Features
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.
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...
Reviews
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.
Behind the Looking Glass: Rob Guillory’s Farmhand #23 Review
Whether it’s by design or by chance, Guillory’s storytelling connects to today’s current cultural and political climate in a profound, captivating way.
Ill Communication: Charlamagne tha God’s ILLuminati #1 Review
A critical review of Charlamagne Tha God’s ILLuminati comic from AWA Studios, assessing its all-star creative team, narrative shortcomings, and artistic style.
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...
Black Indie Spotlights
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: Karcis Chapter 1
Karcis #1 Writer: Brian Hawkins, Artist: Nathan Kelly Synopsis Paranormal Investigator Paul Karcis becomes entangled in a mystery that uncovers horrifying forces at work in a snowy Alaskan town. When he’s called to investigate a mauled and ravaged body discovered in a...
Indie Spotlight: The Grey #1
The Grey #1 Writer: Natosha Jones, Art: Shado & Jaymevsneto (Midnight Comics 2025) Synopsis Experimental physicist Shameka Day has a scientific breakthrough creating miniature particle accelerators that create artificial black holes. Before she has a chance to do...
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.
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.
