Americus

MK Reed and Jonathan Hill’s Americus, published by First Second in 2011, is a standalone graphic novel that explores the power of storytelling and community in a small town. The story follows a young teen who, after a beloved fantasy series is challenged by a local parent, navigates the tensions between free expression and censorship. Reed’s sharp, empathetic writing and Hill’s expressive, grounded art make this a thoughtful, character-driven look at the quiet courage it takes to defend what you love. It’s a resonant, modern tale about finding your voice and the books that shape us.