Encyclopedia of Black Comics [Paperback]

TheEncyclopedia 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.

"Encyclopedia of Black Comicsserves 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 publishedEncyclopedia of Black Comicsis 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

"WithLuke CageandBlack Lightningcoming to the small screen, there’s no better time than now for anEncyclopedia 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

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