Issue #28: The Mission w/ Joseph Illidge

This week on Comics Unmasked, JP sits down with Joseph Illidge, legendary Milestone Media editor, the first Black editor in DC Comics’ Batman office, and a writer on the upcoming DC Comics one-shot The New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident.Joseph Illidge breaks down his history in the comic book industry, his work shaping Milestone Comics, and his role in expanding the legacy of Black superheroes at DC Comics. We dive deep into the systemic issues holding the comics industry back from fully supporting and marketing Black heroes, the cultural impact of Milestone, and what meaningful representation actually looks like behind the scenes.If you care about DC Comics, Batman, Milestone Media, Black creators in comics, and the future of superhero storytelling, this is a must-listen conversation.Turn the page with us on Episode 28 of Comics Unmasked!📬 Have a question or want a book/event featured? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠💬 Join the Comics Unmasked community on Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.comicsunmasked.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌟 Special thanks to our Discord server boosters: JP, BRax, Little Bird💖 Support Comics Unmasked on Patreon for exclusive rewards: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/cw/ComicsUnmasked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📢 Press Contact: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