Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller

In this 2012 graphic novel from Hyperion, author and artist Joseph Lambert reimagines the early life of Helen Keller through the perspective of her teacher, Annie Sullivan. The single-issue work focuses on the intense, transformative bond between the two women, using expressive, minimalist art to convey the sensory world of a child without sight or hearing. It stands as a thoughtful, humanizing portrait of a legendary partnership, emphasizing the struggle and patience behind the famous breakthrough at the water pump.