“Fighting, I guess, was never the real reason I read comic books as a kid. The fighting was an important part, an integral part of it; I don't know I would've read it without it.”

American essayist and journalist, 21st century His work centers on race, history, and the American experience, blending sharp analysis with personal reflection. Known for essays like *Between the World and Me* and his contributions to *The Atlantic*, he explores systemic inequality and the legacy of slavery.