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Letter from the Editor: BNP Enters Its Second Boss Phase
Save Your Flasks, We’re Just Getting Started One of the biggest misconceptions I had at the formation of Black Nerd…
You Can (Not) Always Go Home – One Guardian’s Eulogy to ‘Destiny 2’
I keep thinking surely this will be the last time I write about Destiny 2. I have told this story…
‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Already Has Me Preparing for (Emotional) Damage
There are fictional worlds you visit, and then there are fictional worlds that somehow take up permanent residence in your…
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Letter from the Editor: BNP Enters Its Second Boss Phase
Save Your Flasks, We’re Just Getting Started One of the biggest misconceptions I had at the formation of Black Nerd…
You Can (Not) Always Go Home – One Guardian’s Eulogy to ‘Destiny 2’
I keep thinking surely this will be the last time I write about Destiny 2. I have told this story…
‘Gears of War: E-Day’ Already Has Me Preparing for (Emotional) Damage
There are fictional worlds you visit, and then there are fictional worlds that somehow take up permanent residence in your…
That High Comes Down: ‘Euphoria’ Series Finale Recap
We made it to the last ride y’all. Most of my predictions were correct, but this episode takes it even…
‘LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ is a Light in the Gloom
From the moment I saw the trailer for the newest title from Traveler’s Tales (LEGO Star Wars, Spyro the Dragon)…
Should’ve Kept that OnlyFans: ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Episode 7 Recap
This is a long one. Rue is banking on that one last hit, Cassie is more than a damsel in…
Turn Your Brain Off and Enjoy: ‘Devil May Cry’ Season Two Review
Devil Might Cry Devil May Cry was a genre-changing game, heavy on the stylistic hack and slash of it all….
At the Burning Bush: ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Episode 6 Recap
On this very special episode of Euphoria, Rue’s on the road to redemption, Alamo gets a back story, Maddy lays…
‘Is God Is’ Review: First You Define a Religion, Then You Worship It
I often think about (and love) movies that are capable of creating their own language. Snatch, Brick, Clockwork Orange, etc….
‘Mixtape’ Review: Indie, But Not
Topic of Conversation There is a mild firestorm circulating parts of the game-o-sphere. A conversation about whether the game Mixtape…
Roguelikes and Roguelites Never Needed Narrative (But I Am Glad They Have Them Now) – An Oral History Inspired by the ‘Slay the Spire 2’ Timeline
The original Rogue was published in 1980. A procedurally generated dungeon crawler, the game’s story was as barebones as they…
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Episode 5 Recap: “This Little Piggy”
Euphoria is back for its third and final trip, and if you’ve been watching, it has border-hopped, time-jumped, and skipped…
EXCLUSIVE: Joseph P. Illidge’s Introduction to Trade Paperback of ‘ANCESTRAL RECALL’
Tomorrow, acclaimed Syracuse-based comic book publisher AHOY Comics will publish ANCESTRAL RECALL, a culturally rich, stunningly drawn graphic novel from two members of…
Kawaii Fest Inaugural Year: What to Expect
Kawaii Fest is fast approaching! As stated in the interview with its creator, Sharifa Macias, founder of KF, has been…
“For the Community by the Community:” An Interview with Pasteldotz, Creator of Kawaii Fest
My little nerd heart was psyched to hear that the pastel princess herself, Pasteldotz aka Sharifa Macias was dreaming up…
Cozy and Queer: ‘Go for It, Nakamura-Kun!’ Episode 1 Review
“Love at first sight,” “puppy love,” “teen angst and longing.” All of these and more are apt and immediate descriptors…
‘PANTHEON: The Elemental Artifact’ Review
Story: Mohsen Ashraf / Art: Willi Roberts / Letters & Design: Lydon White / Edits: Katharyn Blair pantheon – n….
