About this item
Forget everything you thought you knew about America's early days-history packs a punch in this full-color, two-fisted, edge-of-your-seat adventure!Graphic novels are a revolution in literature, and The Sons of Liberty is a graphic novel like no other. Visual and visceral, fusing historical fiction and superhero action, this is a tale with broad appeal-for younger readers who enjoy an exciting war story, for teenagers asking hard questions about American history, for adult fans of comic books, for anyone seeking stories of African American interest, and for reluctant readers young and old.In Colonial America, Graham and Brody are slaves on the run-until they gain extraordinary powers. At first they keep a low profile. But their mentor has another idea-one that involves the African martial art dambe .
About the Author
Alexander Lagos was born in New Jersey and spent his childhood in Texas. As a young adult, he toured the country with his alternative-music group, FEEL. After leaving the band, Alexander returned to the east coast. He is the co-creator/co-author of the award winning graphic novel series THE SONS OF LIBERTY, and the co-creator/author of the four-issue mini-series, ZOE: OUT OF TIME. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
