The Black Mage #1
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| Writer | Daniel Barnes |
| Artist | D.J. Kirkland |
| Cover Price | $19.99 |
When St. Ivory Academy, a historically white wizarding school, opens its doors to its first-ever black student, everyone believes that the wizarding community is finally taking its first crucial steps toward inclusivity. Or is it? When Tom Token, the beneficiary of the school's "Magical Minority Initiative," begins uncovering weird clues and receiving creepy texts on his phone, he and his friend, Lindsay, stumble into a conspiracy that dates all the way back to the American Civil War, and could cost Tom his very soul.
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9.0
The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Jun 27, 2020I don't know why I slept so long on this title. This is a fun story for Harry Potter types, but it mixes in a heavy dose of (unfortunate) racial reality for many students that they face on a daily basis. Tom is a great main character who just wants to learn, not be the spokesperson for the entire Black community. However, the magic in the story isn't really explained, as some characters use wands and others can use just their hands. I did appreciate all of the references to other geekdoms - I caught Final Fantasy, Zelda, Fresh Prince, Sailor Moon, Thor, but there are probably others - inclusion of historical elements - the crow named Jim, pieces of the Underground Railroad, and the MAGA movement - and tongue-in-cheek moments - like Tom's last name. The illustrations are familiar like Saturday Morning Cartoons, with beautiful bright colors. The magic sequences are beautiful. This is a great story that is enjoyable but poignant and timely. Read Full Review
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6.0
ComicBuzz - Vixen Ninetails
Apr 17, 2020This story not only has a floating castle for a school, which is supported by a magical crystal that needs 'recharging' every so often. We also get ghosts, some captured souls, a big wizarding fight and what I find to be, a pretty disappointing ending. Read Full Review
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