Los Angeles, CA, June 15, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Summer vacation may be on the horizon for youngsters, but in the age of social media, bullies never seem to take a day off. This leaves its victims vulnerable and quite often in a constant state of fear. This summer, Shero Comics seeks to ease these fears with a new bully-slaying manga, “Young Grandmaster Choi,” that presents martial arts as the way to keep the bullies away.
Young Grandmaster Choi is a fun new kids manga series about Rayven Johnson-Choi, a six-year-old African American army brat sent to South Korea after losing both parents. Rayven is adopted by her father’s best friend and KATUSA, Don Choi, and his baker wife, Mai. When Rayven arrives at Seoul Elementary School, she faces off with a mean bully who unwittingly helps her find her fighting spirit in Hapkido.
After a successful Kickstarter campaign during Black History Month, Young Grandmaster Choi is scheduled to make its debut at the American Library Association conference in Chicago before its official release date on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The series was written and created by former educator-turned-comic book CEO Shequeta Smith and is set to be one of the first manga series that features a Black female protagonist as the main character.
“Bullying is a problem that kids and parents are dealing with all over the world. I’m hoping this book inspires a whole new generation of ‘martial arts kids’ to learn how the sport can help shape their mind and body to deal with conflict,” Smith says.
Well aware of the lack of original Black female characters created by Black female creators, Smith founded Shero Comics in 2016 to bring forth a renaissance of Black superheroines. Young Grandmaster Choi is the ninth book released by the company and is on track to be adapted as an anime series. With its chibi-styled artwork and cross-cultural themes between Korean and American cultures, Smith anticipates the series joining in on the massive Korean Wave currently taking over the world. After all, the inspiration for Rayven Choi came to Smith over two decades ago after returning from a life-altering study abroad trip to South Korea.
“Young Grandmaster Choi” is now available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle and the Shero Comics web store. The book will be released on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. For more information on Shero Comics and upcoming book signings, visit their website at www.sherocomics.com Click here to view the book trailer https://bit.ly/43q9GrY
Author James Boudon’s New Book, “Calvary: The Eternity Eclipse,” Introduces Julia Percy, the Leader of Calvary, as She Fights to Escape Her Captors and Save Humanity
Port Allegany, PA, October 30, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– James Boudon, a graduate of the University of Rochester with a degree in English, has completed his new book, “Calvary: The Eternity Eclipse”: an enthralling novel that follows Percy as she discovers a nefarious scheme after she and three of her teammates have been abducted by these same rebels while returning from a three-month sabbatical on the distant planet Illyria. Percy herself is subsequently disabled and transformed into a human robot subservient to every whim of her archnemesis, Joshua Winston, who is the leader of the rebels. Meanwhile, the other members of Calvary still on Earth face their own problems as their headquarters is attacked by an advance group of the Gehadeans who seek to sideline the team from averting the impending apocalypse.
Author James Boudon began dabbling at writing short stories in the fourth grade and moved on to creating a comic book called “Rabbitman” during high school and a “Star Trek” novella during college. He has also written numerous poems and song lyrics. He currently works as a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service and spends his spare time enjoying golf, hiking, and other outdoor activities when he is not writing. He lives in the beautiful hills and countryside of north central Pennsylvania in a rather remote area where the wildlife outnumbers the people.
Boudon writes, “Julia Kristina Percy sighed as a cool breeze from the oscillating floor fan wafted across her scantily clad sculpted physique. Simultaneously upon the memory-sphere player, Impala Quiff, ‘IQ,’ launched into a squealing high-octane guitar solo. Percy moaned contentedly and closed her eyes as the familiar rock ballad evoked a myriad of all-but-forgotten nostalgia. She was reclining on a lounge chair in the living space of her hotel suite. She had just returned from a vigorous workout in the resort’s large pool and was still clad solely in her olive-green bikini. Lead vocalist Nigel Jape resumed crooning the tune’s lyrics in his scintillating and dulcet tones.”
Published by Page Publishing, James Boudon’s memorable tale invites readers to discover whether Percy will be able to return to her home world ahead of the Bellerophon. Otherwise, all life on the planet will be incinerated, and humanity itself will be erased from existence within the universe.
