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Encyclopedia of Black Comics

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Pub Date Sep 15 2017 | Archive Date Oct 05 2020

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Description

The Encyclopedia of Black Comics, focuses on people of African descent who have published significant works in the United States or have worked across various aspects of the comics industry. The book focuses on creators in the field of comics: inkers, illustrators, artists, writers, editors, Black comic historians, Black comic convention creators, website creators, archivists and academics—as well as individuals who may not fit into any category but have made notable achievements within and/or across Black comic culture.

The Encyclopedia of Black Comics, focuses on people of African descent who have published significant works in the United States or have worked across various aspects of the comics industry. The book...


Advance Praise

"Encyclopedia of Black Comics serves as a treasure map, and interested readers can follow the trails put forward by Howard to seek out African-American work—past, present, and future." —Peter Dabenne, Foreword Reviews



"Black Comic Lovers Rejoice! Encyclopedia of Black Comics is the ultimate resource." —Eye Candy, AFROPUNK



"The newly published Encyclopedia of Black Comics is something the world has never seen before." —Tanasia Kenney, Atlanta Black Star



"The anthology cuts across many areas, such as print newspapers, journalism, hip hop, and the use of social media as a platform to share the stories and experiences of black creatives through comics." —Ernest Owens, Philadelphia Magazine



"With Luke Cage and Black Lightning coming to the small screen, there’s no better time than now for an Encyclopedia of Black Comics. The encyclopedia is also a reminder of how many Black superheroes and villains we still haven’t seen on the small and big screen. Marvel and DC, we hope you’re listening."—Evette Dionne, Bitch Media



"In this book, Howard celebrates the firsts, the bests, the noteworthies, and the historic." —Terri Schlichenmeyer, North Dallas Gazette



"While there’s a chance that you’ve heard of many of the people included in this book, author Sheena C. Howard didn’t just keep things familiar: she dug back into history for several of her profiles, and she also includes people who are on the periphery of — but important to — today’s comic book world." —Terri Schlichenmeyer, Philadelphia Tribune



"Honoring a diverse array of black contributions to the field of comics the Encyclopedia of Black Comics welcomingly schools its readers on how various publishers, writers, artists, letterers, inkers, editors, historians and more have influenced the overall world of black comics. For me, it’s the best reference for black comics on the market. Ever." —Dr. Katie Monnin, diamondbookshelf.com

"Encyclopedia of Black Comics serves as a treasure map, and interested readers can follow the trails put forward by Howard to seek out African-American work—past, present, and future." —Peter...


Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9781682751015
PRICE $23.95 (USD)
PAGES 280

Average rating from 35 members


Featured Reviews

A very accessible book that highlights that black comics writers and illustrators have been a part of comic history from the beginning. Thanks to this book I've put a lot more comics into my TBR pile.

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I'm always looking for books that are engaging or educating or hopefully both for YA students. Call this one "both."

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An absolutely fantastic resource. You are bound to find out info about folks you know of and will leave the experience with a ton of new names and titles to look up.

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Love the history of black comics and their back stories. Worth the read since I learned something at the end. If you love comics and want to learn something new about it then I definitely recommend reading.

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This was a good read. I would recommend this book. I enjoyed the book. the comics were interesting to read.

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The Encyclopedia of Black Comics is lavishly illustrated and informative. This book would be an essential part of a graphic novels course.

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