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DC Is Eliminating Its Black Characters
DC Comics keeps saying it cares about diversity… but the publishing data tells a very different story.
In this video, we break down exactly how DC has gone more than 1,000 days without a single Black-led ongoing in its main continuity — and why that’s not an accident, it’s a business choice. We’re not doing a culture war rant. This is a cold, data-driven autopsy of DC’s publishing strategy.
You’ll see:
How “I Am Batman” was the last Black-led ongoing… and what happened after it ended
Why modern Black-led books (Jace Fox, Nubia, Static, Icon & Rocket, Cyborg, John Stewart, etc.) keep getting trapped in 6–12 issue minis
How the 1990s Milestone era (Static, Hardware, Icon, Steel, Blood Syndicate) got 30–50 issue runs and real long-term support
The quiet way DC treats Black heroes like seasonal inventory while Batman and the Justice League get endless ongoings
A concrete 3-year plan DC could use tomorrow if it actually wanted these characters to succeed
If you care about the business of comics, how publishers really think about diversity, and why so many promising Black heroes never seem to last, this breakdown is for you.
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By Comic Book Reviews, News, and OpinionsDC Comics keeps saying it cares about diversity… but the publishing data tells a very different story.
In this video, we break down exactly how DC has gone more than 1,000 days without a single Black-led ongoing in its main continuity — and why that’s not an accident, it’s a business choice. We’re not doing a culture war rant. This is a cold, data-driven autopsy of DC’s publishing strategy.
You’ll see:
How “I Am Batman” was the last Black-led ongoing… and what happened after it ended
Why modern Black-led books (Jace Fox, Nubia, Static, Icon & Rocket, Cyborg, John Stewart, etc.) keep getting trapped in 6–12 issue minis
How the 1990s Milestone era (Static, Hardware, Icon, Steel, Blood Syndicate) got 30–50 issue runs and real long-term support
The quiet way DC treats Black heroes like seasonal inventory while Batman and the Justice League get endless ongoings
A concrete 3-year plan DC could use tomorrow if it actually wanted these characters to succeed
If you care about the business of comics, how publishers really think about diversity, and why so many promising Black heroes never seem to last, this breakdown is for you.
Grab your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/4s7HdDs
Read more in our Comical Opinions newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com
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Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEb
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Intro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993
Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863
Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.
Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #staticshock #johnstewart #cyborg #blacklightning #nubia
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicalopinions.substack.com