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I hope all of you Riverdale fans out there are diving deeper into reading Archie Comics. This September, our beloved Archie Andrews will be rocking out in 1955. ARCHIE: 1955 is a brand new five-issue miniseries from the writing team that brought you ARCHIE: 1941.

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Riverdale is over for now but you can still get your dose of Archie Comics every week! I haven't read the Jughead The Hunger comicbook series but I have read the Vampironica series and I was able to jump into Jughead The Hunger VS. Vampironica with ease. It's a fun read and I love the Vampironica storyline. Perhaps I should do some kind of video on this series and how I feel about the Archie Comics darker comicbook series in general. 

Here's a sneak peek of Jughead The Hunger VS. Vampironica #2

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It's great to witness how the love of geeky fandom has through fashion, comic books, film, and video games. I believe that movies alone have helped Gen Z discover hidden geeky gems from the '80s and '90s. But let's talk about fashion now. Some apparel that you find at stores and honors our love of geek culture almost looks like straight-up cosplay. Some items are a bit more discreet. Below check out five items from different cool shops I'm smitten with for Spring/Summer. 

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I have a profound love of mermaids. They are such beautiful, mystical creatures and I am smitten with mermaid art. I believe they could be absolutely real. Why not? I hope I bump into one at the beach this Summer. Think about it, humans have only managed to explore about 5% of the ocean floor. That leaves endless room for possibilities! This month I stumbled upon #MerMay on Instagram. It's an art challenge where people draw their take on mermaids all month long. May is practically over but it was fun to follow along and appreciate everyones artistic vision. I also enjoyed people mashing mermaid art up with video game and comicbook characters. 

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Are you stopping by your local comic book store this week? 

Take a turn at Riverdale because Archie Comics is dropping some interesting selections this week. Archie is always falling in love with someone new. Is that a Sabrina cameo I'm spying on the cover art? Mad Doctor Doom looks like he's making a stop at Riverdale High School for a not so friendly visit. And you know you can never go wrong with an Archie Comics Digest featuring our leading ladies Betty & Veronica. I'm sure we'll spot Jughead & Reggie in one of these gems too. Check it these little sneak peeks below.

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Roberto Aquirre-Sacasa has been bringing all of our favorite Archie Comics to life. We have Riverdale, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and now we're gearing up for Katy Keene.

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I'm so excited that the Captain Marvel teaser poster and trailer have finally dropped. I'm a huge fan of the Marvel Universe and was full of joy when I found out that Brie Larson was cast as Captain Marvel a while back. 

I fell in love with Brie Larson when I saw her in the role of  'Envy Adams' in 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'. 
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New York Comic Con Is Almost Here!

As much as I'd love to comic con hop like many people I know, I don't always have the free time. My main jam will always be New York Comic Con. I've been attending since before Reedpop owned them in 2006. It's the Comic Convention I always try to clear up room for. I remember when there weren't that many people in attendance and there was such a special magical feel to it. Nowadays it's very populated and still holds some magic but in a different way. 

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I Love A Good Compare And Contrast.

The 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' trailer has dropped and it looks creepy as hell. Let the dark magic and spell casting begin! This is not your Melissa Joan Hart movie or TV show Sabrina. This Netflix TV show is based on Archie Horror, an imprint of Archie Comics, 'Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina' comic books written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, also known for CW's 'Riverdale'.  Kiernan Shipka is cast as Sabrina Spellman and I have to say, I like how she's looking for this role. I'm holding on to high hopes for this show being both a comic book lover and horror fan.

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Your Love For All Things Geeky And Fashion Related Is About To Be Pleasantly Pleased. 


I grew up playing video games in the 90s for hours on end such as Super Mario Bros on Nintendo, Pac-Man, Sonic The Hedgehog on Sega Genesis, The Legend of Zelda & more. 

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ThinkGeek is having the most amazing books and stationary SALE right now. If you love Harry Potter, Wonder Woman, Nickelodeon, and Mermaids just to name a few, then you must head over!  


The notebooks and stationary are insanely affordable being anywhere from 33% to 79% off. If you're in school or you're like me and enjoy having unique books and pens to write with, then this is a great time to shop. These items also make great gifts for anyone you may know with a geeky heart. Head over HERE to take a look at all of the goodies.

