Battle Lines: A Graphic History of the Civil War

A single-issue graphic history from Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, Battle Lines (2015–present) distills the American Civil War into a vivid, narrative-driven comic. Historian Ari Kelman and artist-writer Jonathan Fetter-Vorm collaborated to create this concise, visually striking account, offering a fresh perspective on the conflict’s key events and human cost. It stands as a notable example of how the graphic medium can make complex history accessible and immediate.