Hey Woke Nation fam! Thank you a ton for your continued support and love. There were a lot of people who worked really hard on ICON. So when you can, definitely check out the credits and follow some on Instagram/Twitter and show them some love. If you appreciate this content, this community, and want to show some love go to www.wokenationent.com/shop and help us continue to grow and get better. Brazil family: Obrigado! And yes... Static 2 is coming. With your support, we can release it online later this fall. SHARE!! Happy Birthday Dwayne McDuffie!
My brotha...THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! Finally, after all this time, YOU have taken the helm and piloted the ship of Milestone 2.0!! For far too long, DC has suppressed the stories and the characters of Milestones old Dakota Universe behind a wall of caucasion muscle, finance and writing. And instead of letting the FANS determine the heroes and stories THEY want to see, they go out of their way to inundate us with movie after movie of the same tired, lame, heroes we have had to stomach for far too long. Now, let the names of Icon, Hardware, Static, Rocket, and The Syndicate reverberate through the minds of the black consciousness that so desperately hunger for OUR heroes, OUR stories & OUR representation. I have personally longed for DC to unveil Icon as his own stand alone man and unfortunately, the tiny egos of "small hats" called and end to Milestone far too soon. Now, we can right that wrong and give the people what they REALLY WANT!! Keep up the good work brotha. You and the cast of black skinned talent you have assembled. Keep bringing these goos stories and the great characters to life, so that we can Fight The Powers that BE!!!
I can't wait for you to get the big bucks! When I see what you do with so little I can only imagine what a real budget will produce! I'm so proud of you David Kirkman!👏👏👏💪💪💪💪👊👊👊👊!!!!
I really hope milestones will once again get its shine into the big or small screen i love ICON and static shock those are my favorite black heroes happy to say that i have s great collection at home with comic books 📚 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Loving these! Icon is my favorite superhero! Glad you did Static and Icon! Milestone needs more representation and you’re doing great with what you have!
David Kirkman ,ICON another excellent African/Black Superheroes Movie. Brotha we're all proud you...and everyone that makes everythang possible. Creativity & Facts.
“I hope whatever you’re reaching for is made of chocolate, because I’m going to make you eat it” I can picture this being used in a love seen as well 🙃
I remember buying the milestones comics back in the '90s. The ones I mostly read were ICON, STATIC and HARDWARE. Seeing your fan films of those 2 heroes, remind how much I love reading them. I know there are plans to bring back milestone back in print, And would love to see them in dealing with today's issue and have some great action along with it. So, I got to ask, are we going to see a HARDWARE film in the future. If so, I'm looking forward to it as I did for ICON..
@@DavidKirkman You just made the teenager inside of me ecstatic. After seeing icon, I'm looking around to see if I can find any trade paperbacks of the milestone comics
Well Done! As we experience this "Calvin Ellis / Val Zod / Black Superman" movie it is a shame that a Kryptonian-level super powered being like Icon is being slept on - as well as Rocket.
Was watching SYFY Behind the Panel on Milestone Comics. Which I do remember in my youth. But didn't read any. But this. THIS. This is amazing!! Hell better than Black lightning 💪😎
Oh, hell yes! Been waiting for this! Best news all week! EDIT: And with one press conference, the man in the big seat turns victims into villains. Almost too real to be comics, and too comics to be real. Great, great job by the cast and crew, and all respect to David Kirkman!
"Your actions tonight reflect badly on our people". Most black people today will take a statement like that and count it as self-hate, when it's really a call for self-accountability.
Unbelievable! To see comics that I grew up with come to life on screen is awesome! I will always appreciate kirkman's tireless dedication to not only his craft as a filmmaker but also his commitment to the authenticity of the portrayal of the milestone universe. I loved everything about ICON...especially rocket's fight scene. That headbutt WAS THE BEST and the immaturity that is experienced in both this and static is appreciated. These are kids who just became superheroes and I like the they get tired, surprised but hey back up and fight on. Thank you for all your hard work and you are doing Mcduffie's dream justice.
