by Imani Lateef | Mar 3, 2025
Rappin’ Max Robot (1986) Written and Illustrated by graffiti artist Eric Orr (Self published, 1986) In 1986, NY artist Eric Orr published the first issue of Rappin’ Max Robot. Orr had already made a name for himself as a graphic artist, and he self-distributed...
by Imani Lateef | Dec 30, 2024
War of the Independents #2 Written and Illustrated by Dave Ryan (Red Anvil, 2012)Cover illustrated by Larry Stroman Synopsis In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of African American heroes search for a relic capable of powering the gateway to the world of the...
by Imani Lateef | Dec 16, 2024
Clock Striker Vol. 1 (2023) Co-created by Issaka Galadima and Frederick L. Jones; Illustrated by Issaka Galadima (Saturday AM, 2023) Synopsis Clock Striker Volume 1: “I’m Gonna Be a SMITH!” introduces Cast, a young Black girl with a passion for...
by Imani Lateef | Feb 28, 2024
Trill League Stories written and illustrated by Anthony Piper Synopsis The Debut Issue of Trill League. The 72-Page adventure takes place immediately after the events of Issue 0 and introduces the first threat to the Trill League’s existence: Super producer Bigg...
by Imani Lateef | Jul 19, 2023
Peepo Choo Volume 1 Written and illustrated by Felipe Smith (published by Kodansha, Vertical Inc., 2010) Synopsis They say you cannot choose where and when you are born; we are gifted into the worlds our parents are living at the time. Whether a blessing or a curse,...
