Andrew Johnson

A comics depiction of the real 17th U.S. President, Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Abraham Lincoln and served from 1865 to 1869. His presidency was defined by Reconstruction-era politics and a historic impeachment trial in the Senate.

A fixture of educational comics since the Golden Age, Andrew Johnson made his debut in Jason Comic Art's Know Your Presidents in 1948 — part of that era's wonderful tradition of bringing American history to life on the printed page. Over a remarkable span of six decades, this comics incarnation of the 17th president has turned up across titles like A Picture Story of the United States and 13 Chambers, sharing ink with towering historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and George Washington. It's a small but enduring presence that speaks to comics' long, underappreciated role as a gateway to history for young readers.