Books like Black by Kwanza Osajyefo
Black tells the story of a young Black man who returns from a fatal police shooting only to learn he has extraordinary powers. In a society already hostile toward him, he confronts a long‑standing myth that could either safeguard or devastate his people. Facing danger and uncertainty, he must choose whether to conceal his abilities or reveal them to empower his community.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Superhero Comics
Authors: Kwanza Osajyefo
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