Hot Comb

Hot Comb" is a single-issue comic from Drawn & Quarterly, written and illustrated by Ebony Flowers, that explores the intimate, often fraught relationship Black women and girls have with their hair. Through a series of vignettes, Flowers examines cultural expectations, personal identity, and the rituals of hair care with warmth and critical insight. This 2019 work stands out for its nuanced, slice-of-life storytelling and its thoughtful attention to a deeply personal subject.