Comic books, cartoon strips, graphic novels … they have served as an escape for many a child (and some adults). They are filled with lessons, creativity, hope, refuge, etc. Comic book artist Alex Ross touches on this in this interview:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlC9Q8Vr90M
It isn’t easy to find African superheroes though and, sadly, historically, African characters in comic books have often been fringe characters.
Black Panther – said to be first Black superhero in mainstream American comics
In my column in last Sunday’s 7, I share my thoughts on comics and Africa … [City Press]