The massacre that happened on Black Wall Street is quite rightly being given greater visibility. The Watchmen TV series is an example of that. Whereas many tellings of the evil that occurred in Tulsa focus on the violence, or the events immediately preceding, Across the Tracks focuses more on what was lost. It tells of how Greenwood was founded, why it flourished, and the important people in the town’s history. Many of these remarkable American deserve their own books.

Because Across the Tracks takes this approach it makes the bitterness and agony I felt all the more acute when the violence does occur. Across the Tracks is superbly researched. The small details bought to the page by Alverne Ball script gives some scope to what was lost when Black Wall Street burned.

Stacey Robinson’s art has an earnest quality to it. They mostly play it safe with page composition and panel layout. However, the thickly inked lines and Robinson’s ability to accurately capture the likenesses of historical figures are both pleasing. As is Robinson’s knack for capturing emotions.

Overall this is a good graphic novel history of a shameful event in American history. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Please consider using this link to buy the book.