by Imani Lateef | Aug 15, 2026 | Black Indie Spotlight
Star Wielder #1Written and Illustrator by Jay Hero (Hero Nation 2026) Synopsis Star Wielder is a series about turning fear into power. The series debuts in Star Wielder Issue #1, a 50+ page comic that follows the events leading up to the birth of a young, pyrophobic,...
by Imani Lateef | Aug 14, 2026 | BCU Index, Collectors Guides, Features
Introduction The Black Comic Book Universe Index is organized around four categories that reflect how Black comics have actually existed in the industry. Category 1 is the mainstream: books published by Marvel, DC, and the major direct market publishers, where Black...
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...
