Video episode 1

I'm joined by Ash Alleyne for a discussion about the state of Black representation in superhero, fantasy and science fiction media.

+ Find out how we also fit the following in:

• Black Telepaths or the lack of them in comics
• Reading against the grain
• Storm & Marvel & The X-Men
• Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom
• Uhura & Star Trek
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
• Insecure
• Queen Sugar
• Richard Ayoade being disappointing
• Aircoolers or Airfryers
• Star Wars
• Judge Dredd & The Empire...good?
• And much more!

If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the 'Citation Page' for this episode on my website! https://www.alsopurple.com/referential1

You'll find all the books, shows and pods referenced in this conversation.

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Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.

Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. 

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