Jack Jackson's American History

Jack Jackson's American History, published by Fantagraphics from 2012 onward, collects the late cartoonist and historian's meticulously researched, unflinching graphic narratives of the American frontier. Across its single issue, Jackson—the artist most associated with the series—brings his signature blend of detailed illustration and critical historical perspective to bear on the nation's often brutal past. The series matters as a concentrated showcase of Jackson's life's work, offering readers a powerful, alternative view of American history through the lens of one of its most dedicated and uncompromising visual chroniclers.