Synopsis
OCCULT NOIR. MIAMI SLEAZE. Sebastian Harlow is the Black Flamingo, a flamboyant and narcissistic thief who gets his kicks stealing mystic artifacts from the wealthy and corrupt of Miami’s occult underground. When his latest job leads him to his biggest score so far, the hedonistic outlaw discovers something he wasn’t looking for-something to believe in.
From: Image Comics
Notes on This Title
The protagonist is nonbinary and uses he/him pronouns. There is a supporting character who is visually coded as Black, and another supporting character who is a golem containing the spirit of a man who was Jewish and queer. There are some depictions of blood, and multiple instances of unclothed bodies, sometimes in a sexual context.
Awards
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Reviews
“Once you put it down, you’ll want to read far more Black Flamingo detective mysteries.” (Source: AIPT)
“Though Sins of the Black Flamingo has all the makings of a good superhero story, its storyline is also grounded in real-world problems.” (Source: CBR)
“Sins of the Black Flamingo…comes to a strong and satisfying conclusion, but definitely left me wanting more from these creators.” (Source: The Queer Review)
Interviews
Comic Watch: “Queer Comics & Other Rare Birds: An Interview with Sins of the Black Flamingo’s ANDREW WHEELER“