Marblehead Graphic Novel

Three young soldiers.
One revolution.
A new America is born.

An Original Graphic Novel

The Story

1776. The colonies have challenged the greatest empire on earth, and war has come to Massachusetts. In Marblehead, a fishing town hardened by the cruel Atlantic, three young men answer the call.

Boston Black, an enslaved valet who longs to prove himself. Isaac Morgan, son of a Natick mother, searching for where he belongs. John Rhodes Russell, a privileged son who must earn the trust of the men beside him.

Together they follow the Marblehead regiment through the hope and heartache of the Revolutionary War, and help forge a new America.

The True History

The real Marblehead regiment was the first, and for a long time the only, racially integrated unit in the American military. Its fishermen-soldiers rowed Washington’s army to safety after the Battle of Long Island, then carried it across the icy Delaware on Christmas night, 1776.

Marblehead brings their little-known story to life for a new generation of readers.

Meet the Heroes

Boston Black

Enslaved valet to Colonel John Glover. Seen by some as soft, with a cushy job, he aspires to do and be more and looks to prove himself by fighting – something Glover does not want.
Isaac Morgan

Private, son of a deceased white father and Natick mother. Like his mother, Isaac is Christian and assimilated, which his tribe challenges. Isaac’s journey opens his world to his full heritage.
John Rhodes Russell

White private from a prominent family that promises quick promotion. His trust in his fellow soldiers grows as combat quickly teaches that all men bleed red under enemy fire.

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A True Story You’ve Never Heard

1776. Before they crossed the Delaware with George Washington, the fishermen of Marblehead, Massachusetts, traded their nets for muskets. This is their story.

Heroes Kids Can See Themselves In

Three young soldiers, one white, one Black and one Native, fight side by side in America’s first racially integrated regiment.

Made for Ages 10–14

A fast-paced, full-color graphic novel that brings the American Revolution to life and makes history stick.

Meet the Creators

Matt Yocum

Writer

Retired U.S. Air Force colonel, with past military assignments including Air Attaché U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan and Director of the Commander’s Action Group for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Matt has written several stories for Marvel Comics and published several independent comic books.
Timothy Geathers

Pencils and Inks

Graphic novel artist. Timothy graduated from Benedict College and works full-time as an artist and illustrator. He has created art for Marvel titles as well as indie comics publisher Rule of III.
Gracie Easteridge

Colors

California artist. Gracie earned her BFA in Animation from the School of Visual Art and is skilled in 2D animation, rigging and puppet animation. She is expanding her skill set to include 3D animation via Blender.
Khoi Pham

Colors
Artist and mentor. His artworks include DC’s Teen Titans, Marvel’s Mighty Avengers, X-Men Legacy, Scarlet Spider, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Chaos War, Incredible Hercules, Gambit, Mighty Thor, and X-Factor, and Top Cow’s Cyberforce. Khoi was an attorney and venture capitalist prior to switching to art and mentoring.
Nick Welch

Letters and Book Design

Nick is an artist with over 25 years of experience working in graphic design and comics and has a passion for unique projects. He handles Art Direction & Illustration for Logos, Branding & Apparel; Colors and Letters for Comic Books; and Custom Type, Hand Drawn Lettering and Font Creation