All-Negro Comics #1

Name: All-Negro Comics #1
Brand: All-Negro Comics

Jun 1947 · All-Negro Comics · 0.15 USD

“"American-born, college educated, Lion Man is a young scientist, sent by the United Nations..."”

In the groundbreaking All-Negro Comics #1, written, drawn, and inked by John Terrell, a young scientist named Lion Man—American-born and college educated—is dispatched by the United Nations on a mission that blends science and global responsibility. The issue's bold, pioneering spirit is matched by its forward-looking content, with a house ad encouraging young readers to stay grounded in faith and channel their energy into wholesome pursuits, while teasing an upcoming feature spotlighting trailblazing Black athletes. Cover by John Terrell.

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artist, inker, writer John Terrell · cover John Terrell

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artist, inker, writer John Terrell

cover pencils, inks John Terrell

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House ad for the next issue of All-Negro Comics urging kids to "stick to the church, and use up your energy in good clean sports." A new feature, "Negro Trailblazers and Champions of the Sports World" was to start in the next issue.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).