Blackjack #1

Blackjack #1

Blackjack #1 Written and created by Alex Simmons, Art by Joe Bennet (Published by Dark Angel Publishing)  Synopsis In this story line we meet Arron Day as an adult in New York City, while events a world away in Egypt cause him to return to the region where he is...
Ultimate Fallout #4

Ultimate Fallout #4

Ultimate Fallout #4 Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Sara Pichelli, Cover by Mark Bagley (Marvel Comics, 2011) Synopsis The epic conclusion of the Ultimate Marvel universe introduces an “All-New, All-Different” Spider-Man.  New suit, new powers, NEW...
Tribe #1 (1993)

Tribe #1 (1993)

Tribe #1 Story and Dialogue: Todd Johnson, Story and Art: Larry Stroman (Image Comics, 1993) Synopsis The Tribe (created by Todd Johnson and Larry Stroman) is an African American super-hero team operating out of New York. Blindspot, Shift, Rosalyn, Steel Pulse, The...
Super Soul Comix #1

Super Soul Comix #1

Super Soul Comix #1 Written and Illustrated by Richard “Grass” Green (1972, Kitchen Sink Press) Synopsis Vietnam vet Marty Meathead is transformed into the super-powered Soul Brother American and fights racist racketeers. A Quiet Evening At Home has a...
Negro Romance #2 (1950)

Negro Romance #2 (1950)

Negro Romance #2 Various writers and artists.  Alvin C. Hollingworth is the most prominent artist of note. (Fawcett Publishing, 1950) Synopsis One of the first comics created by African-American artists for an African-American readership. Photo cover.  This is an...