TRIBE: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers
TRIBE (1993) by Larry Stroman & Todd Johnson broke barriers in comics. A deep dive into its art, legacy, and cultural impact on Black representation.
Category: Articles
Random thoughts and ideas by myself and contributors dealing with Black Superheroes, Black Video Game characters, Dark skinned Anime Characters, Real Life Black Heroes (Writers and Artists), and Black Supervillains.
Fractured Perfection: An Analysis of Monet St. Croix in Marvel Comics
Discover the complex story of Monet St. Croix (M), from her Generation X debut to her modern Krakoan leadership. Explore her struggles with trauma, identity, and romance—including Synch, Sabretooth, and Quicksilver—and how her evolution reflects themes of resilience, healing, and empowerment in Marvel Comics.
Forged in Fire: Why Hammer is the Comic Book We Didn’t Know We Needed
There are stories that make you stop mid-page—not because you’re lost, but because you’ve been found. Hammer, the explosive action-fantasy comic from Isnana…
Black Superheroes and the Price of Patriotism: Truth, Trauma & Legacy
Explore how Black superheroes like Isaiah and Patriot reflect real U.S. history, Black veterans’ struggles, and the complex legacy of patriotism and recognition.
Icons of Freedom: Celebrating African-American Superheroes During Juneteenth
A New Kind of Freedom Fighter Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19th, commemorates the moment in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in…
Fathers of Power: Exploring the Importance of Black Fatherhood Through the Lens of Superhero Narratives
The Superhero Dad as Cultural Mirror The image of a Black father in Western media has long suffered from caricature, neglect, or outright…
Proud, Powerful, and Black: The Importance of Black LGBTQIA+ Superheroes for Pride Month 2025
A Different Kind of Heroism As Pride Month 2025 unfolds, we are reminded not just of the vibrant resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community,…
Black Mutants Ascendant: Visibility, Growth, and Power in the Krakoan Age
A New Dawn for Black Mutants With the launch of Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X (2019), Marvel Comics entered…
The Power of a Teacher: Black Lightning and the Legacy of Educational Leadership
A Hero with Chalk and Lightning In a world of flashy suits, alien powers, and billion-dollar tech, one of the most potent superheroes…