Ben Passmore’s Black Arms to Hold You Up is a dense, surreal work that demands the reader wrestle with the weight of Black resistance.
Reviews
The Big Payback: Myth, Masks, and the Reclamation of Cultural Identity in Bronze Faces
Bronze Faces #5-6 (of 6) Written Shobo and Shof Coker, Illustrated by Alexandre Tefenkgi (Boom Studios,November 2025) Synopsis The masks are off and nothing will ever be the same in this explosive conclusion to the acclaimed series! After a catastrophic double-cross,...
Beyond the Bronze: Identity and Intrigue in Bronze Faces #4
This review unpacks themes of identity, belonging, and cultural commentary, exploring the intricate narrative by Shof & Shobo Coker and the stunning art of Alexandre Tefenkgi. A must-read for fans of complex, episodic comic storytelling.
Pulp Fiction: Sheldon Allen’s They Choose Violence Issue 2 Review
They Choose Violence #2: A shocking, no-holds-barred journey into ’70s exploitation cinema. This comic is a captivating, gory B-movie on paper.
Behind the Looking Glass: Rob Guillory’s Farmhand #23 Review
Whether it’s by design or by chance, Guillory’s storytelling connects to today’s current cultural and political climate in a profound, captivating way.
Ill Communication: Charlamagne tha God’s ILLuminati #1 Review
A critical review of Charlamagne Tha God’s ILLuminati comic from AWA Studios, assessing its all-star creative team, narrative shortcomings, and artistic style.
Black Mental Health Matters in Lawrence Lindell’s “We All Got Something”
We All Got Something Written and illustrated by Lawrence Lindell (Drawn and Quarterly, 2025) Synopsis Set to a cacophonous soundtrack of church praise, playground noise, bus-stop camaraderie, and Pacific Ocean waves, Lawrence Lindell's heartbreaking―and...
Thicker than Blood: Sheldon Allen’s They Choose Violence #1 Review
An in-depth review of ‘They Choose Violence,’ a revenge fantasy that challenges traditional vigilante narratives. Discover how Sheldon Allen’s story empowers marginalized characters while exploring the unforeseen consequences of justified violence. Perfect for readers seeking intelligent, empowering tales beyond simple retribution.
Comic Book Movie Magic: Bloodletter #1 Review
Dive into our action-packed review of Joseph Illidge’s Bloodletter comic! Discover why Tasha Thornwall’s quest for revenge against Spawn is “movie magic on paper.”
Priest regains the Black Panther throne: The World to Come #1 Review
In the spirit of virtual insanity, I’d suggest that Christopher Priest’s “The World to Come” series is, in fact, an attempt to prove he’s the rightful heir to the Marvel Black Panther throne, and Issue #1 is his “best right cross.”









