If you are reading this blog and have not yet had the opportunity to check out The Black Superhero Museum yet, I would strongly advise you to do so. Several years ago an enterprising young chap named Omar Bilal had a dream to honor the characters and creators of color from the comic book realm. To that end he put together the Museum. It has sections on characters, artists, news, and upcoming events. It’s where you want to go to find out anything involving black comics and their creators.

The jewel in the crown of this magnificent website is the message board, aptly titled Herotalk. There you will have a chance to dialogue with some of the top independant creators of any color or creed. You will also gain insight into what the creators and fans of Black characters think and care about on a wide variety of issues. Most of the books sold on this site were at least partially created by folks who are regulars of Herotalk. That site is directly responsible for some amazing collaborations including the one that brought this website to fruition. Under a couple of different pseudonyms I’ve personally been a contributing member there for several years now. I have learned a great deal about the comic biz and life in general from my interactions on Herotalk.

So head on over there, join up, read the opinions. Check out the exhibits and realize how much you never knew about the plethora of black characters that have been produced. Take the time to meet the creators (most of them don’t bite hard). Then hurry back here to buy their comics and tell me what you think. So, whether you are a creator looking to research and/or network, or just a fan of the genre there’s a place for you at the museum and on the board. See ya there.

Deac

 p.s. I realise that the majority of people reading this post are already very well aware of the museum and the drinking establishment that is its message board. For you guys, just stick around here and buy something.