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I’ve said this before but it bears repeating, especially here. The first kiss I remember seeing in comic books was between Ororo Munroe (Storm, if you nasty) and Daniel Lone DesertEagle (Forge, if you techie). The image of Storm, a Black woman, being intimate with Forge, a Native man, is the image of romance that sits above the fireplace in my mind. I say that to say this: it’s not often in comics where we get to see a Black woman having a moment of softness and intimacy without being over sexualized, a plot device to move a male character’s story to be moved further, or just to have the rug taken out from underneath. Storm is the first Black woman, dark skinned Black woman at that, I saw have this moment in a comic book. I’ve always loved that for her.
Now all these years later after having seen Storm married, divorced (looks into camera like Mr. Eddie from Abbott Elementary), and single again, we get to see not only an incredibly soft but cute moment for Storm in Al Ewing and Jacopo Camagni’s work in X-Men: Red #11. Al Ewing has been writing Storm with the best characterization in years. We’ve seen her become Regent of Sol, Queen of Arakko, scrapping in the mud, and stepping to Uranos (an Eternal so bad he had to be jailed underneath the jail). Storm has been on a hell of a run leading, supporting community, and being the ‘IT’ girl on Arakko. Now, she finally gets time to breathe with an incredibly cute date night with Craig (Marshall) of NASA.
For those that don’t know, when Arakko was attacked by Uranos, Craig (a human soil scientist from NASA) was willing to lay his life down to protect two Arakki children, Loolo and Kobb right before Storm and her council members saved the day. Not only did Storm see that, then declare Craig of Arakko, apparently plans for a date were made as well. The look on Craig’s face as he stares into the sky at Storm’s arrival tells us all we need to know. Yeah, we get that slice of life moment right here. Al Ewing has done wonders with Storm in making her more than just one of X-Men’s big guns. However, it’s the little moments that humanize Storm and make her not only lovable but relatable as well. We’ve seen Storm take out an entire space armada’s air supply, she’s thrown hands with deities, and shank people, but look at ya girl turning into Land O’ Lakes (I’m talking about the butter) over Craig’s smile and the notion of him flirting with her.
It’s nice to see Storm have someone of her own that isn’t connected to the X-Men or Wakanda, especially someone that isn’t even a hero or with any powers. When Storm was married to T’Challa, Xavier told her she would be a shining beacon for mutant and human relations. It’s interesting that here, a decade removed from that position, Craig Marshall talks about how he hoped Krakoa’s foundation would be a chance for humans to see the good that mutants bring. Also, man is an entire Storm fan. That man is smitten but not afraid to flirt it out respectfully. To me, it’s nice to see Storm being the one catered to. We’ve seen her be T’Challa’s equal, yes but a lot of the times (post break up) she has been T’Challa’s supporter, confidant, advisor, and believer, right? Here we have Storm being able to be herself, without the weight of a highly political relationship with someone that is respectfully punching above his weight as well as adoring her from the outside looking in.
Also, let’s be real. As of now, you can count the number of Black couples in Marvel Universe on one hand. We don’t get to see a moment like this too often centering two (dark-skinned) Black characters or POC characters often. Getting to be in Storm’s head then privy to her moments of uncertainty, being flirtatious, blushing, fem, and most importantly human… well, homosuperior. Again, Al Ewing has brought not only the right amount of fight, strife, and challenge to Storm’s further development as a character, but he’s also highlighted that this is a Black woman doing the most on the regular. So here is what Storm, a whole goddess, looks like when she gets time for herself to have some tranquility and softness.
I do hope I was able to nail the importance of this moment Storm is having. Again, it’s one we need to see Black characters, especially women, being allowed to have more of. This is truly a special moment for Miss Ororo Munroe.
Now Let’s Talk About Storm’s Evening Attire
*Dabs face with a towel while turning up Lipstick Lover*
My mutant, Storm just murdered any fit we’ll see at the Hellfire Gala 2023 with a date night dress. Yall don’t hear me tho, artist Jacopo Camagni turned Storm’s light bill into a whole freakum dress. I need to know what the other options Storm sent to the group chat for this date were because she came down like this shit is light work…as if she just stepped off a Savage X Fenty showcase.
