Black Panther may be the greatest, but he wasn't the first Black Superhero

Let's get right down to it.

First of all I loved Black Panther a lot. Every part from beginning to the end. I want to go to Wakanda.  I'm loving the reviews and posts.  People, especially blacks are really into this and are united about their culture being on the big screen in a positive matter. I will cover that in depth on www.imjustdrew.com.

But let's clear something up really fast: Black Panther was NOT the first African American comic book hero. He wasn't even the first to receive a major motion picture nod. 

It's an honest mistake if you don't keep up with comics or comic book movies. But here's some knowledge for you. I saw a reel that BET posted (yeah BET did good there) with 27 different comic book heroes of color. I will highlight 10 of them. 

1. Blade

How anyone over 25 forgets this boggles my mind. He had a trilogy in the early 2000s and another set of movies coming out soon. It was an action packed movie filled with vampires that captured folks imaginations and was awesome.

2. Storm

Storm was really bad in the X-Men movies.  I honestly thought given that Halle Berry played the role, she would get her own movie. I am not mad that she didn't, but she certainly shouldn't be forgotten. 

3. Luke Cage (Power Man)

He was a Netflix sensation in 2016, and simply powerful.  I'm hoping Netflix does a season 2, or even better a movie. Cage was so powerful and engaging that I believe it would be perfect on the big screen. 

4. Men In Black. 

Yeah Will Smith is on this list twice as a comic book hero. He had the powers and he is typecast at saving humankind. I didn't realize it was a comic, but Men In Black grossed enough money and powered through pop culture enough to make people proud and engaged.

5. Spawn. 

Yep Will Smith again. This movie didn't age well. But at the time, everyone wanted to see it. Comic book movies had only recently gained more popularity. But if you go back and watch, many like Spawn are still impressive.

6. Static Shock

This is a throwback but worth checking out. Perhaps now BP's popularity will bring this character to the big screen as well as #7.

7. Cyborg.

When I first saw the Justice League, I noticed him and I flashed back to my childhood. Cyborg, if marketed properly, can also be an excellent, groundbreaking movie. Don't be surprised if DC isn't already planning this movie.

8. Black Lightning.

He already has a popular new series on the CW and could be apart of the cinema movement as well.

9. Meteor Man

Very underrated movie by the great Robert Townsend that may have been poorly timed but certainly remembered. 

10. Tyroc

Many of these will have to be researched in detail to fully appreciate them. But trust me Tyroc is a character that deserves to be recognized as well.

There you have it, this is my 10. Continue to enjoy Black Panther and all that surrounds it. Just don't make the mistake of omitting the characters and movies that helped make it a resounding success.

I believe I may be impatient

I always saw myself as a patient person. Many know of part of my journey through #imjustdrew as my first book is now on the market.  I have also worked in customer service, and with computers for over 30 years. Plus I help out with children and I care for my elderly, sick mother. 

You would think I have the patience of Job, right?

Think again?

I hate long lines, shopping in general, tardiness (CP time), traffic, and simply waiting. Being in limbo or suspense is terrible.  It even sucks when television abuses the heck out of it in season finales. Ummm, didn't JR get shot almost 40 years ago now?

I can also get antsy when I don't get certain results fast, or it takes me too long to get somewhere. It could be why I'm so early for everything, I talk fast, and I'm so tenacious.  There are some things I just want to get over with.  Most work days, this cold/hot weather, the days to my upcoming cruise, all of this rain, this terrible flu, having my true love in my life, and my mom getting the treatment she needs. These are for starters.

I now realize my problem and am working on it. Self awareness is very important.

Ok again with the once/year stuff

Ok we're in another February. Black people, and a few whites are posting Black History facts and quotes by notables. 

Now why don't we do this year round?

Trust me, even with how divided our country currently is, you would not be offending someone. Matter of fact, it's a good way of blending and even mending. Black History is American history, period. Same as Native Americans, Hispanics, Europeans. We're all a huge melting pot.

I am not gonna go even half Stacey Dash and say the month should be thrown away (well maybe Valentine's Day but that's another post). However we shouldn't look for a day, month or even year to celebrate something of great significance.

People get too much into trends and get things twisted way too often.  How about just posting and celebrating when you want, and not when your calendar and friends decide so?

One thing we have to remember as Blacks and Americans: we are free now. Despite any controversy, we are FREE. Therefore, free your mind also and post when and how you need to.

I look forward to these riveting posts on March 1 when I return from my cruise.  February just isn't long enough anyways.