Collector’s Guides
We’ve compiled checklists and historic timelines to help you hunt down your favorite historic black comics.
Black History Month Milestones: 10 Frequently Asked Questions for Black Comic Book Collectors
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...
Dark Legacy: Black Characters, Comics in the Horror Genre
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...
And the Award Goes To; A List of Black Eisner Award Winners (1988-Present)
Black Eisner Award Winners (1988-Present) The following list compiles all of the Black Will Eisner Award Winners; creators of African decent, including creators of mixed heritage and members of the Black Diaspora, since its inception in 1988. The Will Eisner Comic...
A Beginner’s Guide to the Black Age of Comics
Start Your Black Comic Book Journey Here Fellow Blerds! Are you interested in becoming a Collector of Historically Black Comic Books but don't know where to start? Then check out the Black Comic Universe's Beginner's Guide to Black Comic Book Collecting. Join Imani...
Torchy to Teen Titans: Black Women in Comics (1937-2016)
Torchy to Teen Titans: Black Women in Comics (1937-2016) In 2009, DC comics introduced Felicia Henderson as their first Black female writer. When announced, I was just as amazed as other fans were that this was the first Black woman to write for DC in their 75 year...
Strange Fruit: The Peculiar Covers of the Bronze Era of Comics
Strange Fruit: The Peculiar Covers of the Bronze Era of Comics (1970-1985) I was recently congratulating a fellow collector on their pick up of All Star Squadron #38 (1984). The cover depicted Amazing Man chained to a burning cross. A hooded villain dressed like a...
Video: We Wear the Mask; Superheroes Hiding their Blackness
Episode 51: We Wear the Mask; Superheroes hiding their Blackness Spawn is one of the most popular comic books featuring a Black hero in the modern era. However, Spawn's alter ego Al Simmons is rarely seen in human form as a African American man. McFarlane is on...
Video: Finding the Truth about Truth: Red, White and Black
Who is the true FIRST Captain America? I thought I knew? Check out this episode to learn the Truth. Maybe.
Video: The Top 10 Black Comics of the Modern Age
Episode 47: The Top 10 Black Comics of the Modern Age Marcus Roberts and I run it back with our favorite Black Comics of the Modern Age of Comics (circa 1985 to the Present). My top ten of course consisted of your garden variety first appearances of your favorite...