This BAFTA Shit Ain’t Hard, Disability is Real, but Y’all Just Don’t Care about Black Folks
What day we on for this shit? Three? Four? Midterms? And yet it feels like we are having a dishonest…
‘Frieren’ Season 2, Praise Aureole, We Back Like We Never Left
Two Mages and a Coward Walk into a second season of the best anime smoking right now No, recap of…
Review: ‘One Battle After Another,’ What Black Women Call Life
The last revolutionary on Earth starring Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another is a cathartic fk the system journey we…
Jay Jurden’s ‘Yes Ma’am’ Comedy Special is Buzzer Beater Smooth
I first found out about Jay Jurden from his appearance on the X of Words podcast, where he was talking…
Jive Poetic Bought Slam Poetry Back to New York Comic-Con
Even though New York Comic-Con has passed, the great thing about the con are the moments that stay with you….
Sci-Fi That Might Just Save You – BNP Interviews Jamie Mustard about His New Graphic Novel ‘HYBRED’
Portions of this interview have been cut and reordered for clarity and conciseness. BlackNerdPromblems: Hello, welcome to “Black Nerd Problems…
‘Ghost of Yōtei’: “It’s Not Revenge She’s After, It’s a Reckoning”
If you’re lucky, you get to witness a piece of media that either entertains, redefines, or consumes you. For me,…
What haunts you? – An Interview With Rodney Barnes on His Latest Series, ‘CROWNSVILLE’
This transcript has been edited slightly for clarity and conciseness. BlackNerdProblems: Hello, welcome to our first interview in a while….
Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Night Patrol’ Keeps its Story Balanced and Hood
More and more often, I come across pieces of horror that hit a nerve. Not in the negative way, rather…
‘My Hero Academia’ Final Season, Episode 1 is All Gas, No Breaks
10/09/25 Editorial note: We are aware of Crunchyroll’s partnership with OONA and that they have yet to respond to these…
REVIEW: ‘May I Ask for One Final Thing?’ Episode 1 & 2 Lets Us Get Our Lick Back
10/09/25 Editorial note: We are aware of Crunchyroll’s partnership with OONA and that they have yet to respond to these…
Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Appofeniacs’ Brings Us to the Edge of Dystopian
Appofeniacs is a frenetic ‘connect-the-dots’ fever dream of a movie grounded only by the accuracy of its absurdity. Which is…
‘JUJUTSU KAISEN’ Season 3 Arrives on Crunchyroll in January 2026
WE BACK!!!!!!! During the live-streamed JUJUTSU KAISEN 5th Anniversary Special, the first teaser trailer for JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 was…
EXCLUSIVE: Psychological Thriller ‘DELUGE’ Arrives from the Depths Come October
While we are hyped for the Writer Stephanie Williams and artist Letizia Cadonici team project of Roots of Madness, Ignition…
‘Weirdo’: Tony Weaver, Jr. Creates a Table for the Outcasts
The most memorable children’s stories are the ones that respect the intelligence of their audience. Just because it’s geared toward…
When Two Become One: ‘Together’ Review
Together is the body horror rom-com we did not expect. This film is a slow burn, and you will be…
Kickstarter for ‘Cütie Catcherz:’ A Revolutionary AR-Enhanced Comic Adventure Launches
Oh, I love being at the intersection of education and gaming: years ago folks may have remembered my review of…
Are We Back?: ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review
A Fitting Return The Fantastic Four was the brainchild of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. It shifted the paradigm of…
Hope and Heroism: ‘Superman’ (2025) Review
(WARNING: Moderate spoilers for Superman (2025) ahead.) I’m a certified old, definitely in the Joel category. So I didn’t quite…
Femme, Gifted, and Black: ‘Ironheart’ Review
Let Me Be Great With no other fanfare, Marvel Studios’ Ironheart is good. Argue with your local incel, because there…
‘Solo Camping for Two’ is Senien-Flavored Slice-of-Life, Episode One Review
When I first watched the trailer for Solo Camping for Two, I was struck by the slice-of-life vibes and wanted…
They Tossed Him Like Trash: ‘Gachiakuta’ has a Brutal First Episode
