Cassandra Jackson
Black Women in Sequence considers how Black women function as ‘referents’ for a larger discussion about social relations. What sets the book apart is its sophisticated approach to the subject.
John Jennings
This book has a great deal to contribute to the field. There's never been a publication that focuses on the diversity of representations by Black female comics creators to this magnitude.
Mark Anthony Neal
For every little Black girl and Black woman, who imagine themselves coloring both inside and outside the lines, Black Women in Sequence literally fills in the blank spaces, highlighting the contributions of Black Women in the genres of comics, graphic novels, and anime.
Alondra Nelson
In this accomplished and beautifully designed work, Whaley reminds us that imaginary realms are full-fledged social worlds. Graphic novels, comics, and anime are halls of mirrors—kaleidoscopes spinning truth, speculation, and distortion all at once. But they are also portals of possibility; and, Whaley’s perceptive exploration of these genres reveals how black women create and perform their worlds when they can dream without limits.
