DARK HORSE AND YOE BOOKS PRESENT: WHISTLEBLOWERS :: Weblog :: Darkish Horse Comics

Darkish Horse Books and Yoe Books current the following title from their publishing partnership–Whistleblowers: 4 Who Fought to Expose the Holocaust to America. This exceptional graphic novel anthology tells the riveting true tales of 4 heroes who risked all the things to reveal the horrors of the Holocaust. Included is the retelling of Arthur Weil’s passage on the tragic Could 1939 voyage of the St Louis, based mostly on Weil’s never-before-published diary, considered one of solely two present diaries from among the many passengers. Whistleblowers is written by Holocaust scholar Dr. Rafael Medoff, with artwork and colours by Eisner and Harvey Award Nominee Dean Motter, and encompasses a foreword by Mark Zaid, whistleblower legal professional.

Whistleblowers presents the true tales of 4 brave people who risked their careers—or their lives—to confront the unfolding Holocaust. They have been a younger journalist—and future U.S. senator—who uncovered the reality of Hitler’s plans; a member of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s cupboard who pressured FDR to grant haven to refugees; an eyewitness to Nazi atrocities who met with American and British officers to reveal the loss of life camps; and an American civil servant who blew the whistle on colleagues who have been blocking the rescue of refugees.

Acclaimed creator and Jewish historical past professor Dr. Rafael Medoff, director of the David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Research, and award-winning comics creator Dean Motter convey to life these tales of ethical braveness within the shadow of genocide. The foreword is offered by Mark Zaid, outstanding Washington DC legal professional and co-founder of Whistleblower help, a nonprofit that gives authorized help to authorities and private-sector whistleblowers, together with within the grievance that triggered Donald Trump’s first impeachment. Trump known as Zaid “a sleazeball.”

Advance Reward for Whistleblowers: 4 Who Fought to Expose the Holocaust to America:

“Rafael Medoff and Dean Motter inform an essential story for our instances: how the righteous can take stands for reality that saves lives in instances of horror. Sadly, humankind has not discovered to make sure ‘by no means once more,’ so we should study from these tales to do what we every can.”—Paul Levitz, writer emeritus at DC Comics

“When the refugee ship St. Louis was turned away from America’s shore, my fellow-passengers and I felt as if there was no hope. It appeared the entire world had deserted us. It’s inspiring to learn, right this moment, concerning the handful of People who tried to get the U.S. authorities to avoid wasting Jews from the Holocaust. Whistleblowers: 4 Who Fought to Expose the Holocaust to America tells a narrative that must be informed to each technology. With its compelling comedian e-book format, Whistleblowers will attain hearts and minds in school rooms throughout America.”—Prof. Hans Fisher, survivor of the voyage of the St. Louis

“All through historical past, brave whistle-blowers have uncovered corruption, introduced down tyrants, and saved human lives. This highly effective graphic novel shines a lightweight on the forgotten heroes who challenged America’s abandonment of the Jews through the Holocaust.”—Prof. Stephen H. Norwood, College of Oklahoma

“Dr. Rafael Medoff has undertaken essential and modern initiatives to show concerning the Holocaust via cartoons and comedian strips, to assist be sure that the errors of the Nineteen Thirties and Nineteen Forties won’t be repeated.”—Stan Lee

Whistleblowers: 4 Who Fought to Expose the Holocaust to America will likely be obtainable in bookstores September 26, 2023 and comedian retailers September 27, 2023. It’s obtainable for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop and bookstore, and can retail for $19.99.