Trash, Blood, and Betrayal: Welcome to the Pit Gachiakuta does not open gently. Episode 1 is all grit, heartbreak, and…
Finding Comfort in the Storm: ‘With You and the Rain’ is the Comfy-Core Anime You Didn’t Know You Needed
There’s something comforting about a rainy day. The soft patter against your window, a warm cup of tea, and a…
‘My Dress-Up Darling,’ My Anime “Hear Me Out” of 2022, is Back and Sweet as Ever for Season 2
Back in the heyday of Shokugeki no Soma, I repeatedly found myself constantly trying to explain to friends and casual…
‘Captain Zero: Into The Abyss: Part II’ Review
There are moments when you see someone’s work and just know that they are going to manifest greatness at every…
The ‘Sailor Moon’ Day Party Brings Magical Girls Together
Listen, this current presidential administration is doing everything in their power to strip joy and safety away from Black and…
Anime North 2025: Parking Lot Con Review
Looks like I was in Canada, eh? What a time. [Obnoxious Letterkenny accent] When: May 23-25, 2025 Where: Toronto Congress Centre…
Review: ‘Fountain of Youth’ Needs More Rejuvenation
Fountain of Youth is a new action-adventure from Apple TV+ with the makings of National Treasure, The Mummy, and Indiana…
The Jedi Code is Just Gaslighting in Fancy Robes: Revenge of the Receipts
We’ve been fed Jedi propaganda since 1977. They wear robes like space monks, talk about peace like HR reps during…
Fighting in the Dirt: Why ‘Andor’ and ‘Skeleton Crew’ Are ‘Star Wars’ Television at Its Best
Star Wars is not great because of the Force. It is great because of the ones who fight when no…
‘South of Midnight:’ Southern Gothic, Black Storytelling, and a Game That Feels Like Coming Home
A Soulful Journey Through Loss, Hope, and the Beauty of Black Southern Life The South has always been haunted. By…
Screaming Without Shackles: The Rise of Black Horror Beyond Trauma
There’s something brewing in the genre that makes my horror-loving, gore-snacking, final-girl-rooting heart swell with joy. And it’s not another…
Review: ‘Sinners’ Takes Us to Church
Sinners is an ancestral masterpiece. Composed with the wisdom of history, the foresight of Black and Brown lineage, and the…
PREVIEW: Graphic Novel Adaptation of ‘Parable of the Talents’ Coming April 2025
Next week, Abrams ComicArts will publish Hugo Award-Winners Damian Duffy and John Jennings’ graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s…
REVIEW: ‘Kaiju No 8: Mission Recon’ is Back to Ground Zero
The action-packed Kaiju No. 8 anime has long been a favorite of mine since first airing last Spring. The anime…
HEROES UNITE: ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Episode 1 Review
We know that My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a brand-new animated spinoff series that takes place before the events of…
Looking Back to Move Forward: A Review of ‘Meanwhile’
Do you remember the year 2020? Yes, I am asking you to return to one of the many recent ‘unprecedented…
A New Epic Begins: ‘The Beginning After the End’ Episode 1 Review
Starting its comicalization in 2018 on the digital comic and novel platform Tapas, the bestselling novel The Beginning After the…
‘Split Fiction’ is What Happens When Puzzle Night Meets Fandom Deep Cuts
Puzzle Games? Love ‘Em. Co-op Stress? Not So Much. I’m a puzzle girl. Always have been. Crosswords, escape rooms (especially…
Authentic and Inclusive: ‘Iyanu’ Creators Interview
The Blerdosphere has been abuzz with anticipation for the animated adaptation of Iyanu. YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics’ Yoruba-inspired…
REVIEW: ‘WITCH WATCH’ is a Ridiculously Enchanting Experience for Anime Fans to Catch in Theaters
When fellow BNP contributor and anime fan, Mikkel, suggested this would be up my alley, I rejoiced that my friends…
BlerDCon 2025 Recap: Black On Black Blerdery
No ‘Small’ Cons There are no ‘small cons’, only small minds. Wherever two or more Blerds gather, something sacred is…
5 Kid Lit Books About Black Girls and Women You Should Have on Your Bookshelves
Oh, I love kid lit. I love reading children’s literature. I love literature for the younger readers coming up in…
