Jurgen Banned Art Comics Contest
Files
Digital Publisher
VCU Libraries
Publication Date
2-2026
Description
Storytelling prize winner in the 2026 Jurgen Banned Art Comics Contest.
Martin Murn is the victim of a freak accident which grants him superpowers. As America's first Black superhero, he ventures into the world to do good, only to be faced with the harsh reality of Jim Crow and segregation. Newspapers demonize him, “heroes” criticize him and the public hates him. All of it makes you want to just crawl out of your......skin.
Keywords
comics, contest, censorship, Oscar Micheaux, Lincoln Motion Picture Company, Virginia State Board of Censors, movie industry, racism, superheroes, creativity, art, student art
Date of Submission
March 2026
Language
English
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
Jurgen Banned Art Comics Contest
Comments
Entry in the 2026 Jurgen Banned Art Comics Contest sponsored by VCU Libraries