By Kathy Hanrahan(AP) JACKSON, Miss. — Comic books have become hot again, thanks to the successes of NBC's "Heroes," the Spider-Man films and the revived Superman and Batman franchises.
But a new exhibit at Jackson State University offers a glimpse into another world of the comics.
The exhibition, "Other Heroes: African-American Comics, Creators, Characters and Archetypes," focuses on topics such as the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and racial stereotypes.
"It is how we see ourselves as African-Americans through the medium and also how others see the 'idea of blackness' through that medium" said John Jennings, co-curator of the exhibit.
While the most well known black comic strip, "The Boondocks," has gained national attention as part of Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" lineup, many believe black characters and black creators are still marginalized.
We agree.
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