The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler

In The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler, a single-issue graphic biography from Harry N. Abrams (2018), acclaimed cartoonist John Hendrix chronicles the true story of the German theologian who joined a conspiracy to assassinate the Führer. The book traces Bonhoeffer’s moral journey from pacifist pastor to active resistance, illustrating the agonizing choices of faith and conscience under Nazi rule. Hendrix’s dynamic, expressive art and taut narrative bring this pivotal historical figure to a new audience, making it a compelling entry point for readers interested in faith-driven defiance during World War II.