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Black Comic Books with JPenumbra
This Black History Month, we sit down with JPenumbra—TikTok creator, podcast host, and comic journalist—to talk about the state of Black representation in comics and superhero adaptations.
From the realities of comic book pre-orders to why Captain America: Brave New World’s struggles had nothing to do with Sam Wilson being Black, JP breaks down the systemic issues that keep diverse characters from getting their shot. We also highlight the Black creators shaping today’s industry—and why Hardware deserves a screen adaptation immediately.
About JPenumbra
JP (he/him) is a biracial, queer comics journalist, podcaster, and streamer, and a member of Twitch’s Black & Pride Guilds. Follow JP on TikTok and socials: @JPenumbra.
He is the host of the Comics Unmasked Podcast.
Press Contacts
Gaming Press: jpenumbra3@gmail.com
Comics Press: jportis@comicsunmasked.com
Comics JP Recommended
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This Black History Month, we sit down with JPenumbra—TikTok creator, podcast host, and comic journalist—to talk about the state of Black representation in comics and superhero adaptations.
From the realities of comic book pre-orders to why Captain America: Brave New World’s struggles had nothing to do with Sam Wilson being Black, JP breaks down the systemic issues that keep diverse characters from getting their shot. We also highlight the Black creators shaping today’s industry—and why Hardware deserves a screen adaptation immediately.
About JPenumbra
JP (he/him) is a biracial, queer comics journalist, podcaster, and streamer, and a member of Twitch’s Black & Pride Guilds. Follow JP on TikTok and socials: @JPenumbra.
He is the host of the Comics Unmasked Podcast.
Press Contacts
Gaming Press: jpenumbra3@gmail.com
Comics Press: jportis@comicsunmasked.com
Comics JP Recommended
- D’orc – Image Comics
- Static: Season One (2021) – DC/Milestone
- Killadelphia – Image Comics
- Roots of Madness – Ignition Press
- Rodney Barnes
- Stephanie Williams
- Brandon Thomas
- David F. Walker (retelling of John Henry)
- Sanford Greene
- Taurin Clarke
- Khary Randolph
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This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.
- Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.com
- Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
- Instagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcasts
- Twitter: EthicalPanda77
- Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.
Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page. You can even give membership as a gift!
You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:
- Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan
- Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.
- Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.