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Truth: Red, White & Black by Robert Morales

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rosereads19's review

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5.0

It's quite rare to see a Marvel superhero-based comic book with such a good bibliography. For a short one-shot story about black citizens of the U.S. and Germany from the "Great War" through WWII, Robert Morales covers a LOT of points from real history, making this book one of the most worthy examples of historical fiction in mainstream comics.

I usually don't like movies, books, or comics focused on wartime. I also don't usually notice subtle artistic nuances in comics as much as I pay attention to the writing. However, the illustrations portraying so many characters in this book were incredible. They give off consistent period-piece vibes (rendered in the styles of many cartoon strips from the '30s and '40s). The characters' faces are all distinct and interesting, and they express much emotion.

thethirdcrouch's review

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4.0

Gosh this is heartbreaking. The story started well introducing the three main Black men. Then the events that happened to them and their families. The pacing is quick but the horror lingers.
Then you think about the Tuskegee Study which is a real life unethical and most likely racist experiment done on Black men.

The choice of art by Kyle Baker is interesting and certainly unique for comics released this millennium. Somehow reminds me of the animation for Disney's Princess and the Frog.

thecomingofbutterflies's review

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5.0

Exceptional

mossss123's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A breathtaking look into the black experience during World War 2. With confronting examples of the experiments done on both sides of the war to black people in the name of eugenics. Isaiah Bradley shows how many black people have been left after a lifetime of systemic injustice, broken, hidden, and forgotten. It connects Nazi rhetoric with current day America, highlighting today's rise in fascism. Captain America (Steve Rogers) shows us how to begin to heal this historic injustice, recognise the wrongs committed, and try to give back what was taken.

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jhouses's review

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3.0

Una historia brutal y muy reivindicativa que se inspira en los experimentos de Tuskegee para proponer una situación similar alrededor de la creación del suero del Supersoldado. El dibujo tiene una expresividad deliciosa.

neon_capricorn's review

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4.0

The story is really good. Great even! The core of the story is very much inspired by very uncomfortable truths about African Americans and their treatment by the US Government, and how White society view Black People. It's very powerful and provocative stuff. For me, the downside to this miniseries is the art by Kyle Baker. It was not good for this story, and it took me out of the experience.