Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History

The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History is an Eisner Award-winning graphic novel that explores the revolutionary Black Panther Party, founded in 1966 in Oakland, California. It covers the party's social, educational, and healthcare programs, as well as their battle against police brutality and their cultural and political influence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2021
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, founded in Oakland, California, in 1966, was a radical political organization that challenged the mainstream civil rights movement. This captivating illustrated history explores the impact and significance of the Panthers, from their social, educational, and healthcare programs that aimed to uplift the Black community to their courageous battles against police brutality through citizen patrols and frequent clashes with the FBI, which targeted the Party from its inception. 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.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 179 x 253 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781984857705