this was absolutely dope bro completely different atmosphere from Static ❗️🔥 tbh i have no minuses about this one you did your thing bro looking forward to Static # 2 your on the right path oh and Happy Birthday Mr McDuffie rest in love bro 🙌🏾🕊
Ok. I love the fact that that a Supreme being as icon is on screen. I can only hope that this will only get better with more money behind it. Dont get me wrong im grateful that Mr. Freeman is finally on the screen icon is the black superman only more powerful
I just found this channel and binge watching all like NETFLIX. I wished someone would have made an ICON , Static movie 🍿 . Have you ever considered BLUE MARVEL ? He’s awesome 😎 and I believe you would do a great job in producing a film . God Bless you keep up the AWESOME WORK ✊🏽🙏🏾
I like what you guys did with your budget. Good camera work. Great lighting. Just think the acting and the casting wasn’t all there but still it’s a good fan film keep at it!
Just to complain about something: Icon needs to be taller and stronger, Rocket needs to be shorter and younger. Now as for the rest? Loved it, amazing what people who love the characters can do without megabudgets. Subscribed.
Although my mental image was of a larger, more buff Icon, his being average size actually helped sell the unassuming lawyer side of him. This version of Rocket can be older, but her being the age she was in the comic helped sell the story of her becoming a young single mother (see Bryan Singer's first X-Man movie and how he de-aged Rogue to make the father-daughter dynamic work between Wolverine and her). That choice might partially have been that was the actor Kirkman had or perhaps there's a larger story he's telling that allows for an older Rocket. Time will tell - although I thought while watching this "she'd be PERFECT for Flashback if he does a Blood Syndicate movie.
@@Nehesi Like I said it's just to complain about something, just to nit pick. Yes the actor sells the lawyer side of the character, not so much the Icon side of it.
Thanks to SYFY Wire feature on Milestone I found out about you, immediately watched Static, loved it, now this drops...sheesh! This is great work, well written, well acted, great FX, great sets, just awesome!
Again loving it! Seeing these characters IRL, thier emotions & thoughts portrayed in the eyes, expressions & mannerisms of the actors really immerses you into the world that is much like our own and that hits home. Thier raw reactions to the conflict brings them from the printed page to the living world, once again highlighting, thier frailty, struggles and character development as we join them on their journey. Well done mate, well done.
the most underrated superhero honestly either wb or hulu or even hbo max have to pick the superhero up and making shows on him for real i mean if you doing a black superhero he be a great competitor on tv for black lightning tv show cause honestly i like icon a little more then black lightning .
Just finally finished the film! Very enjoyable! I gotta do a review on this. Got some pros and cons but generally it was a great film! I’ll keep you posted! #blackvikingreacts
Real Dope fan film. Just learned about Icon and came to TH-cam to see if there was anything on him and came across this. Gonna deep dive the comics now. Appreciate the creativity and the storyline!
@@DavidKirkman I would love for the blood syndicate i also shouted out your milestone fan films too great black reviewers like Man of a thousand words reviewyaself toontairfic
Incredible work, David and crew. You really understand these characters, their stories, and how to show their importance in a modern re-telling. I wish you all the success in the world.
@@DavidKirkman Makes sense. Another question: ive asked this on your static video so ill ask again, is there any chance the static and icon ost will be released on SPotify?
Mr. Kirkman, I liked Icon also, but u left what I call a "dangling conclusion". I want to see where u take this. I know there is more to the story. Bringing this in after Static is brilliant. It also makes me want to dig deeper into the history of Milestone Comics. Has DC seen ur work? They SHOULD b getting behind u, but whether they want to support u or not, ur going somewhere. Take me with u. I'll b following....❤✌🙏 4 u!
This is definitely a short movie, but Icon is anything but woke. He’s actually conservative and awesome. I’d definitely love to see a movie from him rather than a dark skinned Superman.
Yo I am the DJ and MC at my Comic book conventions and VJ the events too and am going to show your videos. :) Along with others and mine.👍🏾👍🏾 Keep up the good work. Us black celebrities need to stick together.
hahaha. "this has gone on quite far enough!" LOL! True words. I love the flying scenes of ICON. Looks really TV like as a show. Great job! I have to watch part 1 now.
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Hey Woke Nation fam!
