Author: Illmatical

Clarke Illmatical (@masternever) is a writer from Queens, NY. He is the creator of the martial arts fantasy story, MASTERNEVER AND THE FLOW OF DEATH. His writing has appeared in The Amsterdam News, The Norwood News, Harlem Community News, and Queens Politics in New York City. In Asia, his work has been featured in The South China Morning Post, China Global Daily, TimeOut Hong Kong, The Phnom Penh Post, and E-China Cities.

African Samurai Book Review & Interview with Author Thomas Lockley

Book Cover African Samurai by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard

African Samurai, written by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard is the first English book on Yasuke, the first foreign samurai to serve in Japan. During this interview, Lockley discusses his motivations for the book, which creatively introduces readers to Yasuke’s story and the world of feudal Japan. Written by Clarke Illmatical | @Masternever Several years… Read More African Samurai Book Review & Interview with Author Thomas Lockley

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Yasuke: The Soul of The Sword

The Soul of The Sword a Yasuke Film Project by Al Yisrael & Robert Parham

This is part of guest writer, Clarke Illmatical’s (@masternever) series of Yasuke/Black Samurai themed articles for TheLastDragonTribute.com (@thelastglow). Follow @yasukeblacksamurai on Instagram to join @masternever and @thelastglow’s journey to unravel the mysterious but true story of Yasuke the first Black samurai. Written by Illmatical | @Masternever Yasuke has gained international notoriety for being the first foreign… Read More Yasuke: The Soul of The Sword

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Forgotten Fury: Rise of The Black Samurai [aka Yasuke’s Liquid Sword]

Forgotten Fury: The Rise of the Black Samurai aka Yasuke’s Liquid Sword

Written by Illmatical | @Masternever It’s late February, but y’all already know, Illmatical been on his soapbox. It’s the month when I join hoteps, woketeps, and the rest of America — and ostensibly take time to acknowledge the achievements of the so-called Negro in America and sometimes abroad. But if y’all know me, if you… Read More Forgotten Fury: Rise of The Black Samurai [aka Yasuke’s Liquid Sword]

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The Forgotten Fury: 12 Legendary Black Martial Arts Masters You Need to Know

The Forgotten Fury- 12 Black Martial Arts Kings That Need to Be Recognized

Written by Illmatical | @illmaticalmind We’ve reached February, the month America ostensibly pauses to acknowledge the contributions of Black folks; like the one month shout out compensates for several hundred years of free labor. I know what you’re thinking, “Chill out chopsticks!” You ain’t Malcolm and my name isn’t Brother Baines; we ain’t walking in the yard, so you don’t need… Read More The Forgotten Fury: 12 Legendary Black Martial Arts Masters You Need to Know

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It’s Free Comicbook Day: Download the 1st issue of MASTERNEVER for free

Free Comic Book Day - Download First Issue of Masternever

Last Dragon fans, it’s free comic book day around the globe. Guest writer Clarke Illmatical, who has written COUNT DANTE: THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD and 7TH HEAVEN AND THE HARLEM BLUES presents a modern urban martial fantasy fiction story based in New York City: Masternever and The Flow of Death! Download the 1ST issue… Read More It’s Free Comicbook Day: Download the 1st issue of MASTERNEVER for free

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