Features & Interviews
Our online hub of insightful essays, historical articles, and engaging interviews.
Conjuring Black Girl Magic: An interview with Karla Medrano
Karla Medrano, aka Moon the Storyteller, is one of the talented Black female indie comic creators working to make her mark in the industry.
Blerd Consciousness: Mapping the Third Space between Blackness and Nerd Culture
In this essay, a “forebear” of the Blerd movement reflects on the evolution of Black nerd identity—from the 2016 struggle for Black-owned narratives to the modern, anime-fueled explosion of Dreamcon.
Breaking Panels: 30 Disruptive Black Comics
Breaking Panels: 30 Disruptive Black Comics For decades, comic books have mirrored—and often magnified—the struggles and triumphs of society. But some stories didn't just reflect the world; they actively shook the industry, challenged the status quo, and redefined...
Mike Watson and Hotshot Enter the Gauntlet
Alan Lynch sat down (figuratively!) with the amazing comic book creator Mike Watson, also known as Most Epic. A talented writer, artist, and hardworking figure in the Black indie comic book community, Mike has embarked on a monumental endeavor. He is launching a new...
The Story That Haunts You: Rob Guillory on Crafting Personal Truths
In this candid interview, Rob Guillory discusses his inspirations, the unique role of fathers in his narratives, and the intentional choices behind the longevity and thematic depth of his acclaimed series, Farmhand.
Greg Elysée and David Brame Discuss The Power of Collaboration
Alan Lynch spoke with the multi-talented team of writer and creator Greg Anderson Elysée and artist David Brame. Both bring a growing body of powerful, visionary work to the indie comics scene. Greg is known for standout titles like Is’nana the Were-Spider, Marassa,...
Black Comics and the Tipping Point Part 1: White Flight in the Comic Book Industry
The magic third is the ultimate tipping point. As explained in Gladwell’s book, you see it everywhere: Ivy League schools, corporate board rooms as well as real estate. You can also see it in comics.
Christopher Priest’s “White Panther” Brings Race, Rhetoric and Resentment
Doesn't Matter if You're Black or White "It don't matter if you're Black or White," Michael Jackson brazenly crooned as a whimsical romanticized integrationist fantasy. A hallucinogenic melody that imagines a world where "color blindness" is the panacea for racial...
Giving Folks their Flowers: Glyph Award Winners (2006-Present)
Glyph Awards Winners: 2006-Present The Glyph Comics Awards recognizes the best in comics made by, for, and about people of color from the preceding calendar year. While it is not exclusive to Black creators, it does strive to honor those who have made the greatest...