Making my return to How To Love Comics, today I provide a character study on Midnighter and explain why he is the most awesome character in all of comics….not named Ororo Munroe. And now our feature presentation!!!!!
“The path of the One is made by many.” —The Oracle, The Matrix films Be it a social media post, an academic essay, a news article, or a novella, many of my readers know that I am very prone to include profound quotes in my work. A number of those quotes have guided me and … More And I Quote
If you’ve read this excellent site, follow me on social media, or have known me for five minutes, then you probably know that not only am I hopeless comic book geek and Midnighter is my patronus through and through.
A great bard by the name of Toni Morrison said it best, “I’m always annoyed about why black people have to bear the brunt of everybody else’s contempt. If we are not totally understanding and smiling, suddenly we’re demons.” A few years back I had a major Come To Jesus moment while promoting my debut … More The Worlds Finest
Today is National Coming Out Day. This year I’ve been reflecting on the trending hashtag #QueerSelfLove which emerged in response to the Orlando and LA Pride (attempted) attacks this past summer. It’s an initiative for LGBTQs to reclaim their power and celebrate who they are. It’s a great idea and I’m happy to see so … More National Coming Out Day, Queer Self Love and Becoming Midnighter
In which this yours truly explains why he’s not here for M/M romance, kiddie porn or its bigoted white authors. [Midnighter Mode in 3……2…….1………] “See, I’ve had a lot of people talking at me in the last few days. Everyone just lining up to tell me how unimportant I am. And I’ve finally figured out why. … More When Beckies Attack: Why M/M Romance Needs To Die
So let’s talk about Chuck Dixon and why he fails as both a writer and a human being. I read Dixon’s work for years long before I learned how outspoken he is about his hatred and disdain for LGBTQs and people of color. Even way back yonder I always felt his work to be mediocre … More Review: Grifter & Midnighter
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