Features & Interviews
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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...
Interview: Brian Lambert Merges Manga Action and Sneaker Culture with Air Force Ones
Today, we’re talking with Brian J. Lambert, the creator of Air Force Ones, a science fiction action adventure with giant Mechs.
Five Black Horror Comics For Sinners Fans
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is all the rage right now. As the hype continues, several of my comic book friends can’t help but to jump on the bandwagon with social media posts stating, “if you liked Sinners, then check out my comic.” However, I find that most of these...
The Brother Man Test: Price Guides for Black Comics
One of the first obstacles to Black Comic Book collecting I’ve experienced has been finding a reliable source to price and value Black Comic Books in my collection.
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...