The king is back! In this episode of Black Geek Energy, we welcome the brilliant Nigerian writer Murewa Ayodele back to the show to break down his explosive run on Marvel’s Storm (issues #1–7) and talk about what it means to write one of the most iconic Black characters in comics. From Ororo’s battles with thunder gods to her standing as Earth’s Mightiest Mutant, we get deep into it all—and it’s nothing short of epic.
This isn’t just comic book talk. It’s a full celebration of Black excellence in geek culture—crafted for the community, by the community. Murewa opens up about writing Storm as a layered, complex Black woman navigating legacy, power, and leadership in a world that doesn’t always understand her—and how he’s using this series to pull from African mythology, real-world politics, and our lived experiences.
Oh, and did we mention we pulled Murewa into his first-ever Dungeons & Dragons game? That’s right—we threw him into a chaotic prison break one-shot, and the results were hilarious. He might write gods, but can he survive a surprise round from a goblin with a grudge? Tune in to find out.
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