Introduction
Are you interested in reading the 1972, first issue of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire? Or the most recent issue of Moon Girl? The Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division's comic collection includes the earliest and most recent issues of Marvel and DC comics that highlight black superheroes, including special editions.
Marvel
Here is just a small selection of Marvel materials available in the Research and Reference Division. Use the keyword search function in the catalog to find more Marvel comics and books.
Daughters of the Dragon: Deep CutsCall Number: Sc F 19-177ISBN: 1302914685Publication Date: 2019-02-26
Shuri: the Search for Black PantherCall Number: GRAPHIC GN FIC OKORAFORISBN: 1302915231Publication Date: 2019-05-07
D.P. 7.Call Number: Sc Ser.-M .D71
DC
Here is just a small selection of DC materials available in the Research and Reference Division. Use the keyword search function in the catalog to find more DC comics and books.
Superman vs. Muhammad Ali; the Fight to Save Earth from Star-WarriorsCall Number: Sc+ G 79-7Publication Date: 1978
Using the NYPL Research Catalog
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