Now, if this is a Jumbo Carnation creation, mans peaked. Hang his jersey up in the rafters right now because what the fuck is possibly topping this? I have physically lost the ability to write right now. I cannot. I can’t. Listen, I’m telling yall right now I can’t be held responsible for what’s about to come outta my mouth but just know, whatever it is that I say… I mean that shit.
Look, I’ma jus say it…
Storm got them thangs coolin’ sittin’ on the windowsill like sweet potato pies.
Storm got her bra taking a night off on the bedroom floor cause that’s not the kinda support she needs.
Storm got one sneeze, cough, or giggle jiggle before Craig Marshall looks for the server to ask for the check.
Storm brought a full course meal (hair, face, body) to a full course meal (Charcuterie, Lobster, Crème brûlée).
Miss Ororo Munroe found a mutant on Arakko with the ability to perfectly align both cateyes.
Miss Ororo Munroe didn’t bring her Black card because the points on the face card pay for all.
Miss Ororo Munroe did not come to play on this date, she is rocking lightning bolt door knockers, yall (Harlem!).
Miss Ororo Munroe got the Janelle Monáe/Kuwabara pompadour, business in the front and bad bish in the back.
Meanwhile,
This man Craig Marshall across the table giving Storm the “Hell yeah, I suck toes.” eyes
Craig Marshall is ready to Boyz II Men croon and serenade this woman on this here beach.
Craig Marshall said he trying to find out what that weekly weather forecast do.
Craig Marshall said he ain’t here for a slight chance of rain, he here for the down pour.
My mutant! You ain’t ever seen this level of fashion for a date night dress before in your life. The gala goes wherever Storm goes friend. Your favorite could never fave, bookmark, or have enough gall to even look at the lewks of Storm. The girlies ain’t got enough cardio for the amount of times Storm had to jump to get in this dress right here. This dress is only to be addressed as with the blasphemy of a “Gawd-dayum” because ya girl is working, but this dress ain’t a nine to five. Oh no, this dress big business. This dress is a whole corporation with Storm as the employee, COO, CFO, and CEO, that spends her days LHFAO’ing at anyone thinkin’ they could possibly fuck with it.
Storm put at least six people in the ground from how hard they broke they necks to get a double take, three are still in critical condition. Yall ain’t got enough bad bish energy to even attempt to power this dress like Storm. Her dress has its own power grid, fam. Yall don’t hear me, Storm pulled up to a date rocking a thunderstorm on fabric while smelling like Rum Cake and Let’s Jam hair gel Who does that? A fucking Icon, that’s who.
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I’ve said this before but it bears repeating, especially here. The first kiss I remember seeing in comic books was between Ororo Munroe (Storm, if you nasty) and Daniel Lone DesertEagle (Forge, if you techie). The image of Storm, a Black woman, being intimate with Forge, a Native man, is the image of romance that sits above the fireplace in my mind. I say that to say this: it’s not often in comics where we get to see a Black woman having a moment of softness and intimacy without being over sexualized, a plot device to move a male character’s story to be moved further, or just to have the rug taken out from underneath. Storm is the first Black woman, dark skinned Black woman at that, I saw have this moment in a comic book. I’ve always loved that for her.
Now all these years later after having seen Storm married, divorced (looks into camera like Mr. Eddie from Abbott Elementary), and single again, we get to see not only an incredibly soft but cute moment for Storm in Al Ewing and Jacopo Camagni’s work in X-Men: Red #11. Al Ewing has been writing Storm with the best characterization in years. We’ve seen her become Regent of Sol, Queen of Arakko, scrapping in the mud, and stepping to Uranos (an Eternal so bad he had to be jailed underneath the jail). Storm has been on a hell of a run leading, supporting community, and being the ‘IT’ girl on Arakko. Now, she finally gets time to breathe with an incredibly cute date night with Craig (Marshall) of NASA.
For those that don’t know, when Arakko was attacked by Uranos, Craig (a human soil scientist from NASA) was willing to lay his life down to protect two Arakki children, Loolo and Kobb right before Storm and her council members saved the day. Not only did Storm see that, then declare Craig of Arakko, apparently plans for a date were made as well. The look on Craig’s face as he stares into the sky at Storm’s arrival tells us all we need to know. Yeah, we get that slice of life moment right here. Al Ewing has done wonders with Storm in making her more than just one of X-Men’s big guns. However, it’s the little moments that humanize Storm and make her not only lovable but relatable as well. We’ve seen Storm take out an entire space armada’s air supply, she’s thrown hands with deities, and shank people, but look at ya girl turning into Land O’ Lakes (I’m talking about the butter) over Craig’s smile and the notion of him flirting with her.
