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Black comic book shop owners across the U.S. team up to increase sales and diversity

NPR | By Jordan-Marie Smith,

Jonas Adams, Jeanette Woods, Adrian Florido

Published August 28, 2026 at 4:06 PM CDT

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with the co-founder of a newly formed network of independent Black comic book shops across the U.S. They hope to strengthen sales and increase the diversity of comic fans.

Jordan-Marie Smith

Jordan-Marie Smith is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

Jonas Adams

Jonas Adams is the director for All Things Considered.

Jeanette Woods

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.