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

Darkish Horse Books and Yoe Books current the subsequent 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 the whole lot 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, primarily based on Weil’s never-before-published diary, one in all solely two current 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 includes a foreword by Mark Zaid, whistleblower lawyer.

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 demise camps; and an American civil servant who blew the whistle on colleagues who have been blocking the rescue of refugees.

Acclaimed writer 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, distinguished Washington DC lawyer 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 referred to as Zaid “a sleazeball.”

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

“Rafael Medoff and Dean Motter inform an vital story for our occasions: how the righteous can take stands for reality that saves lives in occasions of horror. Sadly, humankind has not realized 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 ebook format, Whistleblowers will attain hearts and minds in lecture 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 light-weight 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 vital and revolutionary initiatives to show concerning the Holocaust by way of cartoons and comedian strips, to assist be certain that the errors of the Nineteen Thirties and Nineteen Forties is not going to be repeated.”—Stan Lee

Whistleblowers: 4 Who Fought to Expose the Holocaust to America might be obtainable in bookstores September 26, 2023 and comedian outlets 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.