by Imani Lateef | Aug 2, 2026 | Essays and Critiques
I want to say this plainly: reviews are not a threat to the Black Comix movement. I’ve noticed that this idea is getting louder and more virulent as the community becomes larger. Popular influencers in the space are dismissing critique as just...
by Imani Lateef | Jul 11, 2026 | Reviews
Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear Written by Christopher Benson, Art by Eric Battle (Abrams/Megascope, 2026) Synopsis Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear follows an anonymous Black writer investigating Emmett Till’s murder, confronting both the...
by Imani Lateef | Jul 2, 2026 | Reviews
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...
by Imani Lateef | Jun 21, 2026 | Reviews
Martyr Loser KingBy Saul Williams, Art by Morgan Sorne (23 St., 2026) Synopsis Can you name the ghost in your machine? The precious ore coltan can be found in every cell phone and computer on earth. And in a small East African country, both the Black population and...
by Imani Lateef | May 23, 2026 | Reviews
The Monster of Blackenstyne (Not to Be Confused with Blackenstein) Written and Created by David Walker; Art by Marcelo Di Chiara (Solid Comix, 2026) Synopsis From the Eisner Award-winning co-creator of Bitter Root comes a bone-breaking, sense-shattering, mind-melting...
