The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour

Based on the acclaimed historical account by James D. Hornfischer, this 2021 graphic novel from the Naval Institute Press adapts the harrowing story of the U.S. Navy's "Taffy 3" at the Battle off Samar. Scripted by Doug Murray and illustrated by Steven Sanders, it captures one of World War II's most desperate naval engagements, where outgunned destroyers and escort carriers faced a massive Japanese fleet. The book brings a pivotal moment of courage and sacrifice to a new audience through comics.