Popular Last Week: Keeping Reads Real

The final Popular Last Week of February features the non-fiction genre. Whether we look back on past wrongs, celebrate larger-than-life figures, or illustrate our own lives, these books give us a sampling of real life.

Martyrs of the Sky, 110 pages - Published by kxmpfflieger, (cc/ @kxmpfflieger)

The Great War rages in Europe. Within the chaos, warfare evolves, ushering in the conquest for air superiority. In January 1917, the RFC's 24th squadron welcomes new recruits, meanwhile in Jagdstaffel 11, a new commanding officer arrives to the airfield. Unbeknownst to either side, a lifelong vendetta will soon be born.

Story and Art by kxmpfflieger

Big Black: Stand at Attica, 180 pages - Published by Archaia Entertainment, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

The uprising at Attica Prison remains one of the bloodiest civil rights confrontations in American history… but without Frank “Big Black” Smith it could have been even worse. Now for the first time, the late Frank “Big Black” Smith shares his experience at the center of this uprising, struggling to protect hostages, prisoners and negotiators alike. Before his death, Frank “Big Black” Smith worked with writer and long time friend, Jared Reinmuth, to share the true story of his...

Story and Art by Améziane, Frank "Big Black" Smith, Jared Reinmuth

An Unfamiliar Path, 154 pages - Published by Merry Fox Comics, (cc/ @bassdrumdreams)

Story and Art by Merry Fox Comics

WWE, 673 pages - Published by BOOM! Studios, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Following his near career-ending knee injury, Seth Rollins is at his lowest. Rather than give up, he buckles down and vows to redesign, rebuild, and reclaim the title he never lost.

Story and Art by Bill Hanstock, Dennis Hopeless, Doug Garbark, Hyeonjin Kim, Julian May, Kendall Goode, Rob Guillory, Rodrigo Lorenzo, Ross Thibodeaux, Serg Acuna, Tini Howard

Sequential Magazine, 487 pages - Published by Sequential Magazine, (cc/ @seqmagazine)

Not a Comic but a Magazine interviewing Canadian indie comic creators so you can get to know them better and discover their work! Find more at sequentialmagazine.ca

Story and Art by Sequential Magazine

Atomic Dustbin, 36 pages - Published by Primordial Creative Comix, (cc/ @primordialcreative)

First overstuffed issue featuring 3 titanic tales by David Miller! First is the autobio "My Mental Journal," detailing work in a mental hospital and the reflection in the author, and then we meet "MADDIE", the absolutely-true tales of a raging child. Finally, "BradleyVsWorld" showcases the titular heroine's international quest to retrieve her stolen phone and the entire life contained within its circuits.

Story and Art by Primordial Creative Comix

Looking for an even bigger dose of reality? You can check out more non-fiction comics here!

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