Johnny Jihad

Published by NBM and launched in 2003, Johnny Jihad is a single-issue comic written and illustrated by Ryan Inzana. The story follows an American teenager who, after a personal tragedy, becomes radicalized and travels to Afghanistan, offering a nuanced, character-driven exploration of extremism and identity in a post-9/11 world. Inzana’s stark, expressive artwork and unflinching narrative make this a notable, standalone work that tackles complex geopolitical themes from a human perspective.