
Video: The Art of Storytelling w/ Tim Fielder
Episode 48: The Art of Storytelling w/ Tim Fielder After finishing the epic comic book graphic novel Infinitum I had the pleasure of unpacking it with the author and illustrator Tim Fielder. We discuss the art of storytelling and the proliferation of Afrofruturism in...
Video: The Top 10 Black Comics of the Modern Age
Episode 47: The Top 10 Black Comics of the Modern Age Marcus Roberts and I run it back with our favorite Black Comics of the Modern Age of Comics (circa 1985 to the Present). My top ten of course consisted of your garden variety first appearances of your favorite...
A New Era of Black Excellence in Comics
I wish I had Jay-Z’s foresight to make this proclamation 12 months ago. If so, I would have warned all of my indie comics friends to, “flood the streets with content ‘cause Shobo Coker and Juni Ba are coming!”
Video: The Top 10 Black Comics of the Bronze Age
Episode 46: The Top 10 Black Comics of the Bronze Age Marcus Roberts and I couldn't contain how excited we were to share these Black Comics of the Bronze Age of Comics (circa 1969 to circa 1985). My top ten consisted of your garden variety first appearances of your...
Video: Top Moments of 2021, Episode 44 w/ Jamar Nicholas
Episode 45: Top Ten Moments of 2021 in Black Comics In this episode I share my top 10 moments in Black Comics this year starting with super fun moments like Mike Watson's release of Hotshot #10. Of course you'll see the usual suspects like Black Panther and Milestone...
Video: Luke Cage Cancellation, Pull List Additions
Episode 43: Luke Cage Cancellation, Pull List Additions In this episode I share my additions to my Pullbox account and have a lively discussion about Avengers Forever speculation and the Luke Cage: City on Fire cancellation. Shout out to my producer Kyle for backing...
Video: The Pros & Cons of Cons w/ the Top Five Podcast
Episode 42: The Pros & Cons of Cons w/ the Top Five Podcast This episode was bananas! We went over time and everything. Thanks to the Top Five Podcast (Danny Quick, Morgan Iverson and JaVon Stokes) for a rousing conversation on the pros and cons of comic book...
Video: Talking Black Comics History w/ Marcus Roberts of Second Sight Publishing
BCU REWIND: Talking Black Comics History w/ Marcus Roberts of Second Sight Publishing Marcus Roberts (Second Sight Publishing) and I talk about Black Comic Book History in this super informative interview that serves as a review as well of Ken Quattro's Eisner Award...
