Joseph P. Illidge started his career at Milestone Media, Inc., the groundbreaking publisher of diverse and inclusive superhero books and creators of the animated series Static Shock. Joseph was the first editor of color for the Batman and Batgirl books at DC Comics, and has written for DC Comics, Milestone Media, and Humanoids Publishing. His latest graphic novel is MPLS Sound, about a fictional 80s Minneapolis funk band led by a Black woman to become the next band for legendary musician Prince. As an editor, writer, and public speaker, Joseph has worked with the Harlem School of the Arts, the Apollo Theater, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice to mentor young people on the art and power of comic books.