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Black Comics
Highlighting Black-owned comics and cultural perspectives in the comic space - including award recognition, representation, and the experiences that shape stories told through a Black creative lens.


Christian-Based Comics With Black Heroes: A New Kind of Story With History, Faith and Heroism
William in Outer Space in Issue 3 of Zero Hour Epsilon Force. When people search for Black Christian comics , or something similar, they're probably looking for more than representation. Chances are, they're looking for stories that combine spiritual depth, cultural identity, and meaningful heroism. Zero Hour Epsilon Force offers this. William Wallace: A Black Action Hero One of the main characters in Zero Hour Epsilon Force is William Wallace , a Black deuteragonist whose
Spidercade Studios
3 hours ago3 min read


Cartoons Aren’t Just for Little Kids - And They Never Really Were
Zero Hour Epsilon Force #1: Tyrannogator points a gun at the evil cyborg, Dr. Ore in their final battle. For a long time, cartoons have often been treated as something you eventually “grow out of.” An unfortunate common assumption is that once you become a certain age, animated stories or characters with simplistic designs are supposed to only be simple, light, and aimed at young children. But that idea doesn’t really hold up either historically or creatively. Some of the mos
Spidercade Studios
3 days ago3 min read


What Winning A Black Authors Matter Award Meant For Me And My Comic Book
When I first started creating my comic series, I didn’t begin with awards in mind. I started with a simple goal: create a superhero, fantasy, and sci-fi comic series with raw, meaningful and impactful stories. I grew up on cartoons, superhero shows, and big sci-fi movies. Most of them were the 90's and early 2000's Saturday morning cartoons. Those stories shaped how I see storytelling. But as I got older, I also became more aware of the different types of brokenness in the wo
Edwin Brown
Feb 64 min read


Two Struggles Of Creating A Christian Comic Universe
When people hear the phrase “Christian comic book,” they often imagine a very specific type of story. As I’ve been building my own comic universe, I’ve realized that creating a Christian-based comic book world comes with a few unique challenges that aren’t always initially obvious. Here are two struggles I’ve run into. Struggle 1: Christians Are Not Just One Audience It’s easy to talk about “Christians” as if we're one unified group. In reality, Christianity encompasses dive
Edwin Brown
Jan 304 min read


A New Generation of Heroes and the Appeal of Christian Superheroes for Teens
Superheroes have long captured the imagination of audiences young and old. From the pages of classic comic books to blockbuster films, these larger-than-life characters inspire us with their strength, resilience, and commitment to justice. But what happens when superhero stories blend thrilling action with faith-based themes? A new wave of Christian superhero comics is emerging, offering young readers a unique combination of excitement, moral depth, and biblical truth. One st
Spidercade Studios
Feb 24, 20253 min read


How Spidercade’s Superheroes Tackle Real-World Issues
Superheroes have long been a source of inspiration to many as they teach us how to rise above challenges, face adversity, and stand for justice. At Spidercade Studios, we have taken the essence of traditional superhero comics and infused it with Christian values, creating stories that entertain and encourage moral and spiritual growth. Our comic books for teens are explorations of real-world issues seen through the lens of faith, courage, and resilience. How do we do it? Spid
Spidercade Studios
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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