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2018 Black Comix Arts Festival

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Comics and graphic novels available at the SFPL from authors featured in the 2018 festival.

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I Am Alfonso Jones

I Am Alfonso Jones

by Medina, Tony

Book - 2017

Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip-hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best fri...Show more Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip-hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best friend, Danetta, know how he really feels about her. But as he is buying his first suit, an off-duty police officer mistakes a clothes hanger for a gun, and he shoots Alfonso. Show less

Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip-hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best fri...Show more Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip-hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best friend, Danetta, know how he really feels about her. But as he is buying his first suit, an off-duty police officer mistakes a clothes hanger for a gun, and he shoots Alfonso. Show less

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Blue Hand Mojo

Blue Hand Mojo

Hard Times Road

by Jennings, John

Book - 2017

Chronicles three adventures of the tragic conjure man, the mage, Frank "Half Dead" Johnson. Watch as he attempts to save his own soul, pay his debt, and help as many people as he can along the way. Chronicles three adventures of the tragic conjure man, the mage, Frank "Half Dead" Johnson. Watch as he attempts to save his own soul, pay his debt, and help as many people as he can along the way. Show less

Chronicles three adventures of the tragic conjure man, the mage, Frank "Half Dead" Johnson. Watch as he attempts to save his own soul, pay his debt, and help as many people as he can along the way. Chronicles three adventures of the tragic conjure man, the mage, Frank "Half Dead" Johnson. Watch as he attempts to save his own soul, pay his debt, and help as many people as he can along the way. Show less

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Octavia E. Butler's Kindred

Octavia E. Butler's Kindred

by Duffy, Damian

Book - 2017

Powerfully renders Butler's mysterious and moving story, which spans racial and gender divides in the antebellum South through the 20th century. Powerfully renders Butler's mysterious and moving story, which spans racial and gender divides in the antebellum South through the 20th century. Show less

Powerfully renders Butler's mysterious and moving story, which spans racial and gender divides in the antebellum South through the 20th century. Powerfully renders Butler's mysterious and moving story, which spans racial and gender divides in the antebellum South through the 20th century. Show less

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The Blacker the Ink

The Blacker the Ink

Constructions of Black Identity in Comics and Sequential Art

Book - 2015

When many think of comic books the first thing that comes to mind are caped crusaders and spandex-wearing super-heroes. Perhaps, inevitably, these images ...Show more When many think of comic books the first thing that comes to mind are caped crusaders and spandex-wearing super-heroes. Perhaps, inevitably, these images are of white men (and more rarely, women). It was not until the 1970s that African American superheroes such as Luke Cage, Blade, and others emerged. Show less

When many think of comic books the first thing that comes to mind are caped crusaders and spandex-wearing super-heroes. Perhaps, inevitably, these images ...Show more When many think of comic books the first thing that comes to mind are caped crusaders and spandex-wearing super-heroes. Perhaps, inevitably, these images are of white men (and more rarely, women). It was not until the 1970s that African American superheroes such as Luke Cage, Blade, and others emerged. Show less

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Concrete Park

Concrete Park

Volume 2, R-E-S-P-E-C-T

by Puryear, Tony

Book - 2015

A dark, sexy sci-fi saga is filled with unforgettable protagonists, a colorful supporting cast, redemption, romance, and nonstop action. A dark, sexy sci-fi saga is filled with unforgettable protagonists, a colorful supporting cast, redemption, romance, and nonstop action. Show less

A dark, sexy sci-fi saga is filled with unforgettable protagonists, a colorful supporting cast, redemption, romance, and nonstop action. A dark, sexy sci-fi saga is filled with unforgettable protagonists, a colorful supporting cast, redemption, romance, and nonstop action. Show less

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M.A.S.K

M.A.S.K

Mobile Armored Strike Kommand. 1, Mobilize

by Easton, Brandon

Book - 2017

M.A.S.K., Mobile Armored Strkie Kommand, is a team of heroes that streaks into the dangerous, unstable landscape of dark wars, high intrigue, and non-stop...Show more M.A.S.K., Mobile Armored Strkie Kommand, is a team of heroes that streaks into the dangerous, unstable landscape of dark wars, high intrigue, and non-stop action where they'll encounter the nearly unstoppable threat of Miles Mayhem and his black ops squadron known as V.E.N.O.M. Show less

M.A.S.K., Mobile Armored Strkie Kommand, is a team of heroes that streaks into the dangerous, unstable landscape of dark wars, high intrigue, and non-stop...Show more M.A.S.K., Mobile Armored Strkie Kommand, is a team of heroes that streaks into the dangerous, unstable landscape of dark wars, high intrigue, and non-stop action where they'll encounter the nearly unstoppable threat of Miles Mayhem and his black ops squadron known as V.E.N.O.M. Show less

