Description: A look at the hugely successful reimagining of one of the most popular super hero characters of all time.
Brief description: Ytasha L. Womack is a writer, cultural critic, and filmmaker recognized for her work in Afrofuturism, race, and speculative fiction. She is the author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi & Fantasy Culture (2013), Black Panther: A Cultural Exploration (2023), The Afrofuturist Evolution: Creative Paths to Self Discovery (2025), and the forthcoming graphic novel Black Moon Ritual.
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"An ambitious and resonant, cultural consideration of Marvel's best addition in years, the Black and Latinx remaking of Peter Parker." --Chicago Tribune
"Entertaining and informative-and a must for Marvel fans." --Comicon.com "More than just a book about the fan-favorite Spider-Man character, but a thoughtful exploration of of how Miles Morales reshaped Marvel Comics and brought in a whole new generation of comic readers. . . . Womack brings passion and insight to this book and continues to push this series forward." --Capes & Tights "A genuinely touching look into one of the most important comic characters of the modern era, and Womack goes to great lengths to explore that importance. . . . Womack was the perfect person to write this Age of Comics book-she perfectly represents all the people who saw themselves in Miles and truly understands how a comic book character like him can change lives for the better." --CBR "Womack goes beyond mere character study and explores the significance of having an Afro-Latino teenager portray a legacy character. Delving into everything from the significance of Miles being from Brooklyn to his connections to the trickster god Ananse, Womack presents a critical deep dive into how Miles is more than just another alternate universe Spider-Man." --Booklist "An awesome book." --Comic Book Club