#john terrell

[nerds-yearbook]

In June 1947, All-Negro Comics 1# was published being the only comic owned, written, drawn, and starring African Americans at the time. Further issues were prevented due to paper mills refusing to sell them any more paper. (Real Life Event)

[oupacademic]

We will certainly hear it said many times between now and the 2016 elections that the country’s two main political parties have “fundamental philosophical differences.” But what exactly does that mean?

[newmanology]

Front and back covers of All-Negro Comics, published in 1947

All-Negro Comics was a one-shot publication, produced by a group of journalists that included Orrin Evans. It was the first comic book to feature all black characters and to be written and illustrated by black artists (including John Terrell and George J. Evans).