Tiodora's Letters: An Enslaved Woman's Fight for Family and Freedom

In this debut issue from Fantagraphics, Tiodora's Letters introduces readers to the true story of an enslaved woman's desperate, eloquent fight for her family's freedom through the letters she wrote. Based on historical documents, the comic brings to light Tiodora's voice and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship. This series, launching in 2026, promises to be a poignant and necessary addition to graphic nonfiction, reclaiming a vital but little-known chapter of American history.