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Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer #6 is the strongest issue to date

Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer #6 is the strongest issue to date #comics #comicbooks

Venus is hurt and close to death and Harriet needs the help of a witch to save her! Story: David CrownsonArt: Matteo IlluminatiColor: Arianna PisaniLetterer: Loris Ravina Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below. TFAWZeus Comics This post contains affiliate links, which means…

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Comic Corner Roundup: March

Comic Corner Roundup is a bi-monthly segment that compiles mini-reviews of comics, graphic novels, and manga that I’ve read recently. Here are my reviews for the month of March which includes a historical ninja warrior, a superhero’s daughter, and romantic comedy set abroad. Harriet Tubman : Demon Slayer #1-2 by David Crownson (Author), Courtland Ellis (Illustrator), Joey Vazquez (Illustrator)…

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Animators: Oscars Are Out of AI's Reach - Technology Org

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Animators: Oscars Are Out of AI's Reach - Technology Org

Animators assert that securing an Oscar won’t be achieved through the use of AI technologies.

An Oscar (the Academy Award) statue. Image credit: Mirko Fabian via Unsplash, free license

In a BBC interview, comic book writer David Crownson expressed his view about artificial intelligence (AI) potentially displacing numerous individuals within his industry.

Crownson emphasizes that as studios and prominent publishers seek cost-cutting measures, AI technology is likely to be employed, leading to job losses. The escalating prominence of AI in the past year has also fueled concerns among comic book and animation writers and illustrators regarding its potential repercussions.

Given that AI can swiftly generate digital images reminiscent of graphic novel aesthetics, concerns heightened among those in the industry. Furthermore, AI’s ability to craft narratives adds an additional layer of worry for writers and creators.

With a modest yet rapidly expanding number of commercially released AI-generated comics and animated TV programs, the industry stands on the verge of transformation. The stakes are high, considering the estimated annual worth of the global comic book market at $15.5 billion (£12.2 billion) and the animated industry dwarfing it by 25 times at $411 billion.

David Crownson says he now faces the challenge of competing with AI users capable of generating content at a faster pace.

Crownson raises concerns about the potential impact of AI on employment in the industry, citing an example from the clothing sector where Levi acknowledged using AI to artificially create images of black models. He expresses fear that this trend may lead to significant unemployment among comic book writers from ethnic minority backgrounds, deeming AI as a threat to the job prospects of black artists.

Other industry experts contend that artificial intelligence (AI) can never replicate the storytelling quality achieved by humans. On the other hand, it should be acknowledged that AI has the potential to bring about unforeseen changes in the industry, and therefore the emergence of legislation that safeguards human creators as AI technology is necessary.

While there is currently little certainty in this domain, California Governor Gavin Newsom is actively investigating the issue. US authorities determined last year that images in an AI-generated comic book could not be subjected to copyright protection.

While established figures in the comic book and animation industries understandably express concerns about AI, there has been a notable surge in the development of AI-powered apps for comic book and animation creation, targeting the average user at home.

In the animation realm, apps like Animaker AI, Blender, Cascader, and Deepmotion have emerged. Similarly, for comic book creation, there are apps such as Comics Maker, AI Comic Factory, and Neural Canvas. These apps make bold promises, claiming to enable users to craft “jaw-dropping comics” or produce “studio-quality animated videos instantly.”

Despite the increasing popularity of these applications, Jonathan Kendrick, the co-founder and chairman of the global streaming service Rokit Flix, asserts that AI has not reached a level where it poses a threat to professional comic book creators and animators.

According to Kendrick, AI lacks the capability to create images with the nuance of the human mind. He likens it to having a subpar writer assist – capable of outlining, but falling short when it comes to infusing emotional weight. Kendrick contends that AI cannot deliver the surprises and artistic portrayals desired in stories and art and AI isn’t going to get you an Oscar.

