Publication crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign in December 2022. "Dedicated to Orrin C. Evans, George J. Evans Jr., John H. Terrell, William H. Smith, and Leonard Cooper" -- Title page.
Contents:
Dew Dillies in "The platypus and the swan" / by Sharean Morishita. All-Negro comics #1 / by Orrin C. Evans, George J. Evans Jr., John H. Terrell, William H. Smith, Leonard Cooper, and remastered by Tony Washington -- All-new, all-Negro: America's first Black comic book / by Qiana Whitted -- Hip-hop and comic books was my genesis / by David Brothers -- Finding my path / by Shawn Pryor -- Ace Harlem in "A longer list" / by Micah Peters & Ray-Anthony Height with Tony Washington -- Lion Man in "Dr. Sangro returns!" / by Zipporah Smith & Manny Edeko with Tony Washington -- Nana's memory quilt / by Samatha Guzmán -- Sugarfoot & Snake Oil in "Anything 42 can do" / by Deron Bennett & Domo Stanton with Tony Washington -- Lil' Eggie in "New suit!" / by Chris Robinson & Ryan Marlow with Tony Washington -- Hep chicks on parade 2023 / by Jasmine Hatcher -- Dew Dillies in "The platypus and the swan" / by Sharean Morishita.
Summary:
"In 1947, groundbreaking journalist Orrin C. Evans assembled a team of Black cartoonists to publish All-Negro Comics, the first comic book created by Black artists for Black readers of all ages. Almost a century later, All-Negro Comics #1 is a little-known relic instead of an American heirloom like Action Comics #1, Marvel Comics #1, and other milestone comic books from the era. All-Negro Comics 75th Anniversary Edition preserves that history for generations to come, containing All-Negro Comics #1, in full and digitally remastered for clarity, several essays for historical context and con temporary reflection, as well as new stories by Black writers and artists of today, featuring the original characters." -- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.