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The Liminal War

The Liminal War

by Jama-Everett, Ayize

Book - 2015

When Taggert's adopted daughter goes missing he suspects the hand of an old enemy. He gathers friends, family, and even those who don't quite trust that h...Show more When Taggert's adopted daughter goes missing he suspects the hand of an old enemy. He gathers friends, family, and even those who don't quite trust that he has left his violent past behind. But their search leads them to an unexpected place, the past, and the consequences of their journey have a price that is higher than they can afford. Show less

When Taggert's adopted daughter goes missing he suspects the hand of an old enemy. He gathers friends, family, and even those who don't quite trust that h...Show more When Taggert's adopted daughter goes missing he suspects the hand of an old enemy. He gathers friends, family, and even those who don't quite trust that he has left his violent past behind. But their search leads them to an unexpected place, the past, and the consequences of their journey have a price that is higher than they can afford. Show less

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Legend of the Mantamaji

Legend of the Mantamaji

Book One

by Seaton, Eric Dean

Book - 2014

Alexander, New York's hottest, cockiest, and most media-hungry Assistant District Attorney, is about to learn something shocking: he is not even human. He...Show more Alexander, New York's hottest, cockiest, and most media-hungry Assistant District Attorney, is about to learn something shocking: he is not even human. He's the last of the Mantamaji, a long-lost race of warriors who once protected humanity when the world was young. Show less

Alexander, New York's hottest, cockiest, and most media-hungry Assistant District Attorney, is about to learn something shocking: he is not even human. He...Show more Alexander, New York's hottest, cockiest, and most media-hungry Assistant District Attorney, is about to learn something shocking: he is not even human. He's the last of the Mantamaji, a long-lost race of warriors who once protected humanity when the world was young. Show less

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Legend of the Mantamaji

Legend of the Mantamaji

Book Two

by Seaton, Eric Dean

Book - 2014

In a single week, Elijah Alexander has gone from being a famous and successful ADA in New York, to a hunted, haunted renegade on a mission of vengeance. B...Show more In a single week, Elijah Alexander has gone from being a famous and successful ADA in New York, to a hunted, haunted renegade on a mission of vengeance. Because Elijah is the last of a race of ancient warriors called the Mantamaji who once fought the world's greatest evils. Show less

In a single week, Elijah Alexander has gone from being a famous and successful ADA in New York, to a hunted, haunted renegade on a mission of vengeance. B...Show more In a single week, Elijah Alexander has gone from being a famous and successful ADA in New York, to a hunted, haunted renegade on a mission of vengeance. Because Elijah is the last of a race of ancient warriors called the Mantamaji who once fought the world's greatest evils. Show less

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Legend of the Mantamaji

Legend of the Mantamaji

Book Three

by Seaton, Eric Dean

Book - 2015

Beaten, betrayed, and left for dead, Elijah Alexander, the last Mantamaji, knows the end of the world is at hand. Soon Sirach will carry out his plan to o...Show more Beaten, betrayed, and left for dead, Elijah Alexander, the last Mantamaji, knows the end of the world is at hand. Soon Sirach will carry out his plan to open the Gates of Time and alter Earth's history to suit his purposes. How can Elijah stop Sirach, when he's already failed before? Show less

Beaten, betrayed, and left for dead, Elijah Alexander, the last Mantamaji, knows the end of the world is at hand. Soon Sirach will carry out his plan to o...Show more Beaten, betrayed, and left for dead, Elijah Alexander, the last Mantamaji, knows the end of the world is at hand. Soon Sirach will carry out his plan to open the Gates of Time and alter Earth's history to suit his purposes. How can Elijah stop Sirach, when he's already failed before? Show less

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Occupy Avengers

Occupy Avengers

Taking Back Justice. 1

by Walker, David

Book - 2017

Who will stand up for the little guy? There is a man. If you can find him, and if he believes in your story, he and his friends will put things right. His name is Hawkeye. Who will stand up for the little guy? There is a man. If you can find him, and if he believes in your story, he and his friends will put things right. His name is Hawkeye. Show less

Who will stand up for the little guy? There is a man. If you can find him, and if he believes in your story, he and his friends will put things right. His name is Hawkeye. Who will stand up for the little guy? There is a man. If you can find him, and if he believes in your story, he and his friends will put things right. His name is Hawkeye. Show less

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Power Man and Iron Fist

Power Man and Iron Fist

Vol. 3, Street Magic

by Walker, David

Book - 2017

The battle for Harlem begins! As Luke Cage and Danny Rand struggle to pick up the pieces after Civil War II, the ultimate turf war erupts right under their noses! The battle for Harlem begins! As Luke Cage and Danny Rand struggle to pick up the pieces after Civil War II, the ultimate turf war erupts right under their noses! Show less

