In this week's issue, we've highlighted some outstanding comics and graphic novels, including Heavyweight, "the vulnerably illuminating debut memoir" by Solomon J. Brager, which ambitiously excavates personal, familial, and global histories; and Putty Pygmalion by Lonnie Garcia, a "surprisingly tender" depiction of quirky characters learning that true affection cannot be coerced. Plus, Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills documents the Olympic gold medalist's "impassioned tale of determination and grit" in achieving greatness despite adversity, paired with "striking artwork" by S.D. Nelson; and Benjamin Dean's How to Die Famous is "a heart-palpitating thriller that effectively unveils the dangers of celebrity and fame."
And in a special feature, we take a deeper look at Comics Bearing Witness to History, drawing spectacular recommendations from manga (Japan), manhwa (Korea), and manhua (China), including Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas's JAJ, Susumu Higa's Okinawa, and many more!