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Palestine #3

Aug 1993 · Fantagraphics · 2.50 USD; 2.95 CAD
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In "A Thousand Words," Joe Sacco continues his powerful firsthand account of life under occupation, meeting Khaled, a man on the run from soldiers, and traveling with him to Kalandia to visit the family of a friend. Through quiet moments and careful conversations, Sacco tries to bridge understanding, sharing the belief that not all Israelis support the occupation, all drawn with the stark, intimate detail that defines his work. The story, written, drawn, and lettered by Joe Sacco, features a cover by Joe Sacco that captures the tension and humanity of the moment.

Contains 4 stories
A Thousand Words
6 pp · Biography
SaburoJoe SaccoSalehNewsroom Editor
The Bucket
13 pp · Biography
Joe SaccoSamiSaburoWoman Whose Olive Trees were CutOld Lady with Demolished HomeMan Whose Brother was Shot

In "The Bucket," Sami takes Sacco to a village east of the Green Line, where the quiet rhythm of daily life is punctuated by stories of quiet resistance and painful injustice. Through the villagers’ firsthand accounts, the weight of occupation unfolds in intimate, unvarnished moments—each tale a thread in a larger, ongoing struggle.

Brother for a Day
5 pp · Biography
Joe SaccoKhaledShopkeeperMiddle-Aged Mother

In "Brother for a Day," Joe encounters Khaled, a young man on the run from soldiers, and together they journey to Kalandia to meet the family of Khaled’s friend. As the two navigate the tense atmosphere of the refugee camp, Joe tries to share a message of hope—convincing the family that not all Israelis support the occupation.

Where is Saburo?
1 pp · Biography
Joe SaccoSaburo

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer J. Sacco
cover pencils, inks Joe Sacco

Reprints

Reprinted in Palestine #[1] (1994), The Comics Journal #176 (1995), Palestine #[nn] (2001), Palestine: The Special Edition #[nn] (2007), Graphic Novels #5 (2011), Palestyna #[nn] (2014)

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