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A Special Spotlight on ‘I Won’t Pretend These Missiles Are Stars’
I have read the stories within I Won’t Pretend These Missiles Are Stars about three times over the last month…
‘My Adventures with Superman’ Season 3 Continues to Age Well and With Its Audience: Spoiler-Free Review
I am going to open this review by uncharacteristically levying my biggest complaint against My Adventures with Superman season 3…
An Exclusive Excerpt from ‘FIRST FREEDOM: THE STORY OF OPAL LEE AND JUNETEENTH,’ A Defining History of the Struggle to Recognize America’s Newest National Holiday
PORTLAND, OR (February 12, 2026) – On February 10, 2026, Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics…
‘Hirayasumi Vol 3’ Re-enforces Why Slice of Life is Worth Reading in Manga
Words and Art: Keigo Shinzo Publisher: Viz Translation: Jan Mitsuko Cash Touch-Up…
REVIEW: ‘Our Aimless Nights’ is a Quiet but Mighty Coming-of-Age Manga Series
I’m so grateful to the folks at Azuki, my favorite manga app…
Review: ‘Neighborhood Story’ Vol. 2 Continues to be a Shojo Page-Turner
Words and Art: Ai Yazawa Publisher: Viz (Shojo Beat) Translation: Andria McKnight…
‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Does Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
A good writer would start this piece off with something personal then…
‘Lupina Book One: Wax’ Review
Writter: James F. Wright / Illustrator: Li Buszka / Colors: Bex Glendining…
‘Nubia: Real One’ Review: A Black Teen Girl Superhero Out Here Living
Nubia: Real One is one hell of a story. Written by L.L.…
Mystery Solved!? Not Quite: ‘WandaVision’ Episode 3-4 Review
There’s something to be said about a television show using long form…
The Pull – 01/06/2021: Comics to Read Before Virtual Learning Begins Again
Well, we have made it to 2021, and season 2 of 2020…
‘Displacement’ is the Timely and Necessary Graphic Novel You Needed To Read Yesterday
There is a Zora Neal Hurston quote that seems etched into my…
‘Marvel’s X-Men’ Anime Just Hit Netflix: Is it Really Worth the Watch Though?
I don’t know about you, but when I heard the X-Men anime…
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A Special Spotlight on ‘I Won’t Pretend These Missiles Are Stars’
I have read the stories within I Won’t Pretend These Missiles Are Stars about three times over the last month…
‘My Adventures with Superman’ Season 3 Continues to Age Well and With Its Audience: Spoiler-Free Review
I am going to open this review by uncharacteristically levying my biggest complaint against My Adventures with Superman season 3…
An Exclusive Excerpt from ‘FIRST FREEDOM: THE STORY OF OPAL LEE AND JUNETEENTH,’ A Defining History of the Struggle to Recognize America’s Newest National Holiday
PORTLAND, OR (February 12, 2026) – On February 10, 2026, Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics…
EXCLUSIVE: Rodney Barnes Takes on Lovecraft with ‘WEIRD TALES’
Last year, Black Nerd Problems had the opportunity to speak with Rodney Barnes about his work on CROWNSVILLE, and today…
‘Black Defender: The Awakening’ Brings a New Hero to Center Stage
I’m always a fan of stories about heroes and villains: how they come to be, their lore, and the choices…
Azuki Manga Service Has a New Name: Omoi
For more than four years, digital manga platform and publisher Azuki, from KiraKira Media Inc., has been offering manga fans…
An Exclusive First Look Inside ‘THE BINTI TRILOGY’ Illustrated Edition
To commemorate the official release of THE BINTI TRILOGY, we here at Black Nerd Problems are happy to share exclusive…
EXCLUSIVE: Otherworldly Horror Unravels in ‘ROOTS OF MADNESS’ Come October
We at Black Nerd Problems are happy to present an exclusive look at ROOTS OF MADNESS ahead of its release…
A Much Needed History Lesson and Vivid Reimagination – ‘The Adventures of Lion Man’ Review
Creators: John Jennings, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, Bill Campbell, Damian Duffy, David Brame / Rosarium Publishing Last week, we here at…
Azuki Adds Four New Indie Manga from Manga Mavericks Books and Star Fruit Books
At Otakon 2025, digital manga platform and publisher Azuki announced a new partnership with indie manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books…
EXCLUSIVE: The Legend of the Lion Man Lives Again
The Adventures of Lion Man In 1947, Orrin C. Evans created one of the world’s first Black superheroes–Lion Man! Appearing…
‘ANCESTRAL RECALL’ #1 Review: Black History Solves a Mystery
Writer: Jordan Clark / Artist: Atagun İlhan / AHOY Comics When I first read the description of Clark and İlhan’s ANCESTRAL…
EXCLUSIVE: An Eccentric Painter Taps into the Literal Power of Black History in ‘ANCESTRAL RECALL’
We at Black Nerd Problems are happy to present an exclusive look at ANCESTRAL RECALL, a few days ahead of…
REVIEW: ‘ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE]’ on When You Miss Being a Legend at 27
I gotta to give credit where credit is due–I came across the titles such as ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE] in the…
REVIEW: ‘You Can’t Live All on Your Own!’ Volume 1 is Giving “What About Your Friends” Josei Vibes
Look, I got beef with TokyoPop. It started when I was a teenager, and it has persisted over fifteen years….