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Comicbook & witch lovers are about to get an amazing gift sometime soon with Netflix’s "Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina" based on the Archie Comics with the same title. Something wicked comes this way... the first official poster has dropped courtesy of series creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. 



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I'm So Excited To Be Watching Marvel Comics The Avengers: Infinity War Tonight!

I've heard ridiculously amazing things about the movie. Getting to see some of my favorites such as Iron Man, Thor, Spiderman, Captain American, and more go up against Thanos is going to be epic. I grew up on Marvel Comics more than DC Comics, therefore, they hold a special place in my heart. 

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DC Comics, this is quite epic. The big day has finally arrived. It looks like Catwoman and Batman are getting married! Of course, once we all knew this was happening, we were dying to see her wedding dress! The cosplay possibilties are bonkers. How many brides will we be seeing at Comic Con Conventions?
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Cruel Intentions...

!!POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW!!

CW and Archie Comics Riverdale, has been spicing up lately. Ever since we found out South Side High is going to become a prison, shit has hit the fan. 

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(Variant cover by Sandy Jarrell with Kelly Fitzpatrick)

Archie & DC Comics new Batman and Robin, Riverdale Crossover has been all the rage!

Just when you thought Archie Comics couldn't get more interesting with Vampires, Witches, and all sorts of crazy, cool... Batman and Robin decide to swing through Riverdale! I hear things are going to get crazy town super fast! Archie Comics and DC Entertainment is proud to present their crossover adventure 50 years in the making: ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN 66! 

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GIRLS RULE THE WORLD!

The Ladies from some of my favorite TV shows such as The Flash, Jessica Jones, Riverdale and possibly Charmed, have been kicking ass lately! It's so much fun to watch how the women's movement is all over the place. Literally, everywhere I look, pure magic. I love my comicbook shows. Marvel comics, DC comics & Archie Comics are working on some real gems. Even Charmed eventually released a comicbook published by Zenescope Entertainment. 

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Hey Nubians, 

Change is fun!

Recently I decided I needed to do something different with my hair color, hair cut, and hair style. I let it grow out for quite some time in an effort to let it get a bit healthier since it's been bleached often and was starting to get too dry. I'm going to start using hair masque more often for that issue. But anyway, I definitely needed something new... a nice change. I'm sure you get that feeling, right? When it starts to feel imperative. Even though my hair kept growing and I kept changing colors, it still felt the same for some reason. 

Sometimes small changes can go a long way. Not only did I decide to get it cut, I decided to get bangs! I haven't had bangs in over 10 years! It took about 3 days for them to grow on my but now I love them!

Before
My hair was pretty faded already. I had Aveda color and Ion color on it before... the other half was just a dark brown. Even since I did my Wonder Woman Two-Face cosplay at New York Comic Con, I've kept the each half different colors look. This time I had a different muse for inspiration too. 

What Was Used
My good friend Kaori did my hair. If you want something fun and you're in NY, you should reach out to her! She used Pravana, Adore, and Sparks Products. You can see the names of the hair dye below. 

And then...

TAH-DAH! I love it. It's exactly what I needed right now. The photo below is unfiltered and under natural light. 


It still has a bit of Batman's Harvey Dent/Two-Face inspiration, but we can all agree the color scheme is kind of based on The Joker right? Hooray!


The photo below has a bit of a filter on it but the colors are almost exactly how they look. You can also totally tell I'm starting to feel my new look. 




I also really enjoy how the bangs look with a messy top know. It's perfect. 


If you guys have any questions feel free to reach out! 

Cheers, 

Xo Nubia Xo 


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Hey Nubians, 

Remember when I talked about The Five Points Festival? A designer toy and comic convention presented by Clutter Magazine and Midtown Comics that took place last month at Pier 36? I sent my good friend Dane Smith to cover the event by taking some photographs and it looked like such a great time! I was so bummed I couldn't personally make it but I'm looking forward to attending next years in 2018.


Beginnings Are Magical... 
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Hey Nubians, 

Are you a fashion lover and geek girl? You must read this Hunter Haute Comic Book Created by Kosi Harris!

