Bobby Joseph becomes first person of colour appointed UK’s comics laureate

Comic book author and graphic novelist wants to spend time in the role tackling industry’s lack of diversity

The comic book author and graphic novelist Bobby Joseph has become the first person of colour to be appointed the UK’s comics laureate.

Joseph, who was one of the first authors to create a British comic with black characters, was appointed to the role at the Lakes international comic art festival (LICAF) in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District on Saturday.