Magic happens when author Jesse Holland and illustrator John Jennings come together to talk about their mutual life-long love of comics and favorite superheroes.

In a recent interview with Publishers Weekly, John Jennings discusses the launch of Megascope, an imprint of Abrams ComicArts dedicated to showcasing speculative fiction and graphic novels that center on the experiences of people of color. Jennings, an acclaimed author and professor, delves into the importance of speculative fiction in exploring social issues and providing a platform for underrepresented voices. The article highlights the debut of Megascope with its first graphic novel, "After the Rain," based on a short story by Nnedi Okorafor, and Jennings' vision for the future of the imprint.

Jennings chats with The Beat about speculative fiction in comics.