Fighting demons both literal and metaphorical

August 31, 2024 4:06 AM

"One such standout is “Bitter Root,” a groundbreaking comic series that seamlessly blends the supernatural with the historical in a way no other comic has attempted. Set during the Harlem Renaissance, the narrative takes place in 1920s New York and follows a family of monster hunters, the Sangeryes, fighting demons both literal and metaphorical. As the Sangeryes confront a plague transforming people into monstrous creatures, the series deftly explores deeper themes like racism, discrimination, and identity." An AfroFuturist framing of "Bitter Root." Check out "Beyond the Black Panther" for more & related. An interview with co-writer Chuck Brown over at Black Nerd Problems. A recent update on Bitter Root heading to the big screen.
posted by cupcakeninja (4 comments total)

Thanks so much for this; I'd heard about it a year ago and then got distracted in my usual fashion and forgot to write it down. Just put the first omnibus volume on hold at the library; it looks fantastic!
posted by mediareport at 6:17 AM on August 31 [2 favorites]

Glad it's useful! I was in the same boat, more or less, and then I happened to see a physical copy of the omnibus and did a double take, said "gotta read that." It includes so much ancillary materials (essays, etc.) that it feels like a hybrid of comic and context.
posted by cupcakeninja at 8:00 AM on August 31 [2 favorites]

OOOOOOO

This looks amazing - thank you!
posted by rrrrrrrrrt at 9:05 AM on August 31 [1 favorite]

Vol. 1 put on hold at my local branch. Thanks!
posted by the sobsister at 10:07 AM on August 31 [1 favorite]