All-Negro Comics #1

In the groundbreaking All-Negro Comics #1, written, drawn, and inked by John Terrell, a young scientist named Lion Man—American-born and college educated—is dispatched by the United Nations on a mission that blends science and global responsibility. The issue's bold, pioneering spirit is matched by its forward-looking content, with a house ad encouraging young readers to stay grounded in faith and channel their energy into wholesome pursuits, while teasing an upcoming feature spotlighting trailblazing Black athletes. Cover by John Terrell.