Reviews
Art of War: Ben Passmore’s Black Arms to Hold You Up Review
Ben Passmore’s Black Arms to Hold You Up is a dense, surreal work that demands the reader wrestle with the weight of Black resistance.
The Big Payback: Myth, Masks, and the Reclamation of Cultural Identity in Bronze Faces
Bronze Faces #5-6 (of 6) Written Shobo and Shof Coker, Illustrated by Alexandre Tefenkgi (Boom Studios,November 2025) Synopsis The masks are off and nothing will ever be the same in this explosive conclusion to the acclaimed series! After a catastrophic double-cross,...
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.
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.
Features
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...
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.
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.”
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.