The battle for Harlem begins! As Luke Cage and Danny Rand struggle to pick up the pieces after Civil War II, the ultimate turf war erupts right under their noses! The battle for Harlem begins! As Luke Cage and Danny Rand struggle to pick up the pieces after Civil War II, the ultimate turf war erupts right under their noses! Show less

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Power Man, Iron Fist

Power Man, Iron Fist

1, The Boys Are Back in Town

by Walker, David

Book - 2016

The best buddy team in comics, reunited at last! Luke Cage and Danny Rand, the Heroes For Hire turned Avengers, are going back to street level basics. The best buddy team in comics, reunited at last! Luke Cage and Danny Rand, the Heroes For Hire turned Avengers, are going back to street level basics. Show less

The best buddy team in comics, reunited at last! Luke Cage and Danny Rand, the Heroes For Hire turned Avengers, are going back to street level basics. The best buddy team in comics, reunited at last! Luke Cage and Danny Rand, the Heroes For Hire turned Avengers, are going back to street level basics. Show less

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Power Man and Iron Fist

Power Man and Iron Fist

2, Civil War II

by Walker, David

Book - 2017

Power Man must free the imprisoned Iron Fist, despite his team of former criminals possibly being more of a hindrance than a help. Power Man must free the imprisoned Iron Fist, despite his team of former criminals possibly being more of a hindrance than a help. Show less

Power Man must free the imprisoned Iron Fist, despite his team of former criminals possibly being more of a hindrance than a help. Power Man must free the imprisoned Iron Fist, despite his team of former criminals possibly being more of a hindrance than a help. Show less

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Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes

Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes

by Walker, David

Book - 2017

Raised as brothers but separated by slave traders, Tarzan and his ape brother Caesar reunite when the war between man and ape takes them from the jungles of Africa to the center of the earth. Raised as brothers but separated by slave traders, Tarzan and his ape brother Caesar reunite when the war between man and ape takes them from the jungles of Africa to the center of the earth. Show less

Raised as brothers but separated by slave traders, Tarzan and his ape brother Caesar reunite when the war between man and ape takes them from the jungles of Africa to the center of the earth. Raised as brothers but separated by slave traders, Tarzan and his ape brother Caesar reunite when the war between man and ape takes them from the jungles of Africa to the center of the earth. Show less

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Cyborg

Cyborg

Volume 2, Enemy of the State

by Walker, David

Book - 2016

Following the attack of the Techno-sapiens, the government implements greater regulation on cybernetics. Their first step is determining ownership of the ...Show more Following the attack of the Techno-sapiens, the government implements greater regulation on cybernetics. Their first step is determining ownership of the tech implanted in Vic Stone, setting up a major conflict when it is decided that Vic is actually property of the government. Show less

Following the attack of the Techno-sapiens, the government implements greater regulation on cybernetics. Their first step is determining ownership of the ...Show more Following the attack of the Techno-sapiens, the government implements greater regulation on cybernetics. Their first step is determining ownership of the tech implanted in Vic Stone, setting up a major conflict when it is decided that Vic is actually property of the government. Show less

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Cyborg

Cyborg

Volume 1, Unplugged

by Walker, David

Book - 2016

Victor Stone has had his share of near-death experiences. But after his latest brush with death, something has changed with Vic's cybernetics. Victor Stone has had his share of near-death experiences. But after his latest brush with death, something has changed with Vic's cybernetics. Show less

Victor Stone has had his share of near-death experiences. But after his latest brush with death, something has changed with Vic's cybernetics. Victor Stone has had his share of near-death experiences. But after his latest brush with death, something has changed with Vic's cybernetics. Show less

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Nighthawk

Nighthawk

Hate Makes Hate

by Walker, David

Book - 2016

Nighthawk is Chicago's dark protector, dispensing swift, decisive justice to those that truly deserve it. Nighthawk is Chicago's dark protector, dispensing swift, decisive justice to those that truly deserve it. Show less

Nighthawk is Chicago's dark protector, dispensing swift, decisive justice to those that truly deserve it. Nighthawk is Chicago's dark protector, dispensing swift, decisive justice to those that truly deserve it. Show less

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Shaft

Shaft

Volume 1, A Complicated Man

by Walker, David

Book - 2015

He's gone toe-to-toe with organized crime bosses, stood up to the cops, squared off against kidnappers, and foiled assassination attempts. But who was Joh...Show more He's gone toe-to-toe with organized crime bosses, stood up to the cops, squared off against kidnappers, and foiled assassination attempts. But who was John Shaft before he became the hardboiled investigator with a reputation as big as New York City itself? Show less

