The Great Chicago Fire'
Graphic novel publisher First Second Books has announced a set of books for their new line of History Comics. Similar to the publisher’s Science Comics, History Comics will be focused on American history.
The titles, creative teams, and release dates have been announced for six books:
– “History Comics: The Roanoke Colony Mystery” by Chris Schweizer (6/30/20)
– “History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire” by Kate Hannigan and Alex Graudins (6/30/20)
– “History Comics: The Challenger Disaster” by Pranas T. Naujokaitis (Fall 2020)
– “History Comics: Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin” by Tracey Baptiste and Shauna J. Grant (Winter 2021)
– “History Comics: Mustangs” by Chris Duffy and Falynn Koch (Spring/Summer 2021)
– “History Comics: Crazy Horse” by Joseph Bruchac and Marty G. Two Bulls Sr. (Fall 2021)
For those worried about historical inaccuracies, First Second has reached out to scholars and “authenticity advisors” to ensure accuracy and review the books’ cultural depictions.
Speaking about the series, editor Dave Roman said, “[…]History is often way more messy and complicated than what we initially learn growing up. Hopefully, these books will encourage kids to ask tough questions and dig deeper with an aim toward getting closer to the truth of the matter.”
The announced History Comics books have been deemed appropriate for grades 4-8.
