{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"JaVon O. Stokes - STRONG #1 and the Power Beyond Superheroes","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3607,"description":"JaVon O. Stokes joins The USDN Podcast to discuss STRONG #1, Kimora Sampson, superhero worldbuilding, representation in independent comics, building Visually Stoked Media, and the realities of independent comic book publishing.\nSTRONG #1 continues the story of Kimora Sampson, a former Olympic athlete whose life changed forever after a tragic car accident left her paralyzed from the waist down. When an ancient cosmic force known as the Essence empowers her, Kimora gains the ability to transform into a 6'3\", 200-pound superhero of unbelievable strength—but only for short periods of time.\nFollowing the best-selling STRONG #0, JaVon begins the ongoing adventures of one of independent comics’ most compelling new superheroes.\nAs Kimora reveals the true depth of her power, kindness, and heart, political figures begin moving against her. Meanwhile, mysterious forces known as Magnus and Chivalry emerge with plans of their own.\nBut STRONG is about more than superpowers.\nInspired by the powerful women of color in JaVon’s life, the series explores internal strength, identity, resilience, family, ambition, and what happens when everything you thought defined you is suddenly taken away.\nDuring this conversation, The Chairman and JaVon discuss his journey into comics, the creation of STRONG, the inspiration behind Kimora Sampson, the mythology of the Essence, building an ongoing superhero universe, creating meaningful threats for an incredibly powerful character, representation in comics, reaching new readers, independent publishing, and the future of Visually Stoked Media.\nSUPPORT JAVON O. STOKES & VISUALLY STOKED MEDIA\nWebsite:\nhttps://www.visuallystoked.com\nX:\nhttps://twitter.com/Visually_Stoked\nInstagram:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/visuallystokedmedia/\nPROTECT YOUR COLLECTION WITH BCW SUPPLIES\nShop BCW Supplies:\nhttps://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse code USDN for 10% off your order.Affiliate Disclosure:USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jK77dc0vRU6rdQe3lGzQeHxWXmC-iqPIYcsRvu3WnRw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMDE0/NzI5MzBlZGRiOGQ2/MzFlNGI2NzJiMzc2/MTczOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}