It’s nice to see Storm have someone of her own that isn’t connected to the X-Men or Wakanda, especially someone that isn’t even a hero or with any powers. When Storm was married to T’Challa, Xavier told her she would be a shining beacon for mutant and human relations. It’s interesting that here, a decade removed from that position, Craig Marshall talks about how he hoped Krakoa’s foundation would be a chance for humans to see the good that mutants bring. Also, man is an entire Storm fan. That man is smitten but not afraid to flirt it out respectfully. To me, it’s nice to see Storm being the one catered to. We’ve seen her be T’Challa’s equal, yes but a lot of the times (post break up) she has been T’Challa’s supporter, confidant, advisor, and believer, right? Here we have Storm being able to be herself, without the weight of a highly political relationship with someone that is respectfully punching above his weight as well as adoring her from the outside looking in.
Also, let’s be real. As of now, you can count the number of Black couples in Marvel Universe on one hand. We don’t get to see a moment like this too often centering two (dark-skinned) Black characters or POC characters often. Getting to be in Storm’s head then privy to her moments of uncertainty, being flirtatious, blushing, fem, and most importantly human… well, homosuperior. Again, Al Ewing has brought not only the right amount of fight, strife, and challenge to Storm’s further development as a character, but he’s also highlighted that this is a Black woman doing the most on the regular. So here is what Storm, a whole goddess, looks like when she gets time for herself to have some tranquility and softness.
I do hope I was able to nail the importance of this moment Storm is having. Again, it’s one we need to see Black characters, especially women, being allowed to have more of. This is truly a special moment for Miss Ororo Munroe.
Now Let’s Talk About Storm’s Evening Attire
*Dabs face with a towel while turning up Lipstick Lover*
My mutant, Storm just murdered any fit we’ll see at the Hellfire Gala 2023 with a date night dress. Yall don’t hear me tho, artist Jacopo Camagni turned Storm’s light bill into a whole freakum dress. I need to know what the other options Storm sent to the group chat for this date were because she came down like this shit is light work…as if she just stepped off a Savage X Fenty showcase.
Now, if this is a Jumbo Carnation creation, mans peaked. Hang his jersey up in the rafters right now because what the fuck is possibly topping this? I have physically lost the ability to write right now. I cannot. I can’t. Listen, I’m telling yall right now I can’t be held responsible for what’s about to come outta my mouth but just know, whatever it is that I say… I mean that shit.
Look, I’ma jus say it…
Storm got them thangs coolin’ sittin’ on the windowsill like sweet potato pies.
Storm got her bra taking a night off on the bedroom floor cause that’s not the kinda support she needs.
Storm got one sneeze, cough, or giggle jiggle before Craig Marshall looks for the server to ask for the check.
Storm brought a full course meal (hair, face, body) to a full course meal (Charcuterie, Lobster, Crème brûlée).
Miss Ororo Munroe found a mutant on Arakko with the ability to perfectly align both cateyes.
Miss Ororo Munroe didn’t bring her Black card because the points on the face card pay for all.
Miss Ororo Munroe did not come to play on this date, she is rocking lightning bolt door knockers, yall (Harlem!).
Miss Ororo Munroe got the Janelle Monáe/Kuwabara pompadour, business in the front and bad bish in the back.
Meanwhile,
This man Craig Marshall across the table giving Storm the “Hell yeah, I suck toes.” eyes
Craig Marshall is ready to Boyz II Men croon and serenade this woman on this here beach.
Craig Marshall said he trying to find out what that weekly weather forecast do.
Craig Marshall said he ain’t here for a slight chance of rain, he here for the down pour.
My mutant! You ain’t ever seen this level of fashion for a date night dress before in your life. The gala goes wherever Storm goes friend. Your favorite could never fave, bookmark, or have enough gall to even look at the lewks of Storm. The girlies ain’t got enough cardio for the amount of times Storm had to jump to get in this dress right here. This dress is only to be addressed as with the blasphemy of a “Gawd-dayum” because ya girl is working, but this dress ain’t a nine to five. Oh no, this dress big business. This dress is a whole corporation with Storm as the employee, COO, CFO, and CEO, that spends her days LHFAO’ing at anyone thinkin’ they could possibly fuck with it.
