Where I'm Coming From (Hardcover)

A seasoned cartoonist of epic proportions, Barbara Brandon-Croft carves out space for Black women’s perspectives in her nationally syndicated strip!

Few Black cartoonists have entered national syndication, and before Barbara Brandon-Croft, none had been women. From 1989 to 2005, she brought Black women’s perspectives to an international audience with her trailblazing comic strip, Where I’m Coming From. From diets to day care to debt to dreaded encounters with everyday racism, no issue is off-limits in this unapologetically funny career retrospective.

As the daughter of the mid-century cartoonist Brumsic Brandon Jr.—the creator of Luther—Brandon-Croft learned from one of the best in the medium. This long-overdue collection situates her as an inimitable humorist and social commentator, securing her place in the comics canon. The magic of her work lies in its ability to present an honest image of Black life without sacrificing Black joy, bolstered by sharp one-liners and much-needed laughter.

Featuring supplementary writing, throwback ephemera, and a curated look at a historic career. A must-have for fans of social commentary, newspaper strips, and the evolution of the American comic canon.