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Favorite Black Comic Book Characters

February 6, 2018 | agudenburr

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To celebrate Black History Month and the upcoming Blank Panther movie, here are some of the best African and African American comic book characters.

Black Panther : a nation under our feet. Book 1 by Ta-Nehisi Coates

When a superhuman terrorist group that calls itself The People sparks a violent uprising, the land famed for its incredible technology and proud warrior traditions will be thrown into turmoil. If Wakanda is to survive, it must adapt - but can its monarch survive the necessary change?

Spawn Origins collection. Issue 1-6 [electronic resource] by Todd McFarlane

Featuring the stories and artwork (by Todd McFarlane himself!) that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. Spawn Origins Volume 1 includes the introduction of not only Spawn, but also a number of other memorable and menacing characters, including Malebolgia and the Violator.

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Hero Hangout: Comics Reading Group

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Love reading or creating comics? Come join us for Hero Hangout, every third Wednesday of the month. Hero Hangout is a Comic Book Club for ages 7-12 where you choose what to read! Each session starts with reading comics and in the second half you make your own comic. Participants are encouraged to bring a comic to share with the group but are not required.

This program is offered the third Wednesday of the month, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, no registration required.