by Imani Lateef | Feb 23, 2025 | Bronze Age
Black Lightning #1 (1977) Written by Tony (Jenny Blake) Isabella, Artist Trevor Von Eden (DC Comics, 1977) Ex-Olympic athlete Jefferson Pierce takes a job as a school teacher at an inner city school in Metropolis, commissions a costume from tailor Peter Gambi, takes...
by Imani Lateef | Feb 22, 2025 | Comic Reviews
Juni Ba’s Monkey Meat: Summer Batch #1 Written, Illustrated and Designed by Juni Ba (Image Comics, 2025) Synopsis The anthology is back for five new issues, from the creator of The Boy Wonder! Going on vacation? How about a hellish African fantasy island run by...
by Imani Lateef | Feb 3, 2025 | Comic Reviews
Bronze Faces #1 Written Shobo and Shof Coker, Illustrated by Alexandre Tefenkgi (Boom Studios, February 2025) Synopsis Soho, London. Childhood friends Timi, Sango, and Gbonka reunite on the eve of the British Museum’s historic purchase of the works of...
by Imani Lateef | Jan 27, 2025 | Guides
Black History Month Milestones: 10 Frequently Asked Questions for Black Comic Book Collectors For Black comic book collectors, understanding the history of our representation in this medium is more than just a hobby; it’s a reclamation of our narrative. From...
by Imani Lateef | Jan 5, 2025 | Guides
History of Black characters, comics and creators in horror The following presentation was compiled by my good friend Marcus Roberts of Second Sight Publishing/Media. As a comic book publisher that specializes in the macabre, he is well versed in the history and lore...
