History Comics: The Prohibition Era: America's War on Alcohol
Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we visit the Prohibition Era and see how the business of booze became a criminal enterprise!
In 1919, the United States ratified an amendment to the Constitution that outlawed the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol. As a hard-fought dream for a better world became federal law, society soon began facing an onslaught of new problems: clever bootleggers, corrupt enforcers, crowded prisons, and violent gangsters. Walk through the hidden hallway of a Jazz Age speakeasy to uncover the moral panic over alcohol and excess that we continue to grapple with today.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 128
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: First Second
Language: en
ISBN: 9781250801456
Creator Bio
Jason Viola and Roger Langridge are the dynamic duo behind the popular graphic novel, History Comics: The Prohibition Era: America's War on Alcohol. Viola is an award-winning writer and illustrator, known for his engaging and educational storytelling style. He has a passion for history and a knack for bringing historical events to life through the medium of comics. Langridge, on the other hand, is a highly acclaimed cartoonist and writer, with a career spanning over three decades. He has worked with major comic book publishers such as Marvel and DC, and his work has been praised for its unique blend of humor and heart. Together, Viola and Langridge have created a thought-provoking and visually stunning exploration of one of the most controversial eras in American history.