Haun and Hurley’s ‘THE BEAUTY’ Returns at Ignition Press with Lupacchino
Fan favorite sci-fi thriller The Beauty returns with a brand-new comic series at Ignition Press from co-creators and writers Jeremy…
Random House’s Ink Pop to Release Print Edition of Azuki Series ‘Our Aimless Nights’ Summer 2026
After launching their first two print releases with Scholastic Graphix this past spring, digital manga service Azuki announced today that…
Seeley and Simeone Bring ‘NO PLACE’ Home to Ignition Press Room at Comic-Con
So we’re already aware of Stephanie Williams (Nubia) teaming up with artist Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter) for a brand-new…
Williams and Cadonici Unearth ‘ROOTS OF MADNESS’ at Ignition Press
It feels like a lifetime ago when I interviewed Stephanie Williams–one of my newer faves in comics as Nubia &…
REVIEW: ‘Snow Angel, Vol. 1’ Gives Us Brilliant Coming of Age of the Shojo Variety
Words and Art: Haruka Chizu Publisher: Viz (Imprint: Shojo Beat) Translation: Andria McKnight Touch-Up Art & Lettering: Rebecca Sze Design:…
Azuki Launches Individual Chapter Sales with the Addition of 213 Series from KADOKAWA and Square Enix
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my faves My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and Our Aimless…
REVIEW: ‘Firefly Wedding, Vol. 1’ Brings Back Toxic Shojo in 2025
Words and Art: Oreco Tachibana Publisher: Viz (Imprint: Shojo Beat) Translation: Andria McKnight Touch-Up Art & Lettering: Finn Havens Design:…
‘Hirayasumi Vol 3’ Re-enforces Why Slice of Life is Worth Reading in Manga
Words and Art: Keigo Shinzo Publisher: Viz Translation: Jan Mitsuko Cash Touch-Up Art & Lettering: Elena Diaz Design: Jimmy Presler…
Azuki Adds New Volumes for Manga and Manwha Series this December
Gannibal by Masaaki Ninomiya, Published by ABLAZE Officer Daigo Agawa’s gotten more than he’d bargained for out of an official…
Azuki Adds New Indie & BL Manga This October Along with ‘Mecha-Ude’ Manga Update
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my faves My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and newer fave…
Checking out the Third Round of the VIZ Originals One-Shots Program
Earlier this year, I went to the Viz website to look up when the second volume of Hirayasumi dropped and…
Azuki to Add More Manga by Osamu Tezuka and More in September
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my faves My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and newer fave…
REVIEW: ‘Hirayasumi Vol 2’ Reminds Us Why Slice of Life Manga is King
Words and Art: Keigo Shinzo Publisher: Viz Translation: Jan Mitsuko Cash Touch-Up Art & Lettering: Elena Diaz Design: Jimmy Presler…
Azuki to Publish Two Series with Scholastic Graphix and Add Four New Manga Series
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my faves My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and newer fave…
Checking out the Second Round of the VIZ Originals One-Shots Program
Earlier this year, I went to the Viz website to look up when the second volume of Hirayasumi dropped and…
Review: ‘Neighborhood Story’ Vol. 3 Proves That Girlhood is Always Worth Bringing to the Page
Words and Art: Ai Yazawa Publisher: Viz (Shojo Beat) Translation: Andria McKnight Touch-Up Art & Lettering: Michelle Phang Design: Shawn…
A Bit of Introspection, A Bit of Sexiness, and a Bit of Bloody Action – An Interview with ‘Violent Flowers’ Creator, Maria Llovet
We here at Black Nerd Problems are thankful to once again have the opportunity to sit down with Maria Llovet….
