Black Heroes of the Wild West #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis TOON Graphic collects three biographical tales celebrating African American figures of the American frontier. It spotlights the daring Stagecoach Mary, legendary lawman Bass Reeves, and skilled horseman Bob Lemmons, bringing their true stories to young readers through dynamic comics storytelling.
"Chapter One: Mary Fields" tells the true story of Mary Fields—known as Black Mary, White Crow, and Stagecoach Mary—a formerly enslaved woman who forged a remarkable path in the American West. As the second woman and first African American to drive a Star Route stagecoach, her courage and determination earned her lasting respect. Written and illustrated by James Otis Smith, with colors by Frank Reynoso and letters by Smith, this powerful biography is brought to life through Smith’s distinctive art and storytelling, with a cover by Smith himself.
"Chapter One: Mary Fields" tells the true story of Mary Fields—known as Black Mary, White Crow, and Stagecoach Mary—a formerly enslaved woman who forged a remarkable path westward. As the second woman and first African American to drive a Star Route stagecoach, she earned respect through grit, skill, and unwavering determination in the rugged frontier.
In "Chapter Two: Bass Reeves," the legendary lawman’s early years come to life with vivid clarity, tracing his rise as the first Black Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi. A master of disguise and tracking, Reeves carved his name into the frontier’s legend—one arrest at a time.
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