Thank you a ton for your continued support and love. There were a lot of people who worked really hard on ICON. So when you can, definitely check out the credits and follow some on Instagram/Twitter and show them some love.
If you appreciate this content, this community, and want to show some love go to www.wokenationent.com/shop and help us continue to grow and get better.
Brazil family: Obrigado! And yes... Static 2 is coming. With your support, we can release it online later this fall. SHARE!! Happy Birthday Dwayne McDuffie!
Great job again David. Keep up the great work friend in Baltimore.
is icon the equivalent of Superman.
waiting for the subtitle in PT-BR
Amaury Gonçalves its up now!
NO PREVIEWS FOR BLOOD SYNDICATE? R HARDWARE
My brotha...THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! Finally, after all this time, YOU have taken the helm and piloted the ship of Milestone 2.0!! For far too long, DC has suppressed the stories and the characters of Milestones old Dakota Universe behind a wall of caucasion muscle, finance and writing. And instead of letting the FANS determine the heroes and stories THEY want to see, they go out of their way to inundate us with movie after movie of the same tired, lame, heroes we have had to stomach for far too long. Now, let the names of Icon, Hardware, Static, Rocket, and The Syndicate reverberate through the minds of the black consciousness that so desperately hunger for OUR heroes, OUR stories & OUR representation. I have personally longed for DC to unveil Icon as his own stand alone man and unfortunately, the tiny egos of "small hats" called and end to Milestone far too soon. Now, we can right that wrong and give the people what they REALLY WANT!! Keep up the good work brotha. You and the cast of black skinned talent you have assembled. Keep bringing these goos stories and the great characters to life, so that we can Fight The Powers that BE!!!
Thank you for this!🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥
“I really hope whatever you are reaching for is made of chocolate.” My favorite line.
Mine also
Straight from the comic. Issue #1, to be specific. :)
Exactly!
Don’t forget he said I’ll make you eat it. Lol! Awesome!
I LOVE THIS! About time Icon and Rocket get some love, if I had the money I would underwrite this to produce a movie.
Finally people are taking Icon more seriously.... I love this character and seeing more of him is just great
I can't wait for you to get the big bucks! When I see what you do with so little I can only imagine what a real budget will produce! I'm so proud of you David Kirkman!👏👏👏💪💪💪💪👊👊👊👊!!!!
Let’s goooo!!
@@DavidKirkman I'm looking forward to a pitch to Netflix.
@@DavidKirkman We need more indigenous media keep it coming.
bro this short film is fireeeeee idk why there’s is not that many views cause this short film is soo good🔥🔥
I really hope milestones will once again get its shine into the big or small screen i love ICON and static shock those are my favorite black heroes happy to say that i have s great collection at home with comic books 📚
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
PERFECT SCENARIO:
After this and Static 2. Maybe if possible bring in the Blood Syndicate.
Terrence Harris-Hughes right!
@@DavidKirkman would love to add on as wise son if you do ...by the way I love your work
Peace to the God
Blood Syndicate!!!!! I would lose my mind if I saw that. 🔥🔥🔥
Has to add rocket first
I worked with Jordan (Icon) for almost 5 year. I'm so glad to see him doing something he loves. He is such a great dude! Congrats my guy!
Loving these! Icon is my favorite superhero! Glad you did Static and Icon! Milestone needs more representation and you’re doing great with what you have!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
David Kirkman ,ICON another excellent African/Black Superheroes Movie. Brotha we're all proud you...and everyone that makes everythang possible. Creativity & Facts.
C’mon you commenting with my accent!
Let's settle on indigenous American. ICON lands in the American South and he's in Dakota City.
Guess you didn't read the origin story in the comic...just saying.
Jordan Walker is such an amazing actor. I’m looking forward to seeing him in more films.
He’s iconic 👌🏾
Thank you David Kirkman for giving one of my Favorite black Superheroes the respect he deserves.
Hollywood should definitely make dakotaverse movies or at least one about Icon.
Awesome 👏 I hope to see more of Icon in part 2 or 3. Hopefully Static and him meet. And I can’t wait for the second part of Static.
dittosame-o hopefully!
