This collection encompasses comics and graphic novels focusing on indigenous North American histories, challenging stereotypes, celebrating cultural richness, and highlighting contributions and resilience.

“Trickster: Native American Tales” (2010)

• Description: A graphic novel anthology that beautifully re-imagines traditional Native American stories, celebrating cultural richness and folklore. The art and storytelling offer a respectful and authentic portrayal of indigenous traditions.
• Resource: Trickster: Native American Tales (Amazon)

“Super Indian” (2012–2014)

• Description: This comic series introduces Hubert Logan, a modern-day Native American superhero, blending humor and action while challenging stereotypes. The narrative weaves cultural pride into engaging superhero adventures.
• Resource: Super Indian

“Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers” (2016)

• Description: Focused on the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, this graphic novel highlights the bravery and contributions of Native American soldiers. It emphasizes their crucial role in military history.
• Resource: Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers

“Deer Woman: An Anthology” (2017)

• Description: A compelling anthology that explores the Deer Woman legend across various Native American cultures. This collection offers diverse perspectives, emphasizing the empowerment and complexity of female characters.
• Resource: Deer Woman: An Anthology

“The Wool of Jonesy” (2020)

• Description: This graphic novel follows a Navajo boy named Jonesy, blending traditional teachings with a contemporary setting. It highlights cultural resilience and the importance of embracing one’s heritage.
• Resource: The Wool of Jonesy

“Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection” (2015)

• Description: A groundbreaking anthology showcasing indigenous creators and stories from a variety of cultures. It dispels stereotypes and presents a rich tapestry of narratives that honor Native American traditions.
• Resource: Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection

“The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal” (2019)

• Description: While not centered on Native American themes, this graphic novel features a positive, well-rounded Native American character in supporting roles. It contributes to diverse representation in comics.
• Resource: The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal

“Spirit Wolf: A Yankton Sioux Legend” (2016)

• Description: Based on a traditional Sioux legend, this comic introduces readers to the adventures of Spirit Wolf. It combines folklore with vibrant artwork, showcasing a positive portrayal of Native American spirituality.
• Resource: Spirit Wolf: A Yankton Sioux Legend

“Ghost River: The Fall and Rise of the Conestoga” (2019)

• Description: This graphic novel recounts the historical events surrounding the Conestoga Massacre. It emphasizes the resilience of the Conestoga people and challenges misconceptions about Native American history.
• Resource: Ghost River: The Fall and Rise of the Conestoga (Free Online to Read)

“Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band” (2021)

• Description: This graphic novel chronicles the fascinating journey of the Native American rock band Redbone. Focused on their rise to fame in the 1970s, it explores the challenges they faced while breaking barriers in the music industry. The narrative highlights their cultural pride and impact on Native American representation.
• Resource: Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band

This blog post along with others is part of my Diversity in the Classroom series. Each post is meant to help tell the story of individuals and groups sometimes lost in mainstream history. To read more and see other resources follow this link.