Graphic Medicine

From NNLM, a list of graphic medicine by and about Black/African-American health, as well as anti-racist graphic medicine resources.

Whit Taylor and Chris Kindred illustrate how the Tuskegee Experiment has influenced how many Black/African-Americans view medicine and public health.

Ezra Claytan Daniels illustrates a pointed essay about privilege, empathy, and redemption.

Whit Taylor examines the higher rates of pregnancy-related and maternal death for Black women in the United States.

Ronald Wimberly reflects on the subtle racism of shifting skin tones in a Marvel comic.

Locally written and illustrated, this comic book series details more of the information found in the H.E.A.T. Report, as well as the steps necessary to start correcting some of these opportunities. Readers can sign up for a digital copy of Part 1 or 2.

A Tom the Dancing Bug comic strip by Ruben Bolling on two friends taking different trips to the convenience store.

A comic from Bianca Xunise about interacting with law enforcement as a Black American.

Whit Taylor illustrates how race has been defined historically and currently along with its impact on medicine and other areas.

Matt Mewhorter is a therapist and artist who chronicled his and others experiences with cancer through a series of comics.

A comic about feeling guilty for not being the hyper-athletic, diet-conscious superhero we’re told every survivor should be.

Nancy K. Miller writes and illustrates a series of posts about living with lung cancer.

Anna MoriartyLev's comic about her family as her mother is dying of cancer.

Joan Reilly creates diary comics about her experience having a brain tumor.

When their father is diagnosed with lung cancer, a family must face the realities of treatment together. Set against the backdrop of a journey through a snowy landscape, Silent Enemy explores the truth of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Teva Harrison, creator of the memoir In-Between Days, created a series of comics about living with metastatic cancer.

This comic by Whit Taylor explores the history of food regulation and its impact on public health.

A Lymph’s Life is a scientific-comic blog written by two scientists to explain the workings of the immune system.

Mary Walker, one of the first women to earn a medical degree in America, served as a contract surgeon for the U.S. Army during the Civil War. Often crossing enemy lines to treat sick civilians, she was captured by Confederate soldiers and held as a prisoner of war for several months before being released in an exchange. Dr. Mary Walker is the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor.

Produced by Seattle & King County, this comic tells the tale of a family's experience with the 1918 influenza pandemic. The comic is available in PDF format in multiple languages. Free hard copies are available for street addresses in King County, WA.

In the spring of 1962, the New Yorker published Rachel Carson’s anti-pesticide manifesto, Silent Spring, in three installments which would eventually lead to a federal ban on DDT for agricultural use and the creation of the EPA. Cartoonist David Gessner illustrates the pioneering writer’s final years as she fought for the environment and for her life.

Comic about a classic experiment into drug addiction science: Rat Park. Would rats choose to take drugs if given a stimulating environment and company?

A comic exploration by Susie Cagle and Dr. Cheryl Olson on diabetes diagnosis and treatment in the United States.

The goal of this concise and engaging 32-page comic is to provide a baseline understanding of the healthcare system so people can feel a little less intimidated by its complexity and cruelty, and more empowered to advocate for themselves and those they care for.

Cartoons on Life and Medicine by Nathan Gray, M.D. Nathan Gray is a doctor specializing in Internal Medicine and Palliative Care. He uses comics and other artwork to promote empathy, educate others, and sometimes explore the ironies of the medical world.

Dr Kudo is now 2nd year in his internship in the hospital and has the ability to see people who will die in 7 days. Since there's no way to save these patients, what should he do with them? What can he do for them? What does it mean to be the last doctor for your patient?

Inadvisably frank comics about saving lives, this series features sporadic observations and stories from the artist's life as a paramedic.

This comic presents true stories of creative responses to dementia care, as told by carers, adapted from a group of over 100 case studies. The comic is available in PDF format, and free hard copies are available to those in the UK.

Ned Barnett is 31. He's got a budding career as a cartoonist, a loving partner, and a flat full of books. He's also a (very) recently out trans man.

Ngozi Ukazu's comic follows Eric Bittle—former Georgia junior figure skating champion, vlogger extraordinaire, and amateur pâtissier— as he starts his freshman year playing hockey at the prestigious Samwell University and deals with his fear of checking. The story touches on anxiety and other mental health issues along with coming out and navigating relationships.

Alice Oseman's comic centers on Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, who meet at a British all-boys grammar school. The series includes content dealing with eating disorders and self-harm.

Created by Suzana Harcum and Owen White, TOY is a slice-of-life, comedy webcomic with a focus on LGBT+ themes as it follows Milo and Liam's steps (and missteps) as they begin a hesitant relationship in their last year of high school.

Morgan Boecher's comic discusses the trans male experience through the story of Mel, who takes the big risk of being himself and transitioning from female to male. This comic aims to add another voice representing a part of the wide spectrum of human diversity. And be funny about it too.

Allie Brosh posts humorous comics chronicling incidents from her childhood along with her experiences with depression.

Zen & the Ephemeral is about a spiritual journey to enlightenment. Seen through the eyes of Moé, the main character, and accompanied by "ghosts", the story explores what it means to become zen at a meditation center.

Written by Phil Maury and illustrated by Nicolette Morgan, this comic from The Lupus Initiative was inspired by an article on patient-clinician communication by Michael Rapoff, PhD.

From Ryan Pequin, creator of Three Word Phrase.

An auto-biographical comic by Tom Humberstone about being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of eleven. The comic is available for free download as a pdf.

A comic blog by Jana Christy about donating a kidney to his brother.

Written by Phil Maury and illustrated by Nicolette Morgan, this comic from The Lupus Initiative explores living with a chronic illness.

Stephanie Jo shares a zine about living with endometriosis.

A comic by Nomi Kane, originally published on The Nib, about living with Type I Diabetes.

Comics for Choice is anthology of comics about abortion. Cartoonists and illustrators have teamed up with activists, historians, and reproductive justice experts to create comics about their diverse personal stories, the history of abortion, the current politics, and more.

*This digital comic is offered as a pay-what-you-will download*