Review: ‘Your Letter’ is an Incredibly Hopeful Comic from the Realm of Manwha
Words and Art: Hyeon A Cho Publisher: Yen Press (Ize Press) Translation: WEBTOON Lettering: Abigail Blackman Design: Ize Press/Wendy Chan…
Azuki Expands Manga Library with 23 Series from J-Novel Club and Star Fruit Books
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my beloved My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and newer fave…
New June Manga Series Available on Azuki
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my beloved My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and newer fave…
Introducing the VIZ Originals One-Shots Program
So I went to the Viz website to look up when the second volume of Hirayasumi drops and stumbled upon…
Azuki Adds New Manga Series for May
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my beloved My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and newer fave…
REVIEW: ‘Hirayasumi’ is a Slice of Life Dream
Words and Art: Keigo Shinzo Publisher: Viz Translation: Jan Mitsuko Cash Touch-Up Art & Lettering: Elena Diaz Design: Jimmy Presler…
Indie Comic Con 2024 – Power to the Creators
The cronut dropped, and everyone lost their pastry loving minds but when you think about it, that was a fire concept…
Azuki Adds New Manga Series for April
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my beloved My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files is partnering with…
Unique Manga Cover Spotlight
Some years ago, I was reading manga and gave some serious thought to the book covers–on what made a manga…
REVIEW: ‘Our Aimless Nights’ is a Quiet but Mighty Coming-of-Age Manga Series
I’m so grateful to the folks at Azuki, my favorite manga app for sending along this exclusive! I was happy…
Review: ‘Neighborhood Story’ Vol. 2 Continues to be a Shojo Page-Turner
Words and Art: Ai Yazawa Publisher: Viz (Shojo Beat) Translation: Andria McKnight Touch-Up Art & Lettering: Michelle Phang Design: Shawn…
5 More Women Mangaka You Should Know for Women’s History Month
You love manga. I love manga. We all love manga. Writing about women mangaka for this month last year brought…
Why You Should Be Reading Auto-Biographical Manga
In recent years, manga publishers have tapped into licensing, translating, and releasing more manga in the auto-biographical genre. From the…
Azuki Adds New Manga Series in March, Here’s a Quick Overview
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my beloved My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files is adding four…
Azuki Adds New Manga Series, Here’s a Quick Overview
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my beloved My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files is adding four…
Cyborg Writer Morgan Hampton on DC Power 2024’s Authentic Black Voices for Black Characters
Not to humble brag, but we sit down with folks for interviews from tv shows, movies, and comics all the…
DC Power 2024 The Spice of Life: Cheryl Eaton Talks About Lightning & Thunder’s Slice of Hero Life
Perhaps against my better judgment, Imma be completely honest with y’all: I am not a DC Girl (TM). It was long…
Manga Series to Check Out if You Like Detective Stories
Mysteries, murders, detectives, and amazing reveals–the manga version! Here’s a short sampling of a few manga series for the lover…
Can Someone Please Get HBO-Money For a Proper ‘Animorphs’ Live Action?
We live in a time where established properties are considered a sound investment. This is why, among other things, we’re…
The End of an Actual Era: A Eulogy for the CW as We Know It
Thank you all for taking the time out of your day to attend today’s ceremony. We are gathered to celebrate…
Exploring Gender Expression and Attraction in ‘Cinderella’s Closet’
Hey there folks, it is me: Carrie “Shojo is My First Love” McClain, and I am back to regale you…
The Gift Guide for the Manga Lovers in Your Life
As the holiday season approaches, we take this time to partake in the capitalist tradition of showing our affection and…
5 Manga Titles to Check Out if You’re a History Lover
Back at it with another manga list! From focusing on messy Josei manga titles to coming-of-age manga series to even…
Celebrating Twenty Years of ‘Order of the Stick’
Over the past half decade we’ll say, Dungeons & Dragons has been a mass resurgence in the public zeitgeist. Part…
The Appeal of Gentleness & The Push For Agency in ‘My Girlfriend’s Child’
My Girlfriend’s Child is an ongoing Shojo manga series created with story and art by Mamoru Aoi. The first volume…
Anatomy of a Child Soldier: Scott Summers’ Day Off
“The company I keep is not corporate enough Child Rebel Soldier, you ain’t orphan enough” – Pusha T Look, I’m a…
Kaori Ozaki’s ‘Love Letter’: A Manga One Shot You Should Read
A one shot in manga is more commonly known as a single, sometimes standalone story. It is the manga equivalent…
An Evolving Idea of Empathy: Talking about ‘Syphon Vol. 2’ with Author, Mohsen Ashraf
Also, at this point, the Warrior interviews need a disclaimer that they were conducted before the strike and some sort…