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Who Smashed Hollywood Barriers with Gung Fu?: Bruce Lee: A Who HQ Graphic Novel

by Teresa Robeson

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Bruce Lee’s early screen breakthrough in graphic-novel form

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Bruce Lee’s early screen breakthrough in graphic-novel form

Part of the Who HQ Graphic Novels line, this illustrated biography centers on Bruce Lee’s role as Kato in the 1960s television series The Green Hornet. It traces how that prominent supporting role helped bring gung fu to a wider American audience while placing Lee’s on-screen career in the context of Asian American representation in television. The book foregrounds his determination to present his martial-arts abilities authentically, connecting his rise to stardom with questions of visibility, innovation, and barriers in entertainment. Full-color comics panels provide the format for this focused account of a defining period in Lee’s public career.

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Kids interested in Bruce Lee, martial arts, or television history
Young readers exploring Asian American trailblazers
Fans of nonfiction biographies told in comics form

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Bruce LeeGung fu and martial artsAsian American representationTelevision historyDetermination and innovation

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Book overview

Discover how Bruce Lee introduced gung fu to millions across America through his historic role as Kato in this dynamic graphic novel by APALA Award-winning author Teresa Robeson and Eisner-nominated, APALA Honor-winning illustrator Ryan