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The Future of Black: Afrofuturism, Black Comics, and Superhero Poetry

The Future of Black: Afrofuturism, Black Comics, and Superhero Poetry

Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon
4.3/5 ( ratings)
The expansion of Marvel and DC Comics’ characters such as Black Panther, Luke Cage, and Black Lightning in film and on television has created a proliferation of poetry in this genre―receiving wide literary and popular attention.

This groundbreaking collection highlights work from poets who have written verse within this growing tradition, including Terrance Hayes, Lucille Clifton, Gill Scott-Heron, A. Van Jordan, Glenis Redmond, Tracy K. Smith, Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Joshua Bennett, Douglas Kearney, Tara Betts, Frank X Walker, Tyree Daye, and others. In addition, the anthology also features the work of artists such as John Jennings and Najee Dorsey, showcasing their interpretations of superheroes, Black comic characters, Afrofuturistic images from the African diaspora.
Language
English
Pages
210
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Blair
Release
November 02, 2021
ISBN 13
9781949467673

The Future of Black: Afrofuturism, Black Comics, and Superhero Poetry

Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon
4.3/5 ( ratings)
The expansion of Marvel and DC Comics’ characters such as Black Panther, Luke Cage, and Black Lightning in film and on television has created a proliferation of poetry in this genre―receiving wide literary and popular attention.

This groundbreaking collection highlights work from poets who have written verse within this growing tradition, including Terrance Hayes, Lucille Clifton, Gill Scott-Heron, A. Van Jordan, Glenis Redmond, Tracy K. Smith, Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Joshua Bennett, Douglas Kearney, Tara Betts, Frank X Walker, Tyree Daye, and others. In addition, the anthology also features the work of artists such as John Jennings and Najee Dorsey, showcasing their interpretations of superheroes, Black comic characters, Afrofuturistic images from the African diaspora.
Language
English
Pages
210
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Blair
Release
November 02, 2021
ISBN 13
9781949467673

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