Your Black Friend and Other Strangers

Ben Passmore’s Your Black Friend and Other Strangers is a sharp, single-issue comic from Silver Sprocket that collects his acclaimed short story “Your Black Friend” alongside other biting, socially aware strips. First published in 2018 and ongoing, the series uses a raw, expressive cartooning style to explore race, gentrification, and the awkwardness of liberal allyship with unflinching humor. Passmore’s voice—alternately weary and playful—makes this a vital, uncomfortable read for anyone who thinks they already understand the conversation.