He's gone toe-to-toe with organized crime bosses, stood up to the cops, squared off against kidnappers, and foiled assassination attempts. But who was Joh...Show more He's gone toe-to-toe with organized crime bosses, stood up to the cops, squared off against kidnappers, and foiled assassination attempts. But who was John Shaft before he became the hardboiled investigator with a reputation as big as New York City itself? Show less

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Shaft

Shaft

Imitation of Life

by Walker, David

Book - 2016

After a high profile case that put him in the headlines, private detective John Shaft is looking for something low profile and easy that will keep him out of the spotlight and out of danger. After a high profile case that put him in the headlines, private detective John Shaft is looking for something low profile and easy that will keep him out of the spotlight and out of danger. Show less

After a high profile case that put him in the headlines, private detective John Shaft is looking for something low profile and easy that will keep him out of the spotlight and out of danger. After a high profile case that put him in the headlines, private detective John Shaft is looking for something low profile and easy that will keep him out of the spotlight and out of danger. Show less

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Number 13

Number 13

by Love, Robert

Book - 2013

A young cybernetic amnesiac wanders across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, searching for a father he's never known and clues to a past he can't remember. A young cybernetic amnesiac wanders across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, searching for a father he's never known and clues to a past he can't remember. Show less

A young cybernetic amnesiac wanders across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, searching for a father he's never known and clues to a past he can't remember. A young cybernetic amnesiac wanders across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, searching for a father he's never known and clues to a past he can't remember. Show less

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(H)afrocentric

(H)afrocentric

Volumes 1-4

by Smith, Juliana "Jewels"

Book - 2017

Follow four disgruntled undergrads of color, Naima Pepper, her brother Miles Pepper, and their two best friends, Renee Brown and Elizando “El” Ramirez as ...Show more Follow four disgruntled undergrads of color, Naima Pepper, her brother Miles Pepper, and their two best friends, Renee Brown and Elizando “El” Ramirez as they navigate their way through the influx of gentrification’s new coffee shops, muted Prius cars, and hipster appropriation in the neighborhood of Ronald Reagan University. Show less

Follow four disgruntled undergrads of color, Naima Pepper, her brother Miles Pepper, and their two best friends, Renee Brown and Elizando “El” Ramirez as ...Show more Follow four disgruntled undergrads of color, Naima Pepper, her brother Miles Pepper, and their two best friends, Renee Brown and Elizando “El” Ramirez as they navigate their way through the influx of gentrification’s new coffee shops, muted Prius cars, and hipster appropriation in the neighborhood of Ronald Reagan University. Show less

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Cyborg

Cyborg

Volume 2, Issue 6-13, Danger in Detroit

by Semper, John

eBook - 2017

Cyborg is the Justice League's most high-tech hero, but can he withstand an attack by another of his brilliant father's creations? Captured by those he th...Show more Cyborg is the Justice League's most high-tech hero, but can he withstand an attack by another of his brilliant father's creations? Captured by those he thought he could trust, Cyborg discovers a covert plot to use alien technology to start a world war. Show less

Cyborg is the Justice League's most high-tech hero, but can he withstand an attack by another of his brilliant father's creations? Captured by those he th...Show more Cyborg is the Justice League's most high-tech hero, but can he withstand an attack by another of his brilliant father's creations? Captured by those he thought he could trust, Cyborg discovers a covert plot to use alien technology to start a world war. Show less

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The Imitation of Life

The Imitation of Life

Volume 1, Issue 1-6

by Semper, John

eBook - 2017

When a shocking discovery about his own origin makes Victor Stone question everything he thought he knew about his identity and his humanity, it seems Cyborg might be more machine than man after all. When a shocking discovery about his own origin makes Victor Stone question everything he thought he knew about his identity and his humanity, it seems Cyborg might be more machine than man after all. Show less

When a shocking discovery about his own origin makes Victor Stone question everything he thought he knew about his identity and his humanity, it seems Cyborg might be more machine than man after all. When a shocking discovery about his own origin makes Victor Stone question everything he thought he knew about his identity and his humanity, it seems Cyborg might be more machine than man after all. Show less

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The Liminal People

The Liminal People

A Novel

by Jama-Everett, Ayize

Book - 2011

The Liminal People is a fast-paced science fiction thriller with shades of the Matrix or Richard Morgan's Takeshi Kovacs novels don't worry, you haven't read this before: this is something all new. The Liminal People is a fast-paced science fiction thriller with shades of the Matrix or Richard Morgan's Takeshi Kovacs novels don't worry, you haven't read this before: this is something all new. Show less

The Liminal People is a fast-paced science fiction thriller with shades of the Matrix or Richard Morgan's Takeshi Kovacs novels don't worry, you haven't read this before: this is something all new. The Liminal People is a fast-paced science fiction thriller with shades of the Matrix or Richard Morgan's Takeshi Kovacs novels don't worry, you haven't read this before: this is something all new. Show less

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