The Indie Comics Creator Con is Coming Soon!

Indie comic creators looking to network and promote your work, take note! The Indie Comics Creator Con is coming your way. Check out the Kickstarter campaign going on right now and spread the word!

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From the Kickstarter:

The all-new Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3), a comic book convention focusing on creators and people who support independent art and ideas, will take place Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Southern Connecticut State University. This Kickstarter funds this fledgling effort, keeps costs manageable for the creators you will meet, and gets you in as a charter patron.

Indie Comics Creator Con will be an event, a forum, a marketplace, a touchstone, and a summit for independent people who create comics of every kind and those who appreciate and support them, as well as collect the unique and freewheeling things they make. While other comic cons tend to reflect what's happening at your local cinematic metroplex and unduly represent decades-old corporate-owned "intellectual property," IC3 is designed to amplify the voices, vision, and passion of new art, new ideas, and unique sensibilities in the artform and storytelling medium that we collectively call comics.

The panels for Indie Comics Creator Con will be awesome, informative, and entertaining. There is some potential for train wrecks, but it will definitely be appointment viewing! 

Visit the official Kickstarter at the following link. 

Deathstroke Really IS a Better Fighter Than Batman Slade vs the Caped Crusader/ Deathstroke vol 1 #7

Join us for the battle of the decade! It's Batman vs Deathstroke aka Slade aka The Terminator and the winner gets to claim all of the bragging rights! This episode concludes our three part series looking at the fighting styles of Batman as well as Slade aka Deathstroke! This time, they are going toe to toe and fist to fist! Don't wait. Put on your spandex gi and enter the Comic Book Dojo!

Deathstroke (Slade Wilson) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, the character first appeared in The New Teen Titans #2 (December 1980) as Deathstroke the Terminator.

In his comic book appearances, Deathstroke is depicted as a ruthless, biologically enhanced mercenary who is widely considered one of the greatest and deadliest assassins in the DC Universe. He serves as the archenemy of Dick Grayson and the Teen Titans, and is also an adversary of other superheroes such as Batman, Green Arrow and the Justice League. Deathstroke's vendetta against the Titans began when he swore revenge for the death of his oldest son Grant; his other two children, Jericho and Rose, would go on to join the Titans to oppose him. Deathstroke has been adapted in various media incarnations, having been portrayed in live-action by Manu Bennett in The CW television series Arrow, Esai Morales in the DC Universe streaming series Titans, and Joe Manganiello in the DC Extended Universe film Justice League and its director's cut. Ron Perlman, Mark Rolston, Will Arnett, and others have provided the character's voice in media ranging from animation to video games. The Batman a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Batman's origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas and Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Catwoman; and foes such as the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, and his archenemy, the Joker. Follow me: Comic-Jutsu: https://comicjutsu.blogspot.com/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/jtmcroberts Phil K. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fatjitsu Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jtmcroberts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtmcroberts/ MVP Mutant Radio: https://mvpmutantradio.blogspot.com/ Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) is licensed under a Creative Commons license. https://youtu.be/tsX8FpLZGCY

How Many Fighting Styles Does T'Challa the Black Panther Know in Fantastic Four #52 (1966)

 

Wakanda Forever, citizens! Welcome back to the Comic Book Dojo where we take a look at the fighting style of one T'Challa aka the Black Panther in his very first appearance from Fantastic Four #52! T'Challa and the Black Panther have evolved a lot over the years, so join us for a look back at the character's origin. 

Black Panther is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-coplotter Jack Kirby. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (cover-dated July 1966) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. Black Panther's real name is T'Challa, and he is depicted as the king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Along with possessing enhanced abilities achieved through ancient Wakandan rituals of drinking the essence of the heart-shaped herb, T'Challa also relies on his proficiency in science, rigorous physical training, hand-to-hand combat skills, and access to wealth and advanced Wakandan technology to combat his enemies.

Black Panther is the first superhero of African descent in mainstream American comics, having debuted years before early black superheroes such as Marvel Comics' the Falcon (1969), Luke Cage (1972), and Blade (1973) or DC Comics' John Stewart in the role of Green Lantern (1971). In one comic book storyline, the Black Panther mantle is handled by Kasper Cole, a multiracial New York City police officer. Beginning as an impersonator, Cole would later take on the moniker of White Tiger and become an ally to T'Challa. The role of Black Panther and leadership of Wakanda was also given to T'Challa's sister Shuri while he was in a coma for a short time.

Black Panther has made numerous appearances in various television shows, animated films and video games. Chadwick Boseman portrayed the character in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's films: Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019), and voiced alternate versions of the character in the first season of the animated series What If...? (2021).

How Many Fighting Styles Does Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow Know in Silent Interlude G.I.Joe #21

 

In this episode of Comic Book Dojo, we break down the classic Silent Interlude issue of G.I.Joe featuring Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow. 

Snake Eyes (also known as Snake-Eyes) is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and animated series, created by Larry Hama. He is one of the original and most popular members of the G.I. Joe Team, and is most known for his relationships with Scarlett and Storm Shadow. Snake Eyes is one of the most prominent characters in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero franchise, having appeared in every series of the franchise since its inception. He is portrayed by Ray Park in the 2009 live-action film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and the 2013 sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Henry Golding portrays the titular character in the 2021 spin-off Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins.