Joe Sacco —widely regarded as a pioneer of graphic journalism— joins The Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi for a conversation about the politics of storytelling, the ethics of bearing witness, and the power of comics to confront uncomfortable truths. From Palestine to Safe Area Goražde, he has chronicled war zones, refugee camps, and marginalized communities with an unflinching yet deeply human gaze. His unique blend of on-the-ground reporting and meticulous pen work has earned him comparisons to both Ryszard Kapuściński and Art Spiegelman.
This year sees the release of two major works from Sacco. The Once and Future Riot returns to the aftermath of the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots in northern India, examining the sectarian violence and political forces that continue to shape the region. In parallel, the updated reissue of War on Gaza brings renewed urgency to his reporting on the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, expanding the context and resonance of a conflict that remains devastatingly unresolved. Together, these titles reaffirm he’s commitment to documenting injustice with depth, empathy, and a fierce attention to truth.
