Reviews
He’s Alive! David Walker’s The Monster of Blackenstyne Review
David Walker’s Blackenstyne is a fun Blaxploitation pastiche with a sharp premise — but does it deliver the social punch the material deserves? Read our review.
Bite Marks: Ezra Claytan Daniels’ Mama Came Callin’ Review
Mama Came Callin' By Ezra Claytan Daniels, Illustrated by Camilla Sucre (Harper Collins, 2026) Synopsis Finally forced to face the hideous family history she’s been avoiding, Kirah sets off to discover where, and who, she truly came from. And the more she learns, the...
Love Jones for Sci-Fi Heads: Jordan Clark’s Ancestral Recall Review
Ancestral Recall, by up-and-coming writer Jordan Clark, presents itself as a dystopian sci-fi thriller but at its core, this series is an intimate Black love story that transcends time itself.
The Gospel According to Saul Williams: Martyr Loser King Graphic Novel Review
Williams’s iconoclastic genius is on full display in Martyr Loser King, but ambition alone can’t carry this cyberpunk graphic novel to the heights it reaches for.
He’s Alive! David Walker’s The Monster of Blackenstyne Review
David Walker’s Blackenstyne is a fun Blaxploitation pastiche with a sharp premise — but does it deliver the social punch the material deserves? Read our review.
Features
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,...
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...
Black Indie Spotlights
A Hero’s Heart: The Triumph of New Game Plus by Cullen Carson
New Game Plus is a fun take on the classic hero’s journey, filtered through the lens of video game escapism and adult trauma.
Indie Spotlight: Who’s Bad 1-3 Comic Review
Who’s Bad is one of those superhero comics with an interesting premise that fits into the new wave of deconstructed hero comics in the vein of The Boys and Mark Millar’s Wanted .
Mike Watson’s Bold Narratives Strike Again: Hotshot #13 Review
Hotshot #13 concludes Unforgiven. Mike Watson’s bold narrative delivers emotional depth & cinematic moments, marking a defining chapter for the hero.
The Reaper #1: A Vision Coming Into Focus
Charlie Wilson’s sincere coming-of-age premise and Giulia Gualazzi’s atmospheric visuals make a strong first impression — but a debut issue lives or dies on the strength of its foundations, and the cracks here are hard to ignore.
A Hero’s Heart: The Triumph of New Game Plus by Cullen Carson
New Game Plus is a fun take on the classic hero’s journey, filtered through the lens of video game escapism and adult trauma.
