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 outstanding graphic novel anthology tells the riveting true tales of 4 heroes who risked every little thing to reveal the horrors of the Holocaust. Included is the retelling of Arthur Weil’s passage on the tragic Might 1939 voyage of the St Louis, primarily based on Weil’s never-before-published diary, one among 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 incorporates 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 had 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 dying camps; and an American civil servant who blew the whistle on colleagues who had 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 supplied by Mark Zaid, outstanding Washington DC legal professional and co-founder of Whistleblower support, a nonprofit that gives authorized help to authorities and private-sector whistleblowers, together with within the criticism 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 fact that saves lives in instances of horror. Sadly, humankind has not discovered to make sure ‘by no means once more,’ so we should be taught 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, immediately, concerning the handful of Individuals 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 advised 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 in the course of the Holocaust.”—Prof. Stephen H. Norwood, College of Oklahoma
Blurb from Conservative Judaism:
“Dr. Rafael Medoff has undertaken essential and progressive tasks to show concerning the Holocaust by way of cartoons and comedian strips, to assist be certain that the errors of the Thirties and Nineteen Forties won’t be repeated.”—Stan Lee
Whistleblowers: 4 Who Fought to Expose the Holocaust to America might be accessible in bookstores September 26, 2023 and comedian outlets September 27, 2023. It’s accessible for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your native comedian store and bookstore, and can retail for $19.99.
