This is a short list of my favorite reads that can be applied to the graphic novel or comic 2021 Book Bingo square. These are thrilling, heart wrenching, thoughtful stories.
Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale by Tim Fielder
From the distant past through to the unforeseeable future, King Aja Oba lives many lives, made immortal by a curse that seeks to destroy his spirit.. From royal warlord, to soldier, to god, Oba’s fate is tied to that of the universe as he lives through the history of and is witness to the demise of his fellow enslaved Africans and early Black Americans. This uplifting graphic novel contains elements of historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, romance, humor and horror.
Muhammad Ali: Kinshasa 1974 by Jean David Morvan
Part graphic novel, part historical black and white photograph collection, Morvan’s book relives Muhammad Ali’s reclaiming of the world champion boxing title through the eyes of photojournalist Abbas for Young Africa Magazine.
Nubia: Real One by L. L. McKinney
Black high school student Nubia has a normal life for a teenager in 2021- there’s a crush who’s difficult to approach and a very early curfew to make after a peaceful protest with fellow students against police brutality. In book one, she finds she can add super hero to the list.
Post York by James Romberger
Post-apocalyptic New York has flooded due to climate change, but this doesn’t stop human lives from intertwining. Change one decision here, one happenstance there, the characters of this darkly humorous graphic novel will still have a profound effect on each other’s lives.
For even more suggestions, check out the Seattle Picks: Graphic Novels and Comics booklist.
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~ posted by el e.
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