Features
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...
Interviews
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...
Reviews
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.
Black Indie Spotlights
Indie Spotlight: Jeff Carroll’s Fangernails: The Ghost in the Projects
Fangernails is a light, all-ages comic that blends mystery, humor, and a bit of the supernatural.
Indie Spotlight: One Nation Arc 1 by 133Art
If you’re into Black indie superhero comics that deal directly with racial and social issues, One Nation might catch your interest.
Witch’s Brew: Greg Anderson-Elysée’s Hammer Act 1 Review
Discover how Greg Elysée’s Hammer redefines the Black folk hero, blending Afro-Caribbean spirituality and Afrofuturism into a powerful tale of John Henry’s “holy war.”
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