I have the pleasure of personally knowing Kosi Harris and I must say she's quite the She-ro. We met through mutual friends online and we've had the satisfaction of bonding over our love of fashion, comic books, beauty, cosplay, and more. Kosi also has a blog you should check out called One Creates Oneself. This Brooklyn girl is a smart cookie! She's an account director at a public relations firm and she recently acquired a Masters Degree at the Southern New Hampshire University. BOOM!


I remember when I first met Kosi a few years ago, she talked about putting together a fashion comic book and told me she had it all mapped out in her head. I was intrigued by the idea. It was only a matter of time. Watching Hunter Haute come to life and be so damn good makes me immensely proud of her. It's one of her many accomplishments and I have a feeling this is just the tip of the Iceberg for her creative pursuits. 

This comicbook co-written by Phil Buck and Illustrated by Candace April Lee, has a solid storyline involving history, love, loss, determination, and the start of a new journey for Hunter Haute. 

About Hunter Haute

"Amina Williams has just returned home from Brazil after taking a gap year from her studies at The Design Institute. Her mother, Alexia Williams, was a fashion industry mogul and the CEO of her own company, Williams Industries. There was much controversy surrounding the “accident” that killed Amina’s mother. After a year away, Amina must come home to deal with the fallout in her personal life and the within the business dealings of her mother’s empire."



Make sure you stop by Webtoons to read Hunter Haute HERE. 



I had the pleasure of interviewing Kosi about Hunter Haute. I hope you enjoy and definitely read the comicbook. I promise it'll leave you craving issue #2!





N: I know you’re a publicist, a blogger, you just received your Master Degree and now a comic book writer. I think I even saw a video of you recently killing it at the gym. With that being said, you juggle a lot and you do it well. What’s your advice for keeping your own Super Heroine alive? Creative people have a hard time focusing and can easily be pulled in many directions. What keeps you so focused and determined? Tell us your secret!!!

K: Ha ha I don’t know if I have a secret.. coffee helps a lot. Getting a good night’s sleep. Creating realistic goals, a friend taught me this last year. For example, stating “get website done” on a to do list is vague. My friend mentioned writing a task like that that will NEVER get done. So I learned not to list things like that and write a task more realistic with my time. 


Being around my family and friends inspire me, helps keep me focused and determined. In addition, understanding that projects can be moved around/be delayed and it’s not the end of the world. You have to take time to rest and have fun, it only adds to the productivity!




N: What was your main inspiration for Hunter Haute and how does this character relate to your life?

K: I started doing drafts for Hunter Haute before I had my BLOG, I think at the time I was looking for a creative outlet where I wouldn’t feel judged for my ideas. It’s a liberating feeling when you just sit down and write, whether it’s fiction, non-fiction it allows your brain to get everything you want to say out on paper.





N: Sometimes when we have a great idea we have a hard time finding the right people to partner with us. Did you have a hard time finding writer Phil Buck and illustrator Candace April Lee? Any advice you can give to creatives on finding the right people to work with based on this experience?

K: I had a harder time finding an illustrator than a writer. I think Phil and I having a love for comics and new ideas we just cliqued. Finding Candance was tough. Before finding her on Behance, I was looking at a few schools. And kind of like Goldilocks there were illustrators that had too much of this and less of that. Candance was just right :)

N: Which was your first love, fashion or comic books? Give us details!

K: Fashion, I have my older sisters to thank for that. They worked in the retail industry as image consultants. I used to play with my sister’s clothes all the time! I remember one of them had an old school 90s belt nameplate, I always joked when I “grow up” I would get one with my name on it. Ironically I am grown and that is making a comeback so I probably should get it.




N: It’s so interesting to see Capoeira as the main source of Amina’s fighting skills. Have you taken a Capoeira class in the past? What inspired this decision?

K: I have done it once, I thought it was a fighting style not seen in comic books or even in TV/Movies. Writers go straight to Karate, which is great but I thought it would be an interesting take as Amina is an avid traveler and a New Yorker.




N: I very much enjoyed the illustrations by Candace April Lee. They're very vivid, action-packed, and made me feel as if the book was actually moving haha, it made the characters come to life in my imagination. I also noticed the detail in the clothing, did you both pick out the outfits for the illustrations together or did you design them yourself?

