Johnnie Ray Kornegay III reads from his article about 'Black Vans' by Alex Smith from CNP’s digital publication The Reckoning. The comic is breaking new ground by featuring a fat, Black, gay superhero in the future. The comic book centers around Bo, an Afro-Latin character, and a group of queer superheroes of color. The narrative represents marginalized communities and challenges societal norms regarding body image and race. The article delves into Smith's journey from a teenage zine creator to a self-published comic artist. Black-owned comic stores can play a crucial role in distributing such inclusive comics. Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics owner Byron Canady discusses the importance of representation in comic book culture. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3fJ5OyFWatch the video: https://bit.ly/3ATMadU✔ Join Our Mailing List ► https://bit.ly/joincnptribe Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok ✔ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribe ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe ✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe ©2024 The Counter Narrative Project, All Rights Reserved