Comics & Graphic Novels

Originally published by Chicago's Black press, long neglected by mainstream publishing, and now included in a Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago exhibition, these comics showcase some of the finest Black cartoonists. Between the 1940s and 1980s,...

Afrofuturism, a movement that began in the Black community during the early 20th Century as an escape from racial hostility, economic turmoil, and aggressive policing, is enjoying a renaissance witnessed by the record-breaking success of creative...

This tenth anniversary edition of the acclaimed and fearless graphic novel features enhanced toned art, an afterword by Mat Johnson, character sketches, and other additional material. In the early 20th Century, when lynchings were commonplace throughout...

I Love She is a poetic tales about the wonders of growing up as a Black Woman. Through the authors own journey, she felt empowered to list the realizations dearest to her heart, to share the power of Blackness and of Womanhood. It is her hope that this...

Covering the early years of 1981-1983, Hip Hop has made a big transition from the parks and rec rooms to downtown clubs and vinyl records. The performers make moves to separate themselves from the paying customers by dressing more and more flamboyant...

The lore of the early days of hip hop has become the stuff of myth, so what better way to document this fascinating, epic true story than in another great American mythological medium -- the comic book? From exciting young talent and self-proclaimed hip...

Five decades after his first appearance, this volume collects the greatest moments of the ground-breaking, fan-favorite Green Lantern, John Stewart! Created by comic book legends Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams, John Stewart changed both DC's fictional...

A Prequle to Flatbush Zombies' 2016 debut LP, 3001: A Laced Oddyssey The official prequel to the Flatbush Zombies' debut album. Erick, Meech, and Juice were just three friends from Flatbush with the power to really move a crowd--until a supernatural...

A New York Times Best Graphic Novel of 2020 YALSA 2021 Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2021 Cartoonists Prize for Print Comics 2021 Eisner Awards Best Publication for Teens Nominee Fights is the visceral and deeply affecting memoir of artist/author Joel...

The reality-hopping adventurers continue their exploits across the Marvel Multiverse! And they must face a fistful of mutants when the Exiles land in the Old West! A dusty town of innocents is under the thrall of the Brotherhood and their sharpshooting...

**Part of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology--created by the best Nigerian comics talent!** The oldest son of a world-renowned scientist, Wale Williams--aka tech-savvy...

The Defenders - Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Daredevil, protectors of the people - are in a desperate struggle to keep New York City safe in the wake of the power vacuum caused by the Kingpin's absence and the all-out street war that results!...

CZARFACE'S ULTIMATE ORIGIN REVEALED! Hero to some, villain to others, Czarface's true origins have remained a mystery...UNTIL NOW! Who are the Zarta Ku? And why has their desperate mission brought them to Planet Earth? Meanwhile, Zach and his dog were...

After their harrowing fight with the Gray, CLOAK AND DAGGER are fighting crime as a duo once again, but their relationship out of costume needs some work. With new romantic interests making things complicated for the both of them, Cloak and Dagger will...

When did the X-Men get sidekicks?! Now! Don't miss the debut of the greatest teenage super hero team of all time! They've learned from the best, now they're ready to be put to the test! But who the heck are these kids, where did they come from -- and why...

The graphic novel tells the story of Bird's time in L.A. starting in December 1945, where Bird and Dizzy Gillespie brought frenetic sounds of bebop from the East Coast jazz underground to the West Coast for a two-month residency at Billy Berg's Hollywood...