Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer

Trina Robbins and Anne Timmons bring us the true story of Lily Renée, a Jewish teenager who fled the Nazis and later became a celebrated comic book artist. Published by Lerner Publishing Group in 2011, this single-issue graphic biography traces Renée’s harrowing journey from Holocaust survivor to a pioneer in the male-dominated comics industry. It’s a vital, inspiring portrait of resilience and creativity, shining a light on an often-overlooked chapter in comics history.