Cumbe

Set in colonial Brazil, Cumbe is a stark, powerful graphic novel by Brazilian artist Marcelo D'Salete that illuminates the brutal history of slavery and resistance. Published by Veneta in 2014, this single-issue work weaves together the stories of enslaved Africans and their descendants fighting for freedom, dignity, and survival. D'Salete's raw, expressive black-and-white art brings a visceral intensity to these historical narratives, making Cumbe an essential, unflinching contribution to the comics medium's exploration of colonial violence and Black rebellion.