Reviews
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...
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.
Features
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...
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.
Black Indie Spotlights
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.
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...
Black Comic Keys
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