2010
First Published
4.07
Average Rating
176
Number of Pages
The immense popularity of comics and graphic novels cannot be ignored. But in light of the comics boom that has taken place over the past 10 years, the artists, writers and publishers that make up the vibrant African American independent comics community have remained relatively unknown – until now. Black Comix brings together an unprecedented collection of largely unheard of, and undeniably masterful, comics art while also framing the work of these men and women in a broader historical and cultural context. With a foreword by Keith Knight and over 50 contributors, including Phonzie Davis, Jan-Michael Franklin, Frances Liddell, Kenjji Marshall, Lance Tooks, Rob Stull, Ashley A. Woods and many, more, the cross section of comics genres represented includes manga, superheroes, humor, history, science fiction and fantasy. This book is a must-have for comics readers.
Avg Rating
4.07
Number of Ratings
46
5 STARS
41%
4 STARS
33%
3 STARS
20%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
2%
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Authors
John Jennings
Author · 2 books
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Damian Duffy
Author · 2 books
Damian Duffy is a cartoonist, scholar, writer, curator, lecturer, teacher, and Glyph Comics Award-winning graphic novelist. He holds a MS and PhD in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His many publications include academic essays (in comics form) on new media & learning and art books about underrepresentation in comics culture. On his off hours he teaches classes on cultural politics of computers and/or wrestles his children. A co-founder of Eye Trauma Studios, Damian has given talks and lead workshops about comics, art, and education internationally.
