Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, published by Harry N. Abrams from 2012 onward, is a graphic-novel series that brings pivotal—and often gruesome—moments from American and world history to life with a blend of gallows humor, cartoonish art, and meticulous research. Written and illustrated entirely by Nathan Hale (the author, not the executed spy), the series covers events like the Revolutionary War, the Donner Party, and World War I, each volume framed by the author’s own execution and a wisecracking hangman. Its 13-issue run has become a beloved gateway for young readers, proving that history can be both accurate and wildly entertaining.