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 Lateef and Black comic book historian and publisher, Marcus Roberts, as they introduce 12 books to launch your comic book collecting journey. Follow below to get the FREE guide. Download it to your device or read it online.
A Beginner's Guide to Black Comic Book Collecting
The Mission
Black Comic Book Collecting is more than just a hobby. Learn why!
Introducing the Black Age of Comics
Learn about the era that brought us Static, Brotherman and Spawn.
Collector's Checklist
Enjoy our FREE collector’s checklist filled with indie comics of the Black Age of Comics Era.
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