Take That, Adolf!: The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War

During the Second World War, comic books were a powerful weapon on the home front, and this Fantagraphics series, launched in 2017, collects the most vibrant, propagandistic covers and stories from that era. Featuring the dynamic, over-the-top artwork of Alex Schomburg, these single-issue volumes showcase how publishers rallied readers against the Axis powers with punchy, patriotic imagery. It matters as a focused, archival look at a unique moment in comics history, preserving the raw energy and cultural impact of wartime four-color heroics.