I'm not even half way through and I have to say this is fire as hell I'm happy I found this! Thanks we waiting for more!
“I hope whatever you’re reaching for is made of chocolate, because I’m going to make you eat it” I can picture this being used in a love seen as well 🙃
😂😂 has that double meaning I see
🤣🤣🤣🤣 lhh something is wrong
I remember buying the milestones comics back in the '90s. The ones I mostly read were ICON, STATIC and HARDWARE. Seeing your fan films of those 2 heroes, remind how much I love reading them. I know there are plans to bring back milestone back in print, And would love to see them in dealing with today's issue and have some great action along with it. So, I got to ask, are we going to see a HARDWARE film in the future. If so, I'm looking forward to it as I did for ICON..
MP Philly We’re definitely making Hardware
@@DavidKirkman You just made the teenager inside of me ecstatic. After seeing icon, I'm looking around to see if I can find any trade paperbacks of the milestone comics
Excellent Icon is my favorite ❤
Love that through all of the years he kept that old fashioned southern accent
Ikr!
Well Done! As we experience this "Calvin Ellis / Val Zod / Black Superman" movie it is a shame that a Kryptonian-level super powered being like Icon is being slept on - as well as Rocket.
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Congratulations Joel Antony. Great job!
🙌🏾
Thnx Aunt Rhonda! This is only the beginning!
They should give up on making another Superman movie. I WANT AN ICON TRILOGY.
Love from Brazil!
The line she missed out saying is, “it’s easy to lift yourself up by the boot straps, when you can fly!” I’m going from memory
Was watching SYFY Behind the Panel on Milestone Comics. Which I do remember in my youth. But didn't read any. But this. THIS. This is amazing!! Hell better than Black lightning 💪😎
Oh, hell yes! Been waiting for this! Best news all week!
EDIT: And with one press conference, the man in the big seat turns victims into villains. Almost too real to be comics, and too comics to be real.
Great, great job by the cast and crew, and all respect to David Kirkman!
Let’s goooooo!
David Kirkman, I say before and I will continue to say DC and Warner Bros needs you to do a big budget live action Milestone Universe.
Here from TikTok and omg I am hooked. 😩😩😩😩😩😩 thank you for making my childhood great again!
Icon has always been a favorite of mine. Thank you for putting this together. I cannot wait to see more from you with Static and Icon.
Only up from here ☝🏾
"Your actions tonight reflect badly on our people".
Most black people today will take a statement like that and count it as self-hate, when it's really a call for self-accountability.
Integrity must be taught once again.
Unbelievable! To see comics that I grew up with come to life on screen is awesome! I will always appreciate kirkman's tireless dedication to not only his craft as a filmmaker but also his commitment to the authenticity of the portrayal of the milestone universe. I loved everything about ICON...especially rocket's fight scene. That headbutt WAS THE BEST and the immaturity that is experienced in both this and static is appreciated. These are kids who just became superheroes and I like the they get tired, surprised but hey back up and fight on. Thank you for all your hard work and you are doing Mcduffie's dream justice.
This put a big smile on my face
I"m gonna +1 this: I really wish McDuffie was around to see this.
Awesome job to the entire cast & crew!👏🏾
TinaCarterShow c’mon!! 🗣
Next should be Deathwish! Low budget, gritty, dark storytelling you could sink your teeth into!
SO well done! We all hope that Hollywood notices and gives you the budget you deserve to tell your stories.
Waiting for a Static, Icon and Rocket crossover already! Lol Great work everybody!
Let’s goooo
I’m sure icon is supposed to be at least 6’4” rocket was taller than baby icon. Lol great short!
Where have you been all this time! I love this!
marcus fizer right here 😉! Appreciate you watching 👌🏾
this was absolutely dope bro completely different atmosphere from Static ❗️🔥 tbh i have no minuses about this one you did your thing bro looking forward to Static # 2 your on the right path oh and Happy Birthday Mr McDuffie rest in love bro 🙌🏾🕊
Guy, I really am viciously in this movie!! Amazing is the true word from answer your job!! One more time, congratulations!! 👏👏👏👏
#GoIcon
Appreciate you watching
5th time watching this Movie bro 🔥🙌🏾 ONLY CON I HAVE ABOUT THIS MOVIE IS THAT ITS SHORT 😭😭😭
Let’s goooo
Ok. I love the fact that that a Supreme being as icon is on screen. I can only hope that this will only get better with more money behind it. Dont get me wrong im grateful that Mr. Freeman is finally on the screen icon is the black superman only more powerful
Jordan C. Walker I wish big things for you ! We will miss you though.
