Your Black Friend
Your Black Friend by Ben Passmore, published by Silver Sprocket in 2016, is a thought-provoking exploration of race and friendship in the United States. This edition features 11 pages of vibrant full-color illustrations printed on high-quality matte paper, presenting a unique perspective on the complexities of racism and alienation through the lens of personal experience.
In this comic, Passmore engages readers in a direct conversation about race, drawing on themes of civil rights and the African American experience. The work serves as a letter from a black friend, addressing the nuances of friendship amidst societal challenges. With its roots in political discourse and art, Your Black Friend invites reflection on important social issues, making it a significant addition to discussions surrounding race and identity.
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Ben Passmore’s necessary contribution to the dialogue around race in the United States, Your Black Friend is a letter from your black friend to you about race, racism, friendship and alienation.
On the heels of viral online success with 500,000+ views, the revised print edition of the Your Black Friend comic is in gorgeous full color on fancy matte paper stock.
Inspired by Frantz Fanon’s White Skin, Black Masks, Your Black Friend is just as direct, immediate, and necessary as Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me and Claudia Rankine’s Citizen.
Known for his politically charged science fiction comics, enthusiastic fans of Passmore’s work include Brandon Graham (Island, Image Comics), Carolyn Nowak (Lumberjanes) and Josh Simmons (Fantagraphics).
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