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In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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In this episode, I catch up with writer–artist Mike Kunkel, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Herobear and the Kid. Mike talks about the new volumes of Herobear from Papercutz, revisiting his beloved, hand-drawn world of childhood wonder, imagination, and heroism — and how he’s bringing fresh emotional depth and visual storytelling to the series.
We also get into his Capstone Books work with Krypto the Superdog and Scooby-Doo, where Mike brings his trademark humor and warmth to stories for younger readers, combining classic mystery fun and superhero action with the same heart that defines his independent work.
Finally, Mike shares insights from his run on Shazam! at DC Comics, discussing how he infused Billy Batson’s adventures with his signature animation-inspired energy and heartfelt optimism.
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We also get into his Capstone Books work with Krypto the Superdog and Scooby-Doo, where Mike brings his trademark humor and warmth to stories for younger readers, combining classic mystery fun and superhero action with the same heart that defines his independent work.
Finally, Mike shares insights from his run on Shazam! at DC Comics, discussing how he infused Billy Batson’s adventures with his signature animation-inspired energy and heartfelt optimism.
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