I was just reading Steven Grants column - as I do on occasion- and I saw that there is a Public Enemy comic series- co written by Chuck D.
Heres the deal-o:
"PUBLIC ENEMY, the official comic book series of the world famous hiphop band, by Chuck D and Adam Wallenta, from American Mule Entertainment ($2.99, ongoing comics series. Issue #0 is available in the April Diamond Previews on page 225 Item code will be APR062899. Our giant sized issue #1 will follow in July.) The evil Executives and their New World Order are about to unleash their master plan for world domination. Before they can succeed though, they must eliminate a young boy named Vincent who holds the key to their ultimate secret weapon. Unfortunately for the Executives, Vincent is a Public Enemy fan. In a desperate attempt to destroy their enemies, the Executives devise a plan that will eliminate Vincent, Public Enemy and their Underground Railroad allies in one clean swoop. This is the beginning of an epic battle for peace and justice as Public Enemy and the Underground Railroad fight the powers that be to keep the America people free from tyranny and oppression."
I have huge respect for Chuck D and I really dig Public Enemy (perhaps not there recent stuff so much, but this has left me a bit baffled...
Is it just a lame super-hero re-hash or could it be some great funky, angry-political piece of literature?
I know there are few people who are into both P.E and comics- any thoughts??
(also posted on my LJ)
5 comments:
http://www.americanmule.com/
has the cover and some art
i'm hoping that its not going to be lots of punching and 'sploding since Chuck D's been riling against the 'get rich or die tryin' violence portrayed in black media
so i dunno, fingers crossed, i hope its good because that'll help me get over them cancelling their tour
I'll buy anything that has Falvor Flav in a viking helmet. And he has muscles! I mean, Flav is like the skinniest man on Earth, but he's got muscles now... BOYYYYYYY!
Maggie
am i the only one thinking Shaft?
I was thinking about the black, angry, muslim gay comic from the friend in Chasing Amy.. what was that called?
Gee Scott, don't you think a comic book adaptation of Chuck's work on his solo "Konfontation Kamp" album would be more marketable?
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