Awesome Movie!!! Love your work!!!!
Appreciate you watching!
I just found this channel and binge watching all like NETFLIX. I wished someone would have made an ICON , Static movie 🍿 . Have you ever considered BLUE MARVEL ? He’s awesome 😎 and I believe you would do a great job in producing a film . God Bless you keep up the AWESOME WORK ✊🏽🙏🏾
Can't wait to see more love this channel!!! I'd love to see a Black Lightning one or an Cyborg
Crimson Peak c’mon! Appreciate you being apart of this community
So much growth on this one. This was fire. I know the next Static gonna be crazy.
Appreciate you watching! C’mon let’s goooo!
This was awesome!!! Shoutout to you Mr.David and to the entire cast!! I will share on my community tab. The theme music is🔥🔥🔥
Andrew Asemokai did that!!!
@@DavidKirkman Awesome
I like what you guys did with your budget. Good camera work. Great lighting. Just think the acting and the casting wasn’t all there but still it’s a good fan film keep at it!
I love the lines straight from the comics. Really well done fan films showcasing Static, Icon & Rocket.
Great work. The storyline of Icon seems to be the basis for the Dr Manhattan storyline in the new version. An alien who takes the form of a black man
Just to complain about something:
Icon needs to be taller and stronger, Rocket needs to be shorter and younger.
Now as for the rest? Loved it, amazing what people who love the characters can do without megabudgets. Subscribed.
Although my mental image was of a larger, more buff Icon, his being average size actually helped sell the unassuming lawyer side of him. This version of Rocket can be older, but her being the age she was in the comic helped sell the story of her becoming a young single mother (see Bryan Singer's first X-Man movie and how he de-aged Rogue to make the father-daughter dynamic work between Wolverine and her). That choice might partially have been that was the actor Kirkman had or perhaps there's a larger story he's telling that allows for an older Rocket. Time will tell - although I thought while watching this "she'd be PERFECT for Flashback if he does a Blood Syndicate movie.
@@Nehesi Like I said it's just to complain about something, just to nit pick.
Yes the actor sells the lawyer side of the character, not so much the Icon side of it.
I love this movie, I love this movie of Icon and Rocket 😁
LOVE FROM SIERRA LEONE,NICE TO SEE OUR FAMILY IN THE AMERICAS THRIVING
just like the icon series i read two big thumbs up
Let’s goooo
Thanks to SYFY Wire feature on Milestone I found out about you, immediately watched Static, loved it, now this drops...sheesh! This is great work, well written, well acted, great FX, great sets, just awesome!
C’mon let’s gooooo
Syfy Wire mentioned you and I'm glad I checked you out. Pretty good. Got me wanting to film more
Appreciate you watching
Excellent script and well performed. I enjoyed part 2 of Dakota City Chronicles even more than Part 1.
Again loving it! Seeing these characters IRL, thier emotions & thoughts portrayed in the eyes, expressions & mannerisms of the actors really immerses you into the world that is much like our own and that hits home. Thier raw reactions to the conflict brings them from the printed page to the living world, once again highlighting, thier frailty, struggles and character development as we join them on their journey. Well done mate, well done.
the most underrated superhero honestly either wb or hulu or even hbo max have to pick the superhero up and making shows on him for real i mean if you doing a black superhero he be a great competitor on tv for black lightning tv show cause honestly i like icon a little more then black lightning .
At least Rocket said thank you 😂
Well done. Great heroes. We need them.
Let me know when you go live next time. Last time it was for Static? Well I created him and lots of his cartoons. I dig the live action version. 😎👍🏾👍🏾
Man!! It's outstanding!! Congrats for all the team!!
