Black

In a world where only Black people have superpowers, Black (2017–present, Black Mask Studios) reimagines the superhero genre as a stark social allegory. Written by Kwanza Osajyefo and illustrated by Jamal Igle, this debut issue introduces a teenager whose discovery of his abilities forces him to navigate a reality where power is both a gift and a target. The series matters for its unflinching exploration of race, identity, and systemic oppression through the lens of speculative fiction.