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45 Black Men in Horror - Part 3

45 Black Men in Horror – Part 3

As you probably know, 60 Black Women in Horror and 100+ Black Women in Horror started out as a series on this very blog back in 2013. It was a series of three blogs, 20 Black Women in Horror, 20 More Black Women in Horror, and 20 Black Women in Horror 3. It just kept getting bigger and bigger until it eventually became the book 60 Black Women in Horror. Then, 80 Black Women in Horror. And…

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PiercingMetal's Creator Briefs @ 2021 New York Comic Con: Part 5

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Harriet Tubman, Demon Slayer #2

Harriet Tubman, Demon Slayer #2

Written by David Crownson Drawn by Joey Vazquez

PREVIOUSLY: Harriet Tubman, Demon Slayer #1

At the end of the previous issue, after Tubman easily dispatched of the three vampire slave patrollers, she and the slave family find themselves confronted by a pack of what appears to be about two dozen more vampires. Tubman has them all get into the carriage, with Catherine driving the horse in front, as…

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“Prentice Penny keeps lining up post-Insecure work. The TV writer and producer, who recently inked a pack to move his Penny for Your Thoughts shingle to Disney’s Onyx Collective, is also turning his attention to comic books.”

“Partnering with Stranger Comics’ Founder Sebastian A. Jones, Penny is launching a yet-to-be-named joint venture to identify and support new talent in the independent comic book world — functioning as an incubator and development lab for BIPOC creators and their IP to find inroads to publication and adaptation to other mediums. Jones and Penny have already identified two projects, David Crownson’s Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer and Jaycen Wise from creator Uraeus, both of which area already be developing for TV.”

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Upcoming  cover of Harriet Tubman demon slayer issue #8 art by  Eddie Holly <@eddieholly>  story by David Crownson <@dcrownson> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcrownson86/the-return-of-harriet-tubman-demon-slayer/posts/3086312

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"Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer" turns Tubman into a superhero. Check out my interview with creator David Crownson over at @SYFYWire http://bit.ly/3cjPmhX

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On January 18th, (not sure about the 17th) I will be attending the Black Comic Book Festival. David Crownson, creator of Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer has unselfishly offered to share his table. So...I will be there with my man David in the place to be in 2020! #comics #BlackHeroesMatter #blackcomics #Schomburg #harlem #indie https://www.instagram.com/p/B64oNXqh-Vo/?igshid=1mb7ep8uj3sva

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Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer #5 teases an origin and delivers some solid action

Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer #5 teases an origin and delivers some solid action #comics #comicbooks

Following the collateral damage from issue #3, slave owners of the Wallace Plantation team up with a demonic entity to hunt Tubman. And a tease of Tubman’s origin! Story: David CrownsonArt: Courtland Ellis, Marissa Louise Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below. Atomic Empire

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Graphic Novel Review: Black History Kicks Butt in Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer #1

Graphic Novel Review: Black History Kicks Butt in Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer #1

Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer #1 is a comic by David Crownson (Author) and Courtland Ellis (Illustrator). It combines Black History with someone who is easily one of the most heroic protagonists of all time: Harriet Tubman. Warning: Light spoilers ahead!

If you’re looking for Black creators to support, please consider reading this graphic novel series. Writer David Crownson is an outstanding…

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David Crownson is a FAMILY MAN

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INTERVIEW: ONLY CRUCIFIXES ARE SACRED IN 'HARRIET TUBMAN: DEMON SLAYER'

INTERVIEW: ONLY CRUCIFIXES ARE SACRED IN ‘HARRIET TUBMAN: DEMON SLAYER’

HARRIET TUBMAN: DEMON SLAYER started as a joke. It would almost have to, right? Writer/creator David Crownson credits the inception of HARRIET TUBMAN: DEMON SLAYER to a fateful bit of channel surfing. Specifically, channel surfing between the God awful HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS movie and a documentary on Harriet Tubman. “…Seconds later I wrote down “Harriet Tubman : Demon Slayer” on my…