Maroon Comix: Origins and Destinies

Maroon Comix tells the stories of maroons, escaped slaves who created independent communities in the Americas. They cultivated new societies and defended their freedoms with resilience and ingenuity. Combining powerful words and vivid images, the book celebrates their fight against slavery and their creation of new ways of life. Featuring writings from Russell Maroon Shoatz and C.L.R. James, and illustrations by artists like Songe Riddle and Seth Tobocman, Maroon Comix invites readers to connect with the maroons' legacy of resistance and hope.