From the moment Robin made her cosplay debut at Anime California in 2015, a new passion was ignited inside her. Two hectic days before the convention, Robin handcrafted a Beast Boy and Raven costume for her and her bestie. Hours of hand sewing, lots of duct tape and many prayers later, Robin’s Teen Titans creations were ready.
With so much going on in the world, it’s so important to remember how important diverse representation can be. The mainstream media often fails to put Black womxn comic books in the limelight. From the unjust police brutality inflicted on Breonna Taylor to the unacceptable police violence against Chynal Lindsey and other Trans women, Black womxn need more visibility.
This week we introduce you to the immensely talented geek blogger Monica Delomico of Popcorner Reviews!
If you’ve been hanging out with us for a while, you’ve definitely heard of Serial Box. We chatted about their continuation of Orphan Black with Lindsay Smith and some of their original series with Eugene Myers. And this week, we’re diving into their first Marvel series with Serial Box’s community manager Rachel Pinnelas.
When the first Thor movie came out, my best friend told me I’d enjoy it because 1. It was fun, and 2. Thor was handsome and scruffy (aka my type). But as the movie progressed I couldn’t help but think, “Ooh, who’s the brother?!” I found Loki as a character very fascinating as he was troubled, sassy, misunderstood, and burdened with glorious purpose. Reading Loki: Agent of Asgard, Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee, and the new Loki series by Daniel Kibblesmith has only fueled my love for the god of mischief even more.
Before the episode, we have a special shoutout for our newest Patreon supporters: Rachel, Britta, Sonia, Anne, Darla, Laura, Michelle, and Kelley! We’ve really leveled up our Patreon rewards if you haven’t checked them out in a while – to join our latest sponsors (and earn our eternal thanks), head to patreon.com/sartorialgeek.
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has popularized comic book heroes and made them accessible to audiences worldwide. Marvel has accomplished a feat in filmmaking with a 22 movie lineup that has spanned over a decade. They’ve shown us that heroes come in all shapes, sizes, genders, and races! Avengers: Endgame was released a month ago and I still get emotional just thinking about specific scenes. I loved every frame of the film. One of the film’s standout moments features all of Marvel’s female heroes in one shot, a visually empowering scene. For anyone seeking more ways to celebrate the women of Marvel, look no further.
I’m a firm believer in dressing up no matter what the occasion. Going on a quick Target run? Have dinner plans at a super casual restaurant? Taking your dog out for a walk? Dress to the nines . . . but make it geeky!
Like many geeky fashionistas, I’m always taking inspiration from beloved (and love to hate) characters from books, movies, and tv shows. Since I’ve been riding high on Marvel, I created a fun look with retro flair inspired by Minn-Erva from Captain Marvel, as portrayed by Gemma Chan. While I was bummed her character wasn’t fully fleshed out, there’s no denying that her aesthetic is cool AF.
Before the episode, we have a special shoutout for our newest Patreon supporters: Liz, Lauren, Marcia, Trista, Megan, and Nicole! If you’d like to join them and get some of our very special rewards, head to patreon.com/sartorialgeek.
In our state of great emotional distress after the release of Marvel’s Infinity War, Team Sartorial Geek decided to hold a celebration of life party to honor our favorite heroes. We dressed in black, brought our tissues, and read eulogies written by members of our community.
You may remember that I wrote recaps of the first five episodes of the second season of Luke Cage. Unfortunately, I just couldn’t bring myself to go any further than that (with recapping – I watched the season through to the end).