Just read this graphic novel, Fist Stick Knife Gun by Geoffry Canada, a story about a young man who grows up in the heart of New York city and how violence shaped and affected him. It moves from his early life in the 50's to is college life in the 70's. I thought the story was only some what interesting, but my wife enjoyed it very much(I think that is saying a lot since she reads almost no comics). It did have a very moving ending though.
This is definitely a comic that steps outside of what most people think of when they imagine funny books. I would definitely recommend this for some sort of educational reading for an English, sociology, or modern American history course. Just thought i would give it a mention.
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