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Torchy to Teen Titans: Black Women in Comics (1937-2016)
Torchy to Teen Titans: Black Women in Comics (1937-2016) In 2009, DC comics introduced Felicia Henderson as their first Black woman writer. When announced, I was just as amazed as other fans were that this was the first Black woman to write for DC in their 75 year...
Strange Fruit: The Peculiar Covers of the Bronze Era of Comics
Strange Fruit: The Peculiar Covers of the Bronze Era of Comics (1970-1985) I was recently congratulating a fellow collector on their pick up of All Star Squadron #38 (1984). The cover depicted Amazing Man chained to a burning cross. A hooded villain dressed like a...
Video: We Wear the Mask; Superheroes Hiding their Blackness
Episode 51: We Wear the Mask; Superheroes hiding their Blackness Spawn is one of the most popular comic books featuring a Black hero in the modern era. However, Spawn's alter ego Al Simmons is rarely seen in human form as a African American man. McFarlane is on...
Five Black Horror Comics For Sinners Fans
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is all the rage right now. As the hype continues, several of my comic book...
The Brother Man Test: Price Guides for Black Comics
One of the first obstacles to Black Comic Book collecting I’ve experienced has been finding a reliable source to price and value Black Comic Books in my collection.
Reviews
Things Fall Apart in Our Bronze Faces Issue 3 Review
Bronze Faces #3 Written Shobo and Shof Coker, Illustrated by Alexandre Tefenkgi (Boom Studios, May 2025) Synopsis An explosive secret is finally revealed in the middle of Timi, Sango, and Gbonka’s latest heist! As their plans evaporate into turmoil, the crew scrambles...
The Beginning of the End: Farmhand #21 Review
Farmhand #21 Written and illustrated Robert Guillory; Colored by Jean-Francois Beaulieu Synopsis Farmhand returns for its pulse-pounding final arc! With Monica Thorne in complete control of Freetown, the surviving Jenkins family members prepare for their last stand....
Ride Along: The Power Company Recharged Review
The Power Company: Recharged #1 Written by Bryan Edward Hill, Illustrated by Khary Randolph, Alitha Martinez, Ray-Anthony Height Synopsis Spinning out of the events of Black Lightning and DC Power: Rise of the Power Company, Josiah Power and Jefferson Pierce lead the...
Black Mental Health Matters in Lawrence Lindell’s “We All Got Something”
We All Got Something Written and illustrated by Lawrence Lindell (Drawn and Quarterly, 2025)...
Thicker than Blood: Sheldon Allen’s They Choose Violence #1 Review
An in-depth review of ‘They Choose Violence,’ a revenge fantasy that challenges traditional vigilante narratives. Discover how Sheldon Allen’s story empowers marginalized characters while exploring the unforeseen consequences of justified violence. Perfect for readers seeking intelligent, empowering tales beyond simple retribution.
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Indie Spotlight: Zeta Galaxy Outlaws #1
Zeta Galaxy Outlaws #1 Writer & Illustrator: Kenneth Laster Synopsis ZETA GALAXY...
Indie Spotlight: American Yakuza, Act 1
American Yakuza, Act 1 Writers & Creators: Chris Moses, Anthony Stokes, Charlie McElvy;...
