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The fatal bullet

a true account of the assassination, lingering pain, death, and burial of James A. Garfield, twentieth president of the United States; also including the inglorious life and career of the despised assassin Guiteau
1999
A true account of the assassination and death of President James A. Garfield, presented in graphic novel format.

The case of Madeleine Smith

a true account of the respectable young Glasgow lady brought to trial for the murder by poison of her secret paramour
2006
Tells the story of Madeleine Smith, a prosperous Scottish architect's daughter, who in 1855, was accused of poisoning her lover so she could marry a wealthy merchant.

The Borden tragedy

a memoir of the infamous double murder at Fall River, Mass., 1892
1997
A graphic novel account of the murder trial of Lizzie Borden who was accused of murdering her parents in a vicious attack with an ax in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892.

The Beast of Chicago

an account of the life and crimes of Herman W. Mudgett
2003
A graphic novel account of the life and grisly career of serial killer H.H. Holmes, particularly focusing on his life in Chicago, where he was responsible for an unknown number of deaths in the late nineteenth century.

A treasury of Victorian murder

1987
Collects three short graphic stories recounting tales of murder during the Victorian Age.

Ghosts

stories of the restless dead
2011
Contains three stories of ghosts from throughout history, presented in graphic novel form, and includes three additional brief accounts of ghosts, as well as background information on the restless dead.

The 14th Dalai Lama

a manga biography
2010
A graphic novel biography of the fourteenth Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

"What's up with Pam?"

Medikidz explain childhood obesity
2010
The Medikidz, five superheroes who teach about medical conditions, explain childhood obesity, providing information on what causes it, its effects on the body, and how it can be avoided.

The Battle of Midway

the destruction of the Japanese fleet
2007
Tells the story of the Battle of Midway in graphic novel format, also providing introductory information on the important commanders, Japan's plan of attack, and the U.S.'s aircraft carriers.

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