Readers who wish to experience this engrossing work can purchase “Calvary: The Eternity Eclipse” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
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Atlantic City, NJ, October 24, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– The era of Atlantic City relying solely on summer crowds and gaming is over. POPPED! The Pop Culture Expo is the official kick-off event for a strategic mission led by Black Ink Events and the Invest Atlantic City coalition. Their goal is ambitious: to create new opportunities in Technology, Entertainment & Tourism, and Business & Workforce Development by bringing regular, smaller, yet powerful events to the city during the off-season. This initiative is designed to be highly accessible and affordable, directly supporting local jobs, boosting tourism, and fueling economic growth year-round.
The debut of POPPED! on The Boardwalk is more than a convention—it’s a declaration that Atlantic City is embracing a dynamic, cultural future. The event is already strengthened by key local partners, small business owners and like minded mission organizations within Atlantic City.
Legendary Star Power Converges on the Shore This is not a traditional comic-con; it’s a high-energy, meticulously curated, intimate gathering of the stars and creators who defined our favorite genres, celebrating over 50 years of cultural influence.
The celebrity line-up is a powerful trip down memory lane, featuring icons of film, horror, and wrestling for autographs, photos, and panels:
James Saito, The Original Shredder: Famed actor and the original Shredder from the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. Who’s joined by legendary FX artist Jeff Goodwin (who did the creature effects on the film)
Steve Barton, Horror Power Broker: Producer of the global phenomenon Terrifier 2, offering an exclusive inside look at breaking into the film industry.
Indie and Cult Legends: Including famed “Scream Queen” Tina Krause, actor Santiago Cirilo, legendary film and TV actress Tara Buckman, and the iconic ECW “Quintessential Stud Muffin” Joel Gertner.
Crossover Titans: The event demonstrates its broad cultural appeal by featuring paranormal and cryptozoology experts John Zaffis (Godfather of the Paranormal) and Ronny Le Blanc (Expedition Bigfoot).
Local Legends: Father Evil, The Ironman Tony Cairo (ECW), & The Pitbill Gary Wolf (ECW) who have influenced local pop culture and Americana for more than 30 years.
Unforgettable: Premiere VIP Experiences to Drive Excitement To build momentum for this mission, Black Ink is offering limited Premiere VIP Experiences designed to create truly meaningful, exclusive moments that will generate major fan buzz. These experiences will sell out immediately and include:
Private VIP Lunches with legends like James Saito and John Zaffis, limited to just 10 spots each.
An Exclusive Film Experience with Steve Barton, featuring a private screening and an intimate Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session on the horror industry.
VIP Cocktails with “Scream Queen” Tina Krause at the 3BR Cocktail Experience.
VIP Promo Video Shoots with wrestling icons Joel Gertner, The Ironman, and The Pitbill, giving fans a chance to live out their pop culture wrestling fantasies.
Deep Dives, Discussions, and The Kung Fu Theater The day is packed with interactive experiences, including panels, workshops, and the thrilling Kung Fu Theater, where attendees can enjoy back-to-back screenings of classic Kung Fu cinema like Enter The Dragon and The Five Deadly Venoms. Furthermore, the event will feature The Scott Spillman Gallery, offering a stunning visual retrospective of pop culture history. This commitment to diverse, high-quality programming supports the mission to create a sustainable, year-round tourism product.
The Curated Exhibition Floor: A Marketplace of Local Support The show floor is a vibrant testament to local business support, featuring an exciting array of goods from dedicated small businesses and independent creators specializing in nostalgia, art, and memorabilia. Black Ink Events has meticulously curated the vendor experience to ensure a low-competition environment where every appropriately themed business can thrive, giving attendees an unmissable and unique variety of art, apparel, books, toys, and collectibles they won’t find anywhere else. This focus on small business is central to the overall goal of developing a strong local business and workforce ecosystem.
“The experiences are everything, the memories are a lifetime and the goal is for people to remember their experience happened right there at the Crown Jewel of the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City.” – Eric Vincent, Founder/Ceo, Black Ink
POPPED! The Pop Culture Expo takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at ACX1 Studios on The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. Tickets, including details on the limited Premiere VIP experiences and the full panel schedule, are available now at the Black Ink Events website.
Media Contact: E.Vincent@Blackink.events 609-808-2673
As the official launch event for the Invest Atlantic City mission, the success of POPPED! is crucial to establishing Atlantic City as a leading destination for accessible, year-round specialized entertainment, cultural, and niche tourism.
