Bitter Root is an American comic book series, co-created by Sanford Greene, Chuck Brown and David F. Walker. Published by Image Comics, the series is set during the Harlem Renaissance and follows the Sangeryes, a family of monster hunters who attempt to cure creatures rather than killing them.[1] The series was a critical and commercial success, and the rights to the film adaptation were acquired by Legendary Pictures.[2]
Brown and Greene initially came up with the idea for a story involving monster hunters in the Harlem Renaissance.[3] They wanted to combine elements of early 20th century African-American culture, voodoo and film noir.[4] They chose the era because they felt the era embodied both "incredible artistic and cultural growth" as well as institutionalized racism, which provided opportunities for conflict.[5] Greene and Brown later brought on Walker to help them develop the idea, including the characters and background of the series as well as its title. Walker had previously collaborated with Greene on Power Man and Iron Fist.[1]
The series was a commercial success upon release, with a second printing being ordered two days after the first issue's debut. It also received positive reviews from critics.[2][6]Comicbook.com gave the series' first issue a positive review, praising the series' distinctiveness, characters and handling of complex themes related to hatred, bigotry and violence.[7] Hugh Sheridan of Bleeding Cool described the comic book as a "fun action adventure", praising Greene's "kinetic and distinctive art" as well as the comic's writing.[8]
In 2020, it was nominated for the Golden Issue Award for Best Ongoing Comic.[9] and the Dragon Award for Best Comic Book for Bitter Root.[10] That year, it won Best Series at the Ringo Awards.[11] It won the Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series in 2020 and 2022.[12][13]
Adaptationedit
The film rights to the series were acquired by Legendary Pictures in March 2019.[2] In October 2019, it was announced that Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Evans would direct the film.[14] In 2021, it was reported that Regina King was attached to the project as director.[15]
Referencesedit
^ abBetancourt, David (2019-02-20). "How 'Bitter Root,' a Harlem Renaissance comic by an all-black creative team, came to be". Washington Post.
^ abcBoucher, Geoff (2019-03-27). "'Bitter Root' Comics: Legendary Acquires Jazz Age Tale Of Monster Hunters In Harlem". Deadline.
^McMillan, Graeme (2018-10-29). "How 'Bitter Root' Brings the Supernatural to 1920s Harlem". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
^Zachary, Brandon (2019-03-27). "Legendary Pictures Acquires Film Rights to Image Comics' Bitter Root". CBR. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
^ ab"Family of monster hunters takes on racism, hate in 'Bitter Root,' from Portland's Image Comics". oregonlive. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
^Shotwell, Alyssa (2022-02-21). "7 Incredible Indie Comics by Black Creators You Need to Read". The Mary Sue. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
^"Review: 'Bitter Root' #1 Blends Action and Strong Characters With Weighty Real-World Problems". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
^Babb, Tiffany (2022-07-23). "The winners of the 2022 Eisner Awards are..." Popverse. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
^Jr, Mike Fleming (2019-10-02). "Legendary Sets Ryan Coogler To Produce Comic Series Adaptation 'Bitter Root' With Zinzi Evans & Sev Ohanian". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
^Murphy, J. Kim (2021-05-11). "Regina King Will Direct Bitter Root, a Comic Movie Set in the Harlem Renaissance". IGN. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
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