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Colonial Comics, Volume II: New England, 1750–1775
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About Colonial Comics, Volume II: New England, 1750–1775
Product Description A massacre in Boston. A tea party. A shot heard around the world. But who was the first casualty of the massacre? How did the tea get to Boston Harbor? What was the Battle of Concord like for a Minute Man? Colonial Comics: New England, 1750–1775 expands the frame of this important period of American history. Unconventional characters come to life, including gravedigging medical students, counterfeiters, female playwrights, instigators of civil disobedience, newspaper editors, college students, rum traders, freemen, and slaves. From School Library Journal Gr 5 Up—Whereas the first volume of Colonial Comics focused on the years 1620–1750, this installment tackles a better-known time period in American history. However, Rodriguez has chosen to examine lesser-known people and events or lesser-known aspects of famous people and events. They also refreshingly highlight stories that focus on the minority and female experience within the New England colonies. Each piece is prefaced by an editorial introduction to the topic. The stories range from five to 13 pages in length and are all by different authors and artists. This leads, as is often inevitable in anthologies, to an uneven quality among the tales. Fortunately, the editorial introductions and spotlights keep the narrative cohesive. Many of the entries would do well to be fleshed out more, and in some narratives, the personages aren't introduced well enough for the action to be clear. However, these instances are minor aberrations and do not detract from the overall book. The graphic novel format will entice reluctant readers who might not otherwise gravitate toward nonfiction, while the short story format will appeal to educators who want to emphasize a particular event or person in a classroom setting while whetting their students' appetites for more. The editorial introductions explain that the stories make use of racial terms that may be jarring to modern readers but are historically accurate. A section on slavery depicts some (appropriately portrayed) nudity. While this title could stand alone, it would be best paired with the first volume, Colonial Comics: New England, 1620–1750. VERDICT This quality work of nonfiction is a strong option for those studying American history.—Elizabeth Nicolai, Anchorage Public Library, AK Review "The stories all stand alone but together, they add up to a well-rounded picture of life in New England in the middle of the 18th century." —Brigid Alverson, School Library Journal "We love the work that editor Jason Rodriguez and Colorado's Fulcrum Press are doing with this series. We hope the books inspire lots of comic-reading history buffs everywhere!" —American Antiquarian Society About the Author Jason Rodriguez is an Eisner and Harvey-nominated editor of comics and graphic novels. His anthologies include Postcards: True Stories That Never Happened, Colonial Comics, Volume II: New England, 1620-1750, and Artists Against Police Brutality. He is also the author of the short story collection Try Looking Ahead. He lives in Arlington, Virginia. For more on Jason’s current and future projects, visit his website at jasonrodriguez.com or connect with him on Twitter (@JayRodriguez) or on Facebook.
