Genius
Image · 2014 · 5 issues
About the series
In the near-future world of Genius, Image Comics presents a gritty, five-issue miniseries where a young woman in South Central Los Angeles becomes a revolutionary military strategist, turning the city into a war zone after a police shooting escalates tensions. Written and drawn by a core team including artists Nelson Blake II and Afua Richardson, the series explores themes of systemic injustice and tactical rebellion with a raw, unflinching energy. It stands out for centering a Black female protagonist in a genre often dominated by male antiheroes, making it a striking entry in 2010s independent comics.
