John Jennings Builds Worlds Through Art | Jackson News

Step into the mind of John Jennings, the visionary graphic novelist whose bold artistry blends Black culture, magic, and Mississippi roots. Currently on display at The MAX in Meridian, “Build Your World” reveals the raw, imaginative process behind his groundbreaking work—from Marvel’s “Silver Surfer: Ghost Light” to his blues-soaked “Blue Hand Mojo” and Octavia Butler’s “Kindred.” Jennings, a Harvard Fellow and Afrofuturism pioneer, resurrects forgotten heroes and reimagines history, turning his childhood in rural Mississippi into a canvas of myth and memory. His comics aren’t just stories—they’re empathy engines, designed to connect, transform, and expand who we see as worthy of wonder. And as the “Johnny Appleseed of Black comics,” he’s planting seeds of community and creativity across the nation, one festival at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db8d79284cfc6158