ABLAZE BLACK HISTORY COLLECTED SET #1 (25 Jun Release)

: Celebrate Black History in Comics with this spotlight collected set from ABLAZE! Featuring two titles - Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips and Hendrix: Electric Requiem - that reflect significant moments and figures in Black American History. Friday Foster features the story of a former nightclub 'camera bunny' turned photographer's assistant turned fashion model. With an innate inclination to help others and a natural beauty that makes her a magnet for men¸ Friday often finds herself in some very sticky situations and world-class adventures. The strip is generally cited as the first mainstream (i.e. nationally syndicated) comic strip starring a Black woman in the title role and features a mixture of adventure and romance¸ often with social commentary thrown in for good measure. Hendrix: Electric Requiem is a compelling trip into the mind and world of Jimi Hendrix. Electric Requiem is an exhilarating ride¸ from Jimi's difficult beginnings in the South¸ plagued by racism¸ through his global stardom and triumph at Woodstock and the excessive lifestyle of a rockstar. A rockstar who¸ even with all his experiences¸ never forgot where he came from.