In collaboration with the NYC Department of Education Civics For All Comics Group comes Barrier Breaker, a graphic anthology of upstanding athletes throughout U.S. history.

BARRIER BREAKER #1: An original barrier breaker in major league baseball, Jackie Robinson faced down a lifetime of racism and helped transform the national pastime and America itself.

Written by Yohuru Williams & Michael G. Long

Art and cover by June Kim

Colors by Marissa Louise with letters by Joshua Reed

Production and design by Chris Ross

Edited by Lauren Sankovitch

BARRIER BREAKER #2: Look out for “The Fulton Flash!” Pledging to make the world a better place through sport, Missouri-born sprinter Helen Stephens took the 1936 Olympics–and track & field history–by storm! 

Written by Robin Hoelzemann

Art and cover by Sarah Myer

Colors by Marissa Louise with letters by Joshua Reed

Production by Joshua Reed

Edited by Lauren Sankovitch