The Ancient Southwest & Other Dispatches from a Cruel Frontier

Published by Texas Christian University Press in 2005, The Ancient Southwest & Other Dispatches from a Cruel Frontier is a single-issue comic that pairs historical storytelling with the vivid artwork of George Turner. This standalone volume offers a stark, visually rich glimpse into the harsh realities of the American frontier, focusing on the region’s ancient past. Turner’s illustrations anchor the work, making it a distinctive entry in the small but potent tradition of scholarly comics.