The Story Behind Shero Comics: Creating the Next Generation of Sheroes

This year marks year 10 for Shero Comics. Our journey has been filled with challenges, but we have made a name for ourselves as an indie multimedia company. Today, we wanted to take a look back at just how far we’ve come and the journey of our founder, award-winning creator Shequeta L. Smith, who launched the company to create stories where Black girls can see themselves as the heroes.

Inspired by the legacy of Jackie Ormes—the first Black female cartoonist—Shero Comics continues a tradition of bold storytelling that centers girls as leaders, problem solvers, and innovators.

The video highlights the vision behind the Shero Universe, including the Young Grandmaster Choi series, a coming-of-age martial arts adventure that explores themes of identity, confidence, and resilience. The series is supported by an educator discussion guide that helps teachers, librarians, and youth leaders facilitate conversations with students about bullying, empathy, and leadership.

Shero Comics is helping introduce young people to storytelling, creativity, and the power of seeing themselves reflected in the stories they read.