🙌🙌
Another awesome tribute to Milestone Comics! Can’t wait for the next film! 😎👍🏾
Neostar Productions c’mon 🗣
Just finally finished the film! Very enjoyable! I gotta do a review on this. Got some pros and cons but generally it was a great film! I’ll keep you posted! #blackvikingreacts
👌🏾
Real Dope fan film. Just learned about Icon and came to TH-cam to see if there was anything on him and came across this. Gonna deep dive the comics now. Appreciate the creativity and the storyline!
Watch it on my TV man oh man loved Icon and rocket can't wait for Hardwire then a team up full hour and more heros and villans in Dakota city
That’d be wiiild!
@@DavidKirkman I would love for the blood syndicate i also shouted out your milestone fan films too great black reviewers like Man of a thousand words reviewyaself toontairfic
I love what your doing man finally someone seen how much this story was needed man he needed to be respected at some point I love it truly #ART
I would love to work with you one day man that’ll be dope
Man... Maaaan.... Keep. This. Up.
Appreciate you watching 💯👌🏾
Big Icon fan. Looking forward to this
Let’s goooo 🚀🚀
Dame im impatient but mostly excited this about to be dop big icon fan💯
Incredible work, David and crew. You really understand these characters, their stories, and how to show their importance in a modern re-telling.
I wish you all the success in the world.
Glad they chose Icon! He’s really just as powerful as Superman! I was thinking bout him while watching The new Snyder cut
I love Icon💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙😭
Leonard actor is so good. Look forward to more content.
I have to ask: what compelled you guys to cast a younger Icon ?
For me there’s really not a rule on what a nearly 200 year old man looks like
@@DavidKirkman Makes sense. Another question: ive asked this on your static video so ill ask again, is there any chance the static and icon ost will be released on SPotify?
Not at this time. But Casualties of War may 🤔!
Thanks bruh! I appreciate that! Stay tuned for Static 2: Casualties of War. NEXT LEVEL!
Mr. Kirkman, I liked Icon also, but u left what I call a "dangling conclusion". I want to see where u take this. I know there is more to the story. Bringing this in after Static is brilliant. It also makes me want to dig deeper into the history of Milestone Comics. Has DC seen ur work? They SHOULD b getting behind u, but whether they want to support u or not, ur going somewhere. Take me with u. I'll b following....❤✌🙏 4 u!
HELL YES!! 🤘🏿 Loved that!!
This is definitely a short movie, but Icon is anything but woke. He’s actually conservative and awesome. I’d definitely love to see a movie from him rather than a dark skinned Superman.
BRAVO ! WELL DONE !
This is amazing! Direct perfect translation (reasonably of course) wish I still had the book! Such nostalgia! Issues 1-3!
Beautiful captivating storytelling and work, just wish I was not a year late seeing this. Stay Blessed, Stay Well.
THE HEROES ARE GREAT ACTORS . THEY DID REALLY WELL.
This was Phenomenal Great job Salute!!!!!!
MaddLabsTV/MaddVisionFilmz appreciate you watching!
Most definitely keep pushing the films out, I'm here for them! Salute!
Salute to you, and the movement! Thank you for bringing one of my favorite superheroes to life! #DefyGravity
Let's go ✊🏽
This is so dope.
This one was awesome just like part 1!! Love love loved it!
Yo I am the DJ and MC at my Comic book conventions and VJ the events too and am going to show your videos. :) Along with others and mine.👍🏾👍🏾 Keep up the good work. Us black celebrities need to stick together.
THIS IS AMAZING
Awesome job David! ❤️
Let’s goooo
Already know this gonna be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Let’s gooooo!
hahaha. "this has gone on quite far enough!" LOL! True words. I love the flying scenes of ICON. Looks really TV like as a show. Great job! I have to watch part 1 now.
Tell me what you think of Static!
Enjoyed ...and respect the effort that produced this. Bravo
-Skyler Gigabytes
❤️ loved
❤️👌🏾
And yall made an Icon movie!? Yall are the best!
I would love to see blood syndicate in action
Estou completamente ansioso para lançamento disto bora Brs cadê vocês ?🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Vamoooos
Ajude a divulgar!
This is great!, you guys did a wonderful job!, thank you. I'm upset I'm just now discovering this channel.