A review by kristinasshelves
Dreamin Eagles by Garth Ennis
4.0
This graphic novel tells the story of the Tuskegee airmen, the first African-American fighter pilots to join the United States Army Air Force. The story opens with the son of a former airman, who has just gotten into a fight over racist slurs after seeing Dr. Martin Luther King speak. His father then recounts the fight to allow African Americans into the military, as well as his time fighting during WWII. There was a good bit of technical speak, with specifics about different planes, much of which went over my head.
This is a story that needs to be told. I thought the way the author tackled racism over two generations was very well done, and did not shy away from the harsh realities of the two time periods. It’s ridiculous that African American men had to struggle for the ability to be able to fight for America, risking their lives for this country without appreciation for their sacrifices. The art style is reminiscent of 90s comics and lended itself well to the story being told. I particularly enjoyed the way the combat scenes were illustrated.
I received an ARC of this title from AfterShock Comics via Netgalley; all opinions are my own.
This is a story that needs to be told. I thought the way the author tackled racism over two generations was very well done, and did not shy away from the harsh realities of the two time periods. It’s ridiculous that African American men had to struggle for the ability to be able to fight for America, risking their lives for this country without appreciation for their sacrifices. The art style is reminiscent of 90s comics and lended itself well to the story being told. I particularly enjoyed the way the combat scenes were illustrated.
I received an ARC of this title from AfterShock Comics via Netgalley; all opinions are my own.