WINNER OF THE EISNER AWARD - A bold and fascinating graphic novel
history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party.
Founded in Oakland, California, in 1966, the Black Panther Party for
Self-Defense was a radical political organization that stood in defiant
contrast to the mainstream civil rights movement. This gripping
illustrated history explores the impact and significance of the
Panthers, from their social, educational, and healthcare programs that
were designed to uplift the Black community to their battle against
police brutality through citizen patrols and frequent clashes with the
FBI, which targeted the Party from its outset.
Using dramatic comic book-style retellings and illustrated profiles of
key figures, The Black Panther Party captures the major events,
people, and actions of the party, as well as their cultural and
political influence and enduring legacy.