r/IndianComicBooks • u/Horror_Meeting6431 • 13h ago
A Note Of Appreciation For Joe Sacco
There are comics and there are graphic novels. And then there is hard-hitting journalism masquerading as graphic novels.
Joe Sacco's work is the latter.
I thought I had a pretty good understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict and Bosnian war; major events, key players, ideological conflict etc. But Sacco puts you right in the middle of the conflict zone. And instead of focusing on politicians or generals, Sacco writes about day-to-day lives of ordinary people. He talks about their resilience, struggle to live an ordinary life, their meager dreams and sliver of hope for a better future. You realise that an event that would destroy your whole life is a regular occurrence for so many people. Sacco not only manages to create empathy for his subjects but also changes your perspective about your own life.
Highly recommended!