Storm put at least six people in the ground from how hard they broke they necks to get a double take, three are still in critical condition. Yall ain’t got enough bad bish energy to even attempt to power this dress like Storm. Her dress has its own power grid, fam. Yall don’t hear me, Storm pulled up to a date rocking a thunderstorm on fabric while smelling like Rum Cake and Let’s Jam hair gel Who does that? A fucking Icon, that’s who.
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Deadpool 3 finally got a release date — we can expect to see Ryan Reynolds in the red spandex once again on November 8, 2024. The fandom is super-excited about the upcoming film. We’ll finally get to see the Merc with a Mouth team up with Wolverine, and if it resembles their brief but comedic moments from the Deadpool video game, we’re all in for a treat. Expect nothing less than laughter-induced stomach pain.
The production of a third film, this time as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe under Disney, is scheduled to begin later this month (May 2023) in London, but apart from the Wolverine-Deadpool team-up, nothing much is known about the film. For a long time, fans even wondered who else has been cast; this was particularly true regarding the character of Vanessa Carlsyle, Wade Wilson/Deadpool’s fiancé, portrayed in the earlier film by Morena Baccarin. And for the longest time, fans wondered will Deadpool 3 gives the Merc with a Mouth a happy end with Vanessa.
Fortunately for the fandom, Morena Baccarin will reprise her role of Vanessa Carlsyle in the upcoming Deadpool 3, though it’s currently unknown just how much screen time she’ll get. Before her appearance in the movie was confirmed, the actor confirmed that she was in negotiations to reprise her role as Deadpool’s love interest. However, Disney drives a hard bargain, and while they did approach the actor about being in the film, there were some disagreements about the terms of her appearance.
In a week following her statement regarding negotiations with Disney and Marvel, Baccarin’s portrayal of Vanessa was confirmed, along with Stefan Kapičić’s voicing of Colossus. But wait, leading hard negotiations over a portrayal of a dead person, which basically reduces a role to a cameo, seems kind of pointless, right? After all, Vanessa was killed in the first 20 minutes of the second film, which basically set the entire plot of the movie in motion. And that right there is the key to Vanessa’s return.
Vanessa is the most important secondary character in the Deadpool franchise. You basically can’t have a Deadpool movie without her. You can most certainly try, but you’ll be losing the only plot device that makes Deadpool into what he is and what motivates him — at least in the films.
In the first movie, Wade makes a call to a shady recruiter after finding out he has cancer so that he can survive and be with Vanessa. Unfortunately, good fortune was not in Wade’s corner for this, and he ended up superpowered but deformed, like a crossover between Freddie Kruger and a topographical map of Utah, as it has been so eloquently described.
So, he went on a mission to find Ajax/Francis — portrayed by Ed Skrein — to find a re-re-cure and even save Vanessa from the villain himself. The couple got back together until the moment in which she was killed in the second film, sending Deadpool on a “suicidal” mission of trying to kill the one remaining guy he blamed for the death of his fiancé — himself.
However, the best part of all these frayed plotlines is that Vanessa isn’t really dead. In the end-credits scene of Deadpool 2, we see Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Yukio fixing Cable’s time-traveling device, which Wade uses to go back in time and rescue Vanessa, much like Cable did for his family. He also took the liberty of “cleaning up” certain timelines, like killing the X-Men Origins: Wolverine’s iteration of Wade Wilson/Deadpool and killing Ryan Reynolds right after he finished the Green Lantern movie script. And then, there’s the Baby Hitler scene (we won’t go there).
So, if the upcoming film continues where the credits scene ended, it’s entirely possible that Vanessa is still alive and well in Deadpool 3 and that she’ll most likely influence Wade to embark on the upcoming adventure. Unfortunately, the details of the Wade/Wolverine upcoming but likely violent romp are unknown, except for the fact that Logan will be making an appearance — as teased in the end-credits scene — and that the duo is likely to have to take on a powerful villain together. But the extent of Vanessa’s role in the upcoming film still remains unknown.
She might be just a cameo, after all, or she might assume the role of the most important secondary character in the cinematic franchise, apart from Colossus. If the latter is true, there’s no reason why Vanessa and Deadpool couldn’t have a happy end (pun intended) in Deadpool 3. After all, Deadpool is a romantic comedy and feel good franchise despite the katana and bullet-fueled premise, so giving the two a happy ending as they ride or time travel into the sunset is pretty much aligned with the tone of the previous films. We’ll just have to wait for November of next year to find out.
