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THE COLOR BARRIER: Ownership of the Black Superman, and the Fantasy of Flight
Joseph Illidge compare BOOM! Studios's new "Strange Fruit" series to other Black Superman stories in comics.
THE COLOR BARRIER - The Uncompelling Proposition of a Bi-Racial Spider-Man in the MCU
Joseph Illidge examines the argument against a Black/Latino Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by looking at past consumer actions.
THE COLOR BARRIER - DC Comics' Divergence of Racial Diversity
With DC Comics' announcement of a more diverse writers' pool, Joseph Illidge gives his take on the publisher's newest initiative.
THE COLOR BARRIER - The Life and Death of Marvel's X-Goddess, Storm
With the return of THE COLOR BARRIER for Black History Month, Joseph Illidge considers why the "Storm" series is not selling well in today's market.
THE COLOR BARRIER: Complainers, Navigators and The Mission Ahead
Joseph Phillip Illidge brings his column "The Color Barrier" to a close with a preview of what's to come from his new CBR series: "The Mission."
THE COLOR BARRIER: Does "Fair Play" Really Matter?
Joseph Illidge picked up "Futures End" #3 and wonders if a "thugged out" portrayal of Mister Terrific undermines the character -- or matters at all.
THE COLOR BARRIER: The Direct Impact of Dwayne McDuffie & What Comes Next
Joseph Illidge's final COLOR BARRIER recounts lessons learned from Dwayne McDuffie and the looks to the future of diversity in comics.
THE COLOR BARRIER: A Voice for Black Female Nerds
Joseph Illidge speaks with BlackGirlNerds.com's Jamie Broadnax about giving Black females a voice and the comic characters that shaped her.
THE COLOR BARRIER: Jimenez on Writing Vs. Drawing & Being Diverse
Phil Jimenez concludes his talk with Joseph Illidge, touching on his dual roles, minority status and how comics have helped him grow as a person.
THE COLOR BARRIER: Jimenez on Wonder Woman, Sexual Identity & Racial Politics
Joseph Illidge sits down for part one of a lengthy interview with writer/artist Phil Jimenez about Wonder Woman, sexual politics and comic book race relations.
THE COLOR BARRIER: Easton and Underwood on the Challenges of the Comics Industry
Joseph Illidge discusses the ongoing work involved in maintaining a presence in comics with industry veterans Brandon Easton and Le Beau Underwood.
THE COLOR BARRIER: Hollywood's New "Fantastic Four" & Effective Brainwashing
Johnny Storm will be played by a Black actor in Fox's "Fantastic Four" reboot, but, as it turns out, that's not the reason fans are angry.
THE COLOR BARRIER: Exploring Identity, Origins with Artist Afua Richardson
Joseph Illidge speaks with comic book artist and musician Afua Richardson about exploring the theme of identity and more in her art and music.
THE COLOR BARRIER: Geoffrey Thorne Wants Imaginary Worlds to Reflect Reality
In the latest installment of CBR series "The Color Barrier," Joseph Illidge talks with Geoffrey Thorne about his work and industry perspective.
THE COLOR BARRIER: A Message of Comics, Diversity & Hope
Joseph Illidge joins CBR during Black History Month for THE COLOR BARRIER, a series on diversity in comics accompanied by a message of hope.