Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls

Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls (Stranger Comics, 2025–present) is a biographical comic that brings the extraordinary true story of Robert Smalls—an enslaved man who commandeered a Confederate ship to freedom—to vivid life. Written by Rob Edwards, with art by Alex Paterson, Darrell May, and Sean Damien Hill, this single-issue debut spotlights a pivotal figure in American history with a polished, dramatic visual style. It matters as a focused, respectful tribute that introduces Smalls’ heroism to a new generation of readers.