Stranger Comics president and NIOBE creator, Sebastian A. Jones (THE UNTAMED), and filmmaker Prentice Penny (INSECURE, UNCORKED), are releasing NIOBE & DURA #2. For the first time ever, the reader, alongside Stranger’s iconic hero Niobe, will learn from shaman Dura how she created and saved the world of Asunda – a legacy Niobe will have to continue.
NIOBE & DURA takes place in the world of Asunda, where fairytales have depth of story with relatable characters and resonant themes. This tale honors Black women as creators of worlds, and the fierce relationships between elders and the young as they pass on history and culture to the next generation – who will carry on the tradition of being heroes. Stranger is launching this campaign on Mother’s Day weekend in honor of Dura creating the world.
The second issue, along with the first, plus Tales of Asunda #1-3, and Morka Moa launches May 13 on Kickstarter platform, where each issue will also contain exclusive Pathfinder 1e gaming material. The campaign also features the official Paizo Niobe module, minis made by Mythic and LARP swords by Calimacil! DAY 1 backers will receive a beautiful FREE EXCLUSIVE NIOBE & DURA COMIC by Jamaican artist, Sheldon Mitchell! Check it out here to not miss out:
The Kickstarter drops May 13 alongside STRANGERCON, an online event on @strangercomics YOUTUBE LIVE hosted by Jones, which will feature celebrity guests and rare exclusive comics where all attendees will receive a DE LA SOUL tribute homage of TALES OF ASUNDA #2. JOIN HERE:
Nerdist had the exclusive look at Tales of Asunda hitting shops: https://nerdist.com/article/tales-of-asunda-issue-1-stranger-comics-niobe-the-stranger-story-first-kill-sebastian-jones-available-for-preorder/
In 2021 the first issue was launched on Kickstarter platform and far surpassed its goal raising well over $100K. Penny, who has an overall deal with the Onyx Collective at Disney, met Jones while at HBO. Earlier this year they took their partnership to another level when they formed new comic company Payback Entertainment to be distributed via Stranger Comics.
Jones, who created the Black Elven franchise of Niobe when he introduced the character in the THE UNTAMED: A SINNER’S PRAYER more than a decade ago, had this to say about working with Penny and the series.
“I couldn’t be happier to have a partner in Prentice, as he’s always challenging and nurturing the human aspect of all our characters on a deeper frequency. These new tales will be great for our fans who already have an emotional connection to Niobe. I can’t wait for them to see what we have in store because it’s in this Niobe and Dura comic issue we finally share the truth of how our world came to be – and how that will affect not just Niobe but all of Asunda.”
Penny, who adds comic writer to his long resume with Niobe & Dura, had this so say about his first foray into the comic medium.
“When Seb told me about the story of Niobe & Dura, which was not just about a Black female hero but about a Black woman creating the world of Asunda, I knew I had to be a part of it, to shine a light on them with the depth of character they deserve. The comics set in Asunda are rich in culture, nuanced and poetic, and the characters are relatable on a profoundly human level. Fans of Asunda will find all of that in Niobe and Dura, but we’re also bringing them further into the world by pulling back the curtain on the mythology and the world’s origin, which also creates a jumping on point for new fans who haven’t discovered Niobe yet. Either way, everyone’s in for a treat.”
Jones added: “We have a saying that guides this franchise – With a world divided, who do you turn to? If this is the end, who will you be? Niobe is the hero who will bind nations. It is a lot to ask of anyone, but we need her now more than ever.”
NIOBE & DURA
A young Niobe is in the care of the great shaman Dura. They are fleeing the first undead, Vastar, Dura’s own brother returned from hell as the Devil’s horseman. He has just decimated the tribe that raised Niobe, and now Dura must teach Niobe who she can be all the while knowing WHAT she could become if she falls into Vastar’s hands. If Vastar does get to Niobe, Dura will have to make the ultimate choice.
Niobe is half-human, half-elven and direct heir to the thrones of both realms who are at war. But Niobe is also half-angel and half-demon. For within her lies the spirit of the Goddess and the Devil, and both will move heaven and hell to make her their champion. This is part of an ongoing saga where Niobe is destined to become the savior of the entire fantasy world of Asunda.
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