As the world continues to recognize diversity within the realm of comics and superheroes, so many amazing Black characters are finally getting their due.
The New York Times (NYT) penned a profile citing a boom in comic books and graphic novels that focus on Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic that describes the intersection of African diaspora culture with technology. The term was originally coined in the 1990s and for decades has been used by Black creators to envision an alternative present and future that celebrates the African diaspora.
Among those creators is NYFA 3D Animation & VFX instructor Tim Fielder, who the
NYT included in its latest article about the boom of Afrofuturism that goes beyond the popular Marvel comic
Black Panther.
Fielder is an illustrator, concept designer, cartoonist, animator, and creator of the graphic novel series