EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: In the new OGN Seen - Rachel Carson, activism spurs the creation of the EPA

By Zack Quaintance — Seen: Rachel Carson is a forthcoming original graphic novel that is part of the Seen: True Stories of Marginalized Trailblazers series. This set of books, published within BOOM! Studios’ imprint BOOM! Box, sheds light on the lives of important historical figures who do not traditionally appear in textbooks, yet deserve to have their vast contributions to humanity highlighted, especially given the difficult odds they’ve faced.

Today, Comics Bookcase is honored to have an exclusive preview of Seen: Rachel Carson by writer Birdie Willis, artist Rii Abrego, colorist Kiernan Quigley, and letterer DC Hopkins. The book — due out March 24 — tells the story of Carson, an environmental activist whose books changed the way America dealt with environmental crises. Ultimately, Carson’s best-selling books helped spark the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. It’s a fascinating and important story, and you can find 10 pages from the new book below.

Enjoy!

PREVIEW: Seen - Rachel Carson

SEEN: Rachel Carson
Writer:
Birdie Willis
Artist: Rii Abrego
Colorist: Kiernan Quigley
Letterer: DC Hopkins
Publisher: BOOM! Studios - BOOM! Box
A new non-fiction graphic novel series for fans of March and A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns that explores the stories of the real groundbreakers and Marginalized Trailblazers who changed our world for the better.
It's about being seen. Both for who you are, and who you hope you can become. History is a mirror, and all too often, the history we're told in school reflects only a small subset of the population.
Meet Rachel Carson, the woman who changed the way America fought against the environmental crisis through her bestselling books, ultimately spurring the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Birdie Willis & Rii Abrego present the true story of the marine biologist whose dedication, compassion and integrity gave a new generation of Americans hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Price: $5.99
Release Date: March 24, 2021
Pre-Order: Seen - Rachel Carson



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Zack Quaintance is a tech reporter by day and freelance writer by night/weekend. He Tweets compulsively about storytelling and comics as Comics Bookcase.