The CEO of a Christian-owned comic book publisher says he’s on a mission to teach America’s children the true history of the nation’s founding, and he believes comic books can play a key role. Kingstone Studios is best known among Christians for its six-volume Kingstone Bible, an award-winning graphic adaptation of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation that covers nearly 2,000 pages and 10,000 panels.
But Kingstone is increasingly gaining a following for its history-themed comics. It recently launched U.S. Comics, an imprint for parents and children alike who desire a recounting of American history with visually engaging, graphic-style storytelling. It released a 360-page comic book, America Part One, along with comics focused on the Constitution, Paul Revere’s Ride, and the Declaration of Independence. All in total, U.S. Comics has released more than a dozen titles, promising “historically accurate” comics.
“After I read the 1619 Project, I said, ‘We’ve got a disconnect here,'” Kingstone Studios’ CEO Art Ayris told Crosswalk Headlines, referencing the controversial history project that has drawn criticism from both the Left and the Right.
“Just like…
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