How often have you seen yourself as the hero of a popular story? As Black comic book fans, that question often comes with tension. We relate to the values, but rarely the faces or experiences. Where are the heroes from marginalized communities,doing good without being given the benefit of the doubt? On the Bang Baby Diaries Podcast, we delve into the stories through Milestone Media's groundbreaking work with DC Comics. As educators and counselors by day and comic historians by night, we dive into each book through a professional lens—no red pill talk, just unapologetic Black nerd appreciation.