Framing Emmett Till Review: The Hatred That Refuses to Die

A gripping, deeply personal graphic novel that confronts the murder of Emmett Till with honesty, heart, and masterful storytelling.

Apex Predator: A Review of Che Grayson’s Absolute Catwoman #1

Absolute Catwoman Written by Che Grayson with Scott Snyder, Art by Bengal (DC Comics, 2026) Synopsis Selina Kyle has carved a good life for herself. Through her ingenuity and skills, she's become the greatest thief the world has ever known. With high-tech gear and...

The Gospel According to Saul Williams: Martyr Loser King Graphic Novel Review

Williams’s iconoclastic genius is on full display in Martyr Loser King, but ambition alone can’t carry this cyberpunk graphic novel to the heights it reaches for.

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Breaking Panels: 30 Disruptive Black Comics

Breaking Panels: 30 Disruptive Black Comics

Breaking Panels: 30 Disruptive Black Comics For decades, comic books have mirrored—and often magnified—the struggles and triumphs of society. But some stories didn't just reflect the world; they actively shook the industry, challenged the status quo, and redefined...

Psion #1: Mark Bandy’s Speculative Slice of Life Thriller

Psion #1 Written and Created by Mark Bandy, Art by Uchenna (“Che”) Ugbor  Synopsis PSION follows the lives of John Lewis and the students of Gibbs-Green College, a Historically Black College (“HBCU”) in Jackson, Mississippi. In an effort to expand outreach at...

Something’s in the Air: M’Shai Dash’s Fumes #1 Review

Fumes 1 delivers a familiar and entertaining sci-fi slugfest complete with aliens, heart-pounding action, and government intrigue.

The Reaper #1: A Vision Coming Into Focus

Charlie Wilson’s sincere coming-of-age premise and Giulia Gualazzi’s atmospheric visuals make a strong first impression — but a debut issue lives or dies on the strength of its foundations, and the cracks here are hard to ignore.

A Hero’s Heart: The Triumph of New Game Plus by Cullen Carson

New Game Plus is a fun take on the classic hero’s journey, filtered through the lens of video game escapism and adult trauma.

Indie Spotlight: Who’s Bad 1-3 Comic Review

Who’s Bad is one of those superhero comics with an interesting premise that fits into the new wave of deconstructed hero comics in the vein of The Boys and Mark Millar’s Wanted .

Mike Watson’s Bold Narratives Strike Again: Hotshot #13 Review

Hotshot #13 concludes Unforgiven. Mike Watson’s bold narrative delivers emotional depth & cinematic moments, marking a defining chapter for the hero.

Indie Spotlight: Jeff Carroll’s Fangernails: The Ghost in the Projects

Fangernails is a light, all-ages comic that blends mystery, humor, and a bit of the supernatural.

Indie Spotlight: One Nation Arc 1 by 133Art

If you’re into Black indie superhero comics that deal directly with racial and social issues, One Nation might catch your interest.

Witch’s Brew: Greg Anderson-Elysée’s Hammer Act 1 Review

Discover how Greg Elysée’s Hammer redefines the Black folk hero, blending Afro-Caribbean spirituality and Afrofuturism into a powerful tale of John Henry’s “holy war.”

Indie Spotlight: Karcis Chapter 1

Karcis #1 Writer: Brian Hawkins, Artist: Nathan Kelly Synopsis Paranormal Investigator Paul Karcis becomes entangled in a mystery that uncovers horrifying forces at work in a snowy Alaskan town. When he’s called to investigate a mauled and ravaged body discovered in a...

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