Resistance

A three-issue miniseries from First Second, Resistance (2010–2012) is a work of historical fiction set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, following a young boy drawn into the dangerous work of the French Resistance. Illustrated by Leland Purvis, the series is noted for its grounded, character-driven storytelling and its thoughtful approach to a complex period of history. It stands as a compelling entry in the graphic novel space for its focus on ordinary courage and the moral challenges of wartime.