Read English History Graphic Novels Online
Book of Ruth
» Graphic Novel » History
Faith
Friendship
Leading Ladies
Love
Widowed as a young woman, Ruth leaves behind everything she knows and follow her bereaved mother-in-law to Bethlehem. While Naomi rails against God for his seeming abandonment of her family, Ruth holds only a quiet, and sincere faith that God has a plan. It is her courage and unwavering faith that shine like a beacon for all who feel lost, especially a retired soldier turned farmer named Boaz.
Shaka Rising
» Graphic Novel » History
Fighting
Military
Murder
Political
Superhero
A charismatic young warrior prince emerges from exile to usurp the old order and forge a new, mighty Zulu kingdom.
Late 18th century. It is a time of bloody conflict and great turmoil. The slave trade expands from the east African coast. Europeans spread inland from the south. And one young boy is destined to change the future of southern Africa.
In the Valley of Death
» Graphic Novel » History
Fighting
1916 had been a bad year for both sides in the First World War. On Saturday, July 1st it became a sunlit picture of Hell as the Battle of the Somme begins. The first day of the conflict will become one of the bloodiest in the history of warfare and will contribute to the structure of a war that will define the shape of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Waiting for the End
» Graphic Novel » History
Post-apocalyptic
In 2 billion years the sun will have grown so large that the Earth is rendered uninhabitable. Those who are deemed worthy have been granted refuge beyond the stars. Those who aren't, must take it upon themselves to journey past Pluto to exit our solar system in search of a new home.
From Hell's Heart: An Illustrated Celebration of Herman Melville
» Graphic Novel » History
Monsters
Psychological
Supernatural
No American author has provoked the imaginations of readers more than Herman Melville. To mark the occasion of the bicentennial of his birth, fifty-seven world renowned artists have come together with gorgeous, brand new illustrations for Moby Dick, Bartleby, The Confidence Man, Pierre, Typee, Billy Budd, White Jacket and much more. A short passage of text will accompany each illustration.
Madame Livingstone: The Great War in the Congo
» Graphic Novel » History
Fighting
Friendship
Military
Murder
Political
Based on the true story of two vastly different men—one Belgian, one African—who take on one impossible mission: the sinking of a German battleship in the Congo during WWI.
Gaston Mercier, lieutenant in the Royal Belgian Army, arrives in Congo in 1915 on orders to sink a critical German warship. To find the ship’s position, he is assigned a guide, a local man nicknamed "Mrs. Livingstone".
King Shaka: Zulu Legend
» Graphic Novel » History
Friendship
Military
Murder
Political
Superhero
Now king of the southern chiefdoms, Shaka seeks to uplift his people, consolidate alliances, and expand the reach of his power, but challenges both external and internal threaten his rule. A rogue military unit exacts revenge on its enemies. Land-hungry Europeans ingratiate themselves with Shaka while plotting their own path to power. And closer to home, Shaka’s own brothers conspire in secret.
Dust Ship Glory
» Graphic Novel » History
Family
Western
Elaine M. Will’s adaptation of Andreas Schroeder’s novel Dustship Glory tells the story of Damanus ‘Tom’ Sukanen, a Finnish immigrant farmer who came to Canada during the economic Depression of the 1930s. Haunted by his past and devastated by the economic slump and drought conditions that laid waste to the Canadian prairies in the 1930s, Sukanen responded by building a full-sized ship in...
Chasing Hitler Trade Paperback
» Graphic Novel » History
Military
Political
As WWII draws to an end and the Allies surround Berlin, Adolf Hitler realizes that all is lost. Or is it? Two Allied servicemen are tasked with verifying Hitler's death. When they can't, the chase begins!
Comic Book History of Animation
» Graphic Novel » History
Humor
From the team behind The Comic Book History of Comics comes the perfect companion piece telling the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the filmmakers and beloved animated characters of the past century and a half—essential for hardcore fans of the medium and noobies alike!
The Presidents of the United States from 28-46
» Graphic Novel » History
Modern
What made America what it is today? To understand American politics and society, one must study its leaders' lives and legacies. This book helps you to understand the complex US political system. It introduces some of the most influential presidents from the 28th to the 46th presidency in a brief, interesting manner. Explore their visions, challenges, and contributions as you journey through US...