Honoring Legacy & Embracing Diversity: An Interview With ‘Mister Miracle’ Writer, Brandon Easton

The future of DC comics is looking bright. They seem to have taken steps forward in this world of identity swapping heroes a tad bit better than their crosstown company rivals. Fans of incredible characters like Mister Miracle are the ones reaping the benefits. I got the chance to sit down with writer, screenwriter, and educator Brandon Easton, to discuss his upcoming six-issue mini-series; Mister Miracle: The Source of Freedom, and the task of introducing a newer and much Blacker Mister Miracle to thousands of fans. Mister Miracle Is Black, My Mother Box Too Black Nerd Problems: How does it feel to be writing this Black iteration of Mister Miracle right now? Brandon Easton: “I mean, to be working with DC comics in any capacity is pretty amazing, considering. I’ve been in this business since like 2002 or so and there were so many things that happened that led to me even being here. So there’s a level of gratitude that I cannot adequately convey through just my words. I hope that people will really understand when I say I am very happy to be here, very gracious to all the folks that opened the door and allowed me to have this opportunity.

Shilo with the Mister Miracle 1s in the costume colorway?! He’s coming for Miles’ shoe game!

Dealing with an African-American hero in this political and social culture is a great responsibility; to make sure I represent who we are as a people, which is very diverse. It’s impossible to say that there’s a single Black or African-American iden…