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GODS’ MAN was revolutionary in 1929: 139 striking wood engravings, no words. Ward’s story of ambition, art, and consequences laid some of the groundwork for the American graphic novel decades before the term existed. #WordlessNovel #ComicsHistory

Inspired by German expressionists, Ward fused visual art with narrative to stunning effect. GODS’ MAN still packs a punch, with themes of integrity, isolation, & the price of success. #PublicDomain #InternetArchive #VisualStorytelling

Lynd Ward created six wordless novels between 1929 and 1937. We'll see the other five when they, too, enter the public domain. Until then, you can read all of GODS' MAN at the Internet Archive ➡️ archive.org/details/gods...