Comics and Kicks is where pop culture meets purpose. Hosted by Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), the show dives into comic book legends, sneaker obsessions, and untold stories from the frontlines of culture. From Marvel Comics and Air Jordans to Indigenous superheroes and childhood nostalgia, every episode blends passion, history, and community in one unforgettable ride.
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Comics and Kicks is where pop culture meets purpose. Hosted by Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), the show dives into comic book legends, sneaker obsessions, and untold stories from the frontlines of culture. From Marvel Comics and Air Jordans to Indigenous superheroes and childhood nostalgia, every episode blends passion, history, and community in one unforgettable ride.
Follow us on Instagram: @TheCTGSports @Tabooscomicsandkicks
A Change the Game Sports Production.
Advertising opportunities: info@ctgseries.com
How Anthony Francisco Shaped the MCU | Designing Baby Groot, Loki & Namor for Marvel
Taboo's Comics & Kicks
54 minutes
1 month ago
How Anthony Francisco Shaped the MCU | Designing Baby Groot, Loki & Namor for Marvel
From Baby Groot to Loki to Namor, concept artist Anthony Francisco has quietly shaped the look and feel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode of Taboo’s Comics & Kicks, the former Marvel designer shares how his childhood in the Philippines and early fascination with comics inspired the heart behind some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes.
Anthony reveals how he brought emotion to Baby Groot, cultural depth to Namor in Wakanda Forever, and mythic elegance to Loki’s redesign—all while learning to protect his own creativity and IP. From Taboo’s Toy Box nostalgia to career insights on visual development, this conversation shows how one artist’s imagination helped redefine the MCU.
Taboo's Comics & Kicks
Comics and Kicks is where pop culture meets purpose. Hosted by Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), the show dives into comic book legends, sneaker obsessions, and untold stories from the frontlines of culture. From Marvel Comics and Air Jordans to Indigenous superheroes and childhood nostalgia, every episode blends passion, history, and community in one unforgettable ride.
Follow us on Instagram: @TheCTGSports @Tabooscomicsandkicks
A Change the Game Sports Production.
Advertising opportunities: info@ctgseries.com
