Ebon #1 (1970) CGC NM+ 9.6

Ebon #1 (San Francisco Comic Book Company, 1970) CGC NM+ 9.6 Off-white to white pages.

Ebon #1 predates the solo titles of Luke Cage, Black Panther, and Blade, making it a formative work in the emergence of Black superheroes. The comic explores themes of race, poverty, violence, and identity from an authentic Black perspective, challenging mainstream clichés and caricatures. Larry Fuller self-published the book after being rejected by major publishers, with support from Gary Arlington and the early San Francisco underground comix scene. Ebon’s position as a Black-led, independently produced superhero comic makes it both a rare collectible and a symbol of creative agency. Its cultural legacy continues to empower readers and creators to reimagine representation in comics.