NYCC 2022: 'Silver Surfer: Ghost Light' Debuts a New Marvel Hero Years in the Making
NYCC 2022: 'Silver Surfer: Ghost Light' Debuts a New Marvel Hero Years in the Making
In 'Silver Surfer: Ghost Light,' John Jennings and Valentine De Landro will introduce a new Marvel Super Hero who has been in the making for 54 years.
THE MET: Remixing the Future: The author and illustrator John Jennings discusses Seneca Village, Afrofuturism, and writing The Met's first graphic novella.
The Met’s Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room features a graphic novella by New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator John Jennings, the first of its kind in the history of The Met’s publishing program. Sean Zhang spoke with Jennings about his work and passion for science fiction as well as his thoughts on Black identity and the role museums play in surfacing and preserving Black stories.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: My Super Hero Is Black will tell the other history of the Marvel Universe
See the cover for the upcoming book from John Jennings and Angélique Roché that tells the stories of Marvel's Black characters and creators
Duffy & Jennings’ THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER adaptation among the 2021 Hugo Award winners
Duffy & Jennings’ THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER adaptation among the 2021 Hugo Award winners
Jessie Holland and John Jennings Talk Increasing Representation Of People Of Color in Comics
Magic happens when author Jesse Holland and illustrator John Jennings come together to talk about their mutual life-long love of comics and favorite superheroes.
Fear of a Black Planet: A (physical and virtual) project by Black Kirby
Fear of A Black Planet is a (physical and virtual) project by Black Kirby
Culver Center of the Arts | March 19 – June 19, 2022
Black Kirby Present UNCAGED: HERO FOR HIGHER The Luke Cage Illustrated Syllabus
Black Kirby PresentUNCAGED: HERO FOR HIGHERThe Luke Cage Illustrated Syllabus
Other Futures: The Graphic Novels of Megascope.
As part of Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide Afrofuturism festival, the Society of Illustrators presents, Other Futures: The Graphic Novels of Megascope.
IGN lists AFTER THE RAIN as one of the Best Graphic Novels of 2021
John Jennings and David Brame's graphic novel adapts author Nnedi Okorafor's short story "On the Road," and there's nothing else quite like it. After the Rain blends Nigerian folklore with visceral body horror in a story that focuses on an American policewoman visiting her Nigerian family. After being confronted by a horrifically injured boy at her front door, she finds herself swept up in a terrifying journey of discovery and survival. -Jesse Schedeen
John Jennings Talks Speculative Fiction and the Debut of Megascope
In a recent interview with Publishers Weekly, John Jennings discusses the launch of Megascope, an imprint of Abrams ComicArts dedicated to showcasing speculative fiction and graphic novels that center on the experiences of people of color. Jennings, an acclaimed author and professor, delves into the importance of speculative fiction in exploring social issues and providing a platform for underrepresented voices. The article highlights the debut of Megascope with its first graphic novel, "After the Rain," based on a short story by Nnedi Okorafor, and Jennings' vision for the future of the imprint.
Beyond ‘Black Panther’: Afrofuturism Is Booming in Comics (New York Times | Robert Ito)
A bumper crop of graphic novels and comic books melds African culture and science fiction, with influences as wide-ranging as space travel, Caribbean folklore, and Janelle Monáe.
NPR: To Adapt 'After The Rain,' Artists Cross All Kinds Of Boundaries
In an interview with NPR, John Jennings discusses the creative process and artistic collaboration behind the graphic novel "After the Rain." The article explores how Jennings and his team blend African folklore with modern speculative fiction, pushing the boundaries of genre and medium. "After the Rain" is a powerful example of how artists can adapt and innovate to tell compelling stories that resonate across cultures and disciplines.
INTERVIEW & PREVIEW: John Jennings on AFTER THE RAIN (The Beat | By Avery Kaplan)
Jennings chats with The Beat about speculative fiction in comics.
SOLVING FOR X: 'God Loves, Man Kills' Through the Lens of Now (Marvel.com | John Jennings)
Written in 1982 by legendary X-MEN scribe Chris Claremont, GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS uses the prestige format of the graphic novel to interrogate social issues around identity, faith, and fear.
