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Monday, January 11, 2010

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Increase of Black Characters in Graphic Novels

The Obama Effect?
Increase of Black Characters in Graphic Novels

The Liberty Journal has an interesting article by Martha Comog, that highlights 24 new graphic novels featuring "engaging African American main characters" that are set to be released in time for Black History Month. The article, From Aya to Zapt!: 24 Graphic Novels for African American History Month, features selections for adults, teens, and tweens.

Black History Month is a wonderful time to market the talents of Black writers, so it is a bit hard to tell if this actually qualifies as an Obama Effect. Yet something about Comogs initial remarks makes this years increase seem unique. Or is it just me?