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Milestone Media: Where Heroes Soar and Diversity Shines!

Deontae Henderson
3 min readJul 23, 2023

Stepping onto the scene like a tornado of diversity and creativity in 1993, Milestone soared high and touched the hearts of millions, particularly African Americans.

This extraordinary comic book company, founded by the visionary quartet of Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, and Derek T. Dingle, proved that with a dash of imagination and a sprinkle of inclusivity, they could create a universe like no other.

Our delightful adventure begins as we unravel the history, relevance, and sheer charm of Milestone Media and why it holds a special place in the hearts of comic book fans everywhere.

The History of Milestone Media:

Picture yourself in the comic book era of the ’90s, where capes, cowls, and superheroes reigned supreme, but the pages lacked diverse voices and faces. But fear not, for a band of comic crusaders emerged to save the day! Armed with pens and boundless creativity, McDuffie, Cowan, Davis, and Dingle set out to transform the status quo.

They knew the world deserved better than the same old spandex-clad protagonists. And so, with a twinkle in their eyes and determination in their hearts, Milestone Media was born!

In 1993, Milestone unveiled its dazzling debut, “Hardware,” brought to life by the dynamic…

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Deontae Henderson
Deontae Henderson

Written by Deontae Henderson

I'm just a dude with a pencil who wrote like a gazillion kid's books.

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