Happy July! We're officially halfway through the year and to kick it off, we're going to focus on local comic artists and creators. We love DC and Marvel but we love indie comic books as well! From the big companies like Image and Boom to small self-published titles, we at Oxford Comics believe in supporting unique and original stories; and what better place to find original stories than your own community!

Below we've highlighted just a handful of amazing independent books from artists and writers located right here in Atlanta!

Carmina Issue #1: Beginnings tells the story of a troubled biracial young woman living in a New Mexico “trailer park” town who discovers that she comes from a powerful lineage.

This first issue will introduce you to the world of Carmina with 21 full-color pages of story artwork from award-winning Filipino comic book artist Roland Amago with Kael Molo followed by 5 art pages expanding on the new mythology featured in this groundbreaking title.

This comic title is bilingual featuring the main narrative in English with some characters speaking in Tagalog (with English subtitles) for character authenticity.

Carmina is written and created by Emmy-Award Winner Mark A.J. Nazal and Erica Juliet.

"All New Heroes! Watcher" is an original story about a mysterious superhero that has settled in modern day Atlanta, Ga.

Though the local law enforcement is being overpowered by the evolving and unrelenting crime population, the forces of good must adapt to the threat. The new mysterious hero, "Watcher", jumps into the fray to put order back into the city. But little does he know, crime is not the only evolving force of danger.

Written and Illustrated by Local Creator Keenan Hudson.

In this collection of the first story arc of the popular webcomic Kill Six Billion Demons, sorority sister Allison Ruth must travel to Throne, the ancient city at the center of the multiverse, in an epic bid to save her boyfriend from the clutches of the seven evil kings that rule creation. Includes excerpts from in-universe religious texts, stories, and more.

Discovering XOUNN

10 years in the making we're excited to breathe life and share with the world

THE XOUNN Universe: A graphical love letter to Jazz, Hip Hop, Gospel, Afro-Latin Beats..African Tribal Dance, Tap, Breaking..and so MUCH MORE!

 XOUNN: THE CHILDREN OF MUSE – is an exciting tale that takes place in a fantasy world; paying homage to 20th-century African Diaspora’s global musical and performing arts contributions.

From Atlanta Local Julian Herring comes an exciting new Science Fiction Adventure!

Brace yourselves for an immersive science fiction tale sketched across the verdant plains and neon-lit cities of West Africa. It was a simple heist, they thought, but this motley crew of outcasts is soon caught in the middle of a struggle for control of an ancient alien artifact of immense power. Collects NEW MASTERS #1-6

Chion Minami is a fun-loving and carefree 12-year old boy whose life takes a new direction when he adopts a shy and curious guinea pig pet, Kobi. With Kobi at his side, Chion broadens his scope during his transition to teenhood. Together, Chion and Kobi bond together on various adventures where they interact with friends and explore places from the forests of their rural town to the cities of New England.

Story and Art by Ben Bayani