Inside the Panel and Off the Page: Diversity in Comic Books

Superman, Spiderman, the Black Panther - in pop culture, these figures reign supreme and they all got their start in comic books. Comic books are enjoying a burgeoning popularity, driven by blockbuster films and hit television shows. With a growing fanbase, many readers are clamoring for characters that look like them.Guest host and Midday producer Cianna Greaves speaks with comic scholars Stanford Carpenter, of the Black Comic Arts Festival and Rachelle Cruz, author of ‘Experiencing Comics’.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472