John Jennings

Step inside the imagination of award-winning graphic novelist John Jennings, and see where Mississippi mythology, ancestral spirits, and visionary science fiction come to life. John Jennings: Build Your World, an immersive new experience at The MAX in downtown Meridian, showcases the extraordinary work of this groundbreaking Afrofuturist from Flora, Mississippi—a New York Times bestselling graphic […] ...

Explore the imagination and creativity of Mississippi comic artists in this temporary exhibition featuring sketches, paintings, and digital illustrations by artists who have contributed to Jackson Comics, a Mississippi-based anthology of original comics inspired by the people, places, culture, and imagination of our state. Presented alongside Build Your World by John Jennings, these exhibitions highlight […] ...

Curious about our temporary exhibition, John Jennings: Build Your World? Join the curator, Benjamen Douglas, for a guided tour to learn more about John Jennings, his projects, and the processes he uses to build new worlds. This guided tour is hosted during Free First Saturdays, where admission to The MAX is free all day. ...

Bring your projects or ideas to our monthly, open-door gathering for comic lovers of all kinds—or come to read, connect, and create in a welcoming, shared studio space. Join us every second Saturday of the month. ...