VIA PRESS RELEASE | TidalWave Comics is proud to announce the latest addition to its acclaimed Orbit comic book series, which spotlights influential people, movements, and cultural forces that have made an impact around the world.
Orbit: The History of Hip Hop arrives this week, bringing the groundbreaking story of hip hop’s rise from its roots in the Bronx to a global cultural phenomenon to life in comic book form. Written by Michael Frizell and illustrated by Luciano Felix, this 22-page comic book is available in both digital and print formats on platforms like Amazon.
About the book: Before the stages, before the platinum plaques, there was a block party in the Bronx and a movement born from rhythm, rebellion, and raw truth. Orbit: The History of Hip Hop is a 22-page, full-color comic that traces the genre’s rise from its underground roots to its global resonance.
Featuring pioneers like DJ Kool Herc, Marley Marl, Roxanne Shanté, Ice Cube, Tupac, Lauryn Hill, and Kendrick Lamar, this issue blends personal stories with historical depth to spotlight the artists who reshaped music, fashion, language, and power.
Told through dynamic art, this standalone comic is essential reading for fans of hip hop, culture, and creative revolution. Hip hop didn’t just change music. It changed everything.
“Hip hop is more than music—it’s a cultural movement that has transformed art, fashion, language, and generations,” said TidalWave Comics publisher Darren G. Davis. “We’re proud to celebrate its pioneers, evolution, and lasting impact through this comic book.”
The Orbit comic book series has been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, TIME, and People magazines and has spotlighted numerous hip hop icons, including Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and more.
TidalWave Comics vast catalog of titles can be purchased in print on Amazon also be downloaded on ComiXology, Comics, Google Play, Overdrive, iTunes, Kindle, Biblioboard, Nook, Kobo and wherever eBooks are sold.
