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Part Two: The Dennis the Menace Creator was a Shockingly Bad Man

Behind the Bastards

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The Struggle for Black Representation in Comics

Exploring the historical challenges of black representation in comics, from the prevalence of blackface characters to the milestone inclusions of characters like Lobo and Franklin in the 1960s. The chapter discusses the importance of accurate representation in popular culture and the impact of integrating black characters in a predominantly white medium.

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