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Little Black Sambo transcends cultures and time periods, yet the racial connotations, often negative, persist through various editions and languages. One version of Little Black Sambo, printed in 1997 in Japan, continues the racial…

This second image demonstrates Colwell’s politicization of sex through his depictions of race and gender and his use of religious references. In his bookAlternative Comics: An Emerging Literature,Charles Hatfield writes that the underground…

In this first image, James faces a choice: Should he settle into the hedonistic ways of his friend Marvin, or should he violently rebel against those ways and their lack of productivity? The representation of James’ struggle in this first…

At first glance, the story ofLittle Black Samboby Helen Bannerman has a seemingly delightful ending. On the last few pages, Little Black Sambo devours 196 pancakes topped with butter that is magically made from tigers. While comical, this image…