Best Shot in the West

In this graphic novel from Chronicle Books, writer and artist Randy DuBurke brings the true story of Nat Love, an African American cowboy and former slave, to vivid life. Blending history with the tall-tale bravado of the Wild West, Best Shot in the West follows Love's journey from his birth into slavery to his legendary exploits as a cowboy, marksman, and storyteller. DuBurke’s dynamic black-and-white artwork captures both the grit and the mythmaking of the frontier, offering a compelling and often overlooked perspective on American history. This single-issue graphic novel stands as a thoughtful, character-driven tribute to a figure who helped shape the legend of the West.