Part of Clarke Illmatical’s Forgotten Fury series this is a chronicle of the upcoming ane existing Yasuke / Black Samurai projects (movies, books, comic books, animated series, video games, etc.) It also discusses the influence of the samurai on American film and pop culture. … Read More Forgotten Fury: The Chronicles of Yasuke
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]
Written by Illmatical | @Illmaticalmind We’re living in the Age of Ultron. Not only Marvel, DC is in the mix. This age, speaks metaphorically for how complacent we’ve become as an audience. Comic book movies don’t have to be good; we’re content and we keep going to the theaters. During this age of mass comic… Read More 6 Martial Arts Comic Books with More Swag than the Avengers
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
This article, written by guest writer Illmatical, is based on the writer’s 2014 interview with The Last Dragon’s Glen Eaton. It takes us on a journey about the history of martial arts movies in America, Bruce Lee and his clones, Berry Gordy, the story behind Johnny Yu, behind the scenes of The Last Dragon and… Read More The Art of Fighting Without Knowing How to Fight
Written by Illmatical Fans of the Last Dragon know that there is more to the film than martial arts, that’s just the surface level stuff. True fans know, the reason it has had such longevity and developed a cult following is the underlying message that we all take with us, regardless of sex, age… Read More Which Leroy Are You?
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
Guest Post by Style Master General, Illmatical I’m not down for sit ups, horse stances or getting punched in my face in order to receive — strike that — pay for a belt of any color. Don’t get it twisted, I’ve opened a few faces, but my preference for combat and martial arts; this brother prefers… Read More Count Dante: The Greatest Story Never Told
Clarke Illmatical examines the history of “The Death Touch” & poses the question was Bruce Lee killed by the nerve strike technique known as DIM MAK?… Read More THE MAN WHO KILLED BRUCE LEE
The Last Dragon is into Hip Hop now? After mastering the Glow Leroy picked up a mic? That’s what his brother Richie Green (RIP) is saying. The Last Dragon has had a strong influence on Hip Hop, just look at all the mixtapes and songs that in someway pay homage to the motown/kung fu cult… Read More Listen to Bruce Leroy
