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War for Independence #[2]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis educational graphic novel from the Chester Comix imprint presents the American War for Independence through the eyes of Chester the Crab, blending historical facts with a lighthearted narrative. It collects several comic strips originally published in the 'Chester the Crab's Comics with Content Series,' covering key events and figures of the Revolutionary War era in an accessible format for young readers.
"Chapter 1: John Paul Jones" delivers a gripping, first-person narrative from Chester as he recounts pivotal moments of the American Revolution—slaves taking up arms, the guerrilla tactics of the Swamp Fox in South Carolina, the arduous march from New York through Pennsylvania to Yorktown, and the crucial role of French naval support. Written and illustrated entirely by Bentley Boyd, this issue blends historical storytelling with vivid, consistent art across all creative roles, all anchored in a grounded, character-driven retelling. The cover, also by Boyd, captures the spirit of the tale with a striking, hand-crafted design.
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Stories of slaves becoming soldiers, the Swamp Fox in South Carolina, the Americans moving from New York through Pennsylvania to Yorktown, Virginia, and French naval assistance, narrated by Chester.
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