This makes the work as a whole even more impactful and even more emotional. This story also makes reference to some important historical moments for Black Americas like the Tusla Riots or the Red Summer.
These different view points come to a head in the comic and it was interesting to watch it play out. There are those in the Black community that are peaceful while there are those who want retribution because of the pain and fear that has plagued and traumatized their life. This comic book is so complex, but really speaks to the Black experience especially in terms of how we attempt (as a Black community) to handle breaking down the pillars of racism. They then have to race against time as the city becomes infected with both Jinroo and other wordly creatures. While handling a situation, one of the family members is attacked by something that is otherworldly but isn't Jinroo. The reader quickly discovers that they have lost family members in their battle against the Jinroo. The Sangerye family has been through a lot by the beginning of this comic. As a result they turn into these creatures called Jinroo. The Sangerye family is responsible for healing the souls of those who have become so invested in the tenants of racism that it consumes their soul. Bitter Root is more than just a comic book that follows a Black family that practices Root Magic it is an exploration of the consumption of the soul by racism. It can be found at local comic book shops, independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Indigo.īitter Root is also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.Re-Read : This was just as good as the first time that I read it.
But now, the family must face an even greater evil that has arisen to destroy humanity and threatens to rip the family apart.īitter Root Omnibus hardcover (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2467-1, Diamond Code SEP220144) will be available on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, and in bookstores on Tuesday, February 28. The Bitter Root series follows the Sangerye family who, for generations, has fought to protect the world from the evil plague of the jinoo-hideous creatures born out of hate and racism. The Bitter Root Omnibus hardcover will collect the first 15 issues of the series along with the Bitter Root: Red Summer Special one-shot and will be available in February 2023 from Image Comics. Walker, and Sanford Greene will get the omnibus hardcover edition treatment. The multiple Eisner Award-winning series Bitter Root by all-star creative trio Chuck Brown, David F.
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