Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow

In this 2019 single-issue graphic novel from Hyperion, artist Rich Tommaso brings to life the legendary Satchel Paige, one of baseball's most dominant pitchers, as he navigates the segregated world of the Negro Leagues and the broader Jim Crow South. The story focuses not just on Paige's athletic prowess but on the quiet, powerful dignity with which he faced racism, offering a poignant look at how his talent became a form of resistance. A compelling entry in the comics medium's exploration of American history, it matters for how it uses the visual language of comics to humanize a sports icon and illuminate the racial injustices of his era.