K: It was collaborative to where I would have excel sheets highlighting each character’s style (yep it was super helpful for Candace) and different scenarios they would be in and the type of looks I would see them in. The outfits were a mix of inspiration of street style, trends, and personal experience being a New Yorker.





N:  I noticed on one of the pages, Amina was looking at an old photo of herself with her mother and she had a superhero mask on. Would you say it was Halloween or was she going to Comic Con?

K: Halloween, where she would spend quality time with her mother and they would go to the Halloween Parade and be inspired by the costumes.


N: Speaking of Comic Con, I know you’re an avid cosplayer and we have bumped into each other at Comic Con's in the past. What has your favorite cosplay costume been?

K: My favorite Cosplay has been Catwoman from The Dark Knight Rises, it was the first cosplay I really took seriously prepping about 6 weeks in advance for it. I was able to work with a rad seamstress that I was in constant communication with from start to finish. LOL I loved it so much I danced to the costume with my diploma two weeks ago!





N: You’re going to hate me for this one… DC Comics or Marvel Comics?

K: Yes I do Nubia! Growing up, I was exposed to the DC world first through the cartoons. All the cartoons shows I've watched include Batman: The Animated Series/Adventures, Superman: The Animated Series, Static Shock, and Batman: Beyond 


It's no secret that mythology, especially Greek mythology has influenced the characters and stories in the DC Universe. Superman can be equated to the sun god Apollo, Batman to Hades, Wonder Woman to Athena, and Aquaman to Poseidon.

Over the years, writers have added more facets to these god-like characters and made it to where they want to retain their humanity, having acknowledged their mythic nature, that's very interesting to me.

From Marvel, I grew up watching the cartoons Spider-Man: Animated series, The Fantastic Four, and the original X-Men cartoon.

The first graphic novel I read from Marvel was The Dark Phoenix Saga. What appeals to me and to a lot of other people about Marvel are that the characters are flawed.

Many, if not all of these characters can be traced to characters from literature and even real-life people. Hulk is Jekyll and Hyde, Loki to Edmund from King Lear, Tony Stark to Howard Hughes , and Charles Xavier to Martin Luther King Jr. 

What appeals to me the most is that my favorite group of superheroes in Marvel: the X-Men have gone through the ringer in their 50 some odd year history. Facing discrimination because they're genetically different is very appealing to me as a person of color.

Despite my cosplays being DC based, with Wonder Woman and Catwoman, I would have to go with Marvel. I think in today’s world with social media making it seem as if everyone is perfect, it is important for writers to write characters that are flawed that folks can relate to. There is already so much showing us to be “perfect” there has to be a balance.




N: Spill! Can you tell us if you’re cosplaying as Amina AKA Hunter Haute this year?

K: OMG you are the 5th person to ask me that, now I don’t know! We’ll see!

N: If you could have one Super Power, What would it be?

K: Telekenesis. Telekenesis is a power with infinite possibilities. Actually, whenever I take a Superhero quiz I get Jean Grey. She is the queen of Telekenesis in the Marvel Universe. I think having the ability to control any element, influence any movement, and manipulate any physical action is far better than any other power. Imagine being able to cure cancer by destroying cancerous cells in a person’s body, or influencing an election…I’ll just leave that here :)





N: You can give me short answers here. Think of these as hypothetical questions almost to get to know Amina’s personality a little better. (They may be one word answers)

N: One word to describe Amina’s style? 
K: Girly but with a hint of Tomboy, she wears overalls with her Loubtutin heels and has multiple piercings.




N: Does Amina have a fashion blog? 
K: No, but she hangs with bloggers.

N: Her favorite color? 

K: Navy Blue.
N: Does she drink Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts? 
K: Starbucks.

N: What’s her favorite designer at the moment?

K: Stella McCartney! With #45’s policies to damage the earth, Stella uses products that don’t harm the environment but preserve that. McCartney’s design’s are also a mix of girly and tomboy, like Amina.

N: What song is she blasting on her headphones right now?
K: HUMBLE by Kendrick Lamar.



N: Thanks so much Kosi you’ve been an absolute treat! Last but definitely not least, when can we expect issue 2? 
K: Late Fall!


Till next time!


Cheers

Xo Nubia Xo




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