NUBIAN KNIGHTS NETWORK: Marvel Comics

QUOTATIONS OF "BLACK"

"Whenever I use BLACK it relates to some history of Africans in that particular place. It’s the idea of the color BLACK as a metaphor, or as a representation of African-Americans. It’s the notion of BLACK- BLACKNESS - and all its other meanings in relation to the history of race..."

- Fred Wilson

"Most of my fortitude to continue doing the work comes from the moral outrage I feel about the injustices that Black people endure disproportionately daily."

- N. Abdul-Wakil

"In the end, what matters is not skin shade but pan-African consciousness. Loving your complexion, your nose, lips, hair length and texture, no matter what the politics or trends decide, and simply be. That's the problem with us (African folks). We're still learning how to love ourselves. So used to glorifying others and putting others first..."

- Dredlocks Tree

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Somos Arte, LLC Presents MARVELOUS COLOR
Exhibit Celebrates Black Comic Book Superheroes
Event CLOSES Friday, February, 26th, 2010 (NYC)

Official Website: MarvelousColors.com

TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION!!
THIS EVENT CLOSES THE END OF THIS WEEK
ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2010
(4 DAYS LEFT)
Due To The Incoming Winter Storm
The Gallery Is CLOSED TODAY,
February 26th, 2010!
I Didn't Get To See This Event!

Caribbean Cultural Center
African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI)

408 West 58th Street
(between 9th and 10th Avenues)
New York, New York 10019

CCCADI Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday (10AM - 6PM)
Ph: (212) 307-7420

Suggested Donation: $5.00

MarvelousColors.com

Travel Directions:
Take the #1, A, B, C, or D train to 59th Street Columbus Circle

Comic books are as much mythology as they are fine art. Growing up, most children had to only walk into their neighborhood candy store and with a relatively small amount of money to find adventure in every beautiful illustration and dynamic storyline. Not all artwork nor literature has been as accessible. Just as magical as the accessibility of these wondrous pieces of art were how they made (and continue to make) their audiences feel. And with the creation of characters like The Black Panther, Storm, Luke Cage, The Falcon, Blade and War Machine many children and adults also found images that directly mirrored, represented and inspired them.

We need not have been working class and poor families growing up in New York City to relate to the escapades of Harlem's Luke Cage or The Falcon, but to those of us who were (and are) it is invaluable to see ourselves as heroes too. We aspired to rule kingdoms and soar through the skies like Black Panther and Storm because on paper we could. We even had a voracious beast slayer in Blade and a knight in shining armor in War Machine.

The artists who have helped to tell the stories of these characters have created truly amazing and often underrated art. Their technique, precision and dedication is astonishing. As you move throughout the exhibit, please note the diversity in the interpretation of each character from artist to artist and generation to generation. Each style is distinctive in nature, stroke and design.

It is our honor to bring this show to you so that you too may enjoy the diversity of these legendary characters via the amazing work of these talented artists. Our company name, Somos Arte, means "we are art", and we are not only a creative services studio that provides branding, campaigns, commercial photography and shows for our clients; but we also celebrate art in all its forms and invite you to celebrate with us. Welcome to our second show in this genre and it is our hope that you leave as enthused and awed as we have been in developing the show for you to enjoy.

MarvelousColors.com

Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Curator
Shirley Miranda-Rodriguez, Executive Producer
Reginald Hudlin, Associate Producer
Riggs Morales, Associate Producer
David Medina, Muralist
Eric Battle, Key Artwork
José A. Gutiérrez Rivera, Digital Painter
Johanna Silfa, Intern

Reference Website Articles:

Exhibit Celebrates Black Comic Book Superheroes
New York 1 News Blurb (Running Time: 1 Minute)
With Feature Article

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Black Panther Sculptures
Marvel Superheroes by Bowen Designs

Hey FAM,

One of my closest best friends Steve just called me a half hour ago to let me know what's going on in the superhero comic book world. Though I already stumbled upon it the other day, he was letting me know about the new Green Hornet comic book that's coming out. You can see the four variant covers to issue #1 below.

Green Hornet #1 (4 Variant Covers)

HOWEVER! THE MOST EXCITING NEWS WAS WHEN HE TOLD ME TO CHECK OUT BOWENDESIGNS.COM

I go to the website over there and I IMMEDIATELY SEE NOT ONE, BUT TWO NEW STATUES OF BLACK PANTHER!!!!! Take a look at the pics below! IS HE NOT OFF DA CHAIN OR WHAT???!! ESPECIALLY THE MODERN COSTUME!! I LOVE IT!!

T'Challa, The Black Panther, King of Wakanda
(Modern Costume)

T'Challa, The Black Panther, King of Wakanda
(Classic Costume)

These Black Panther statues are just ultra-qool!! Fo' reall!! LOVE it!!

Now, the only other thing that I could ask for would be to have a qool ass sculpture of the new female Black Panther! Can you imagine that???!! I'd like to see a sculpture based upon the art and her stance from the Black Panther #1 cover below Whoooaaaa!!!! That's be vicious!!

Black Panther #1 (Variant Cover)
Drawn by Ken Lashley (a brutha, too!

)

Released March 2009

Beautiful Cover To Black Panther #11
As Our Panther Heroine Gets Into It With
Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner

Writer Reginald Hudlin Will Be Writing A Black Panther
Limited Series Which Also Stars Captain America
With Art By Denys Cowan
Called Flags Of Our Fathers.
It Should Debut in Early 2010