by Jeff Yang
First published 2014
Leading Asian American comics creators transform superhero conventions to tell stories from their community's shadow history. Gene Yang, Bernard Chang, Greg Pak, and Christine Norrie contribute original graphical short stories that span from railroad construction to Japanese American internment camps. The anthology moves through the Vietnam airlift, Vincent Chin's murder, and Dr. Wen Ho Lee's imprisonment. Each story uses the superhero format to reveal experiences that mainstream culture often ignores. The collection combines action sequences with sharp satire and direct commentary. These creators showcase talents that drive today's comics renaissance while claiming space in American culture. The anthology serves both comics enthusiasts and Asian Americans seeking representation in the medium.
Genres: american-fiction, action, comics, activism, graphic-novels-comics, asian-american
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, social-commentary
Setting: America, Japan, Vietnam
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
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