In ‘Geek-Girl’ Awkward Black Girl Is A Super Power, And Its Mighty!

Writer: Sam Johnson / Artists: Carlos Granda & Chunlin Zhao / AAM-Markosia Your Identity Is Not A Character Flaw I remember the time I realized that my awkwardness was not a character flaw. I’m grateful that “Geek Girl” won’t allow me to forget that it’s a superpower. This comic is my socially awkward Black girl anthem. While I was reading through the panels and helplessly feeling all of the emotions, I would consistently go back and shout “Me. I am Geek Girl!” In the era of Storm, Shuri, and Bumblebee, Summer touches our hearts with a slightly uncoordinated grace. You can be a robust Black woman who bashes through glass windows, saves the day, and in the same breath think “Damn is this going to cost me some coin?” I believe that the movement of our beloved hero, is something one could aspire to be. Black Girl Magic Comes With Many Hat Tricks Don’t we all wish to see how Black Girl magic can be fueled by quirkiness? I recommend Black women of all ranges to read dive into “Geek Girl”. Certain faults and shortcomings of your favorite femme-fatals are often slowly revealed through well crafted dramatic scenes. I found it easy to empathize with a woman whose faults are transparent. It started off with a blatant, yes, this is who I am. Usually, this is presented with “visibly strong tropes” but this is more of a “Yes, I’m awkward. Yes sometimes that could get in the way, but that does not hinder my growth any more than your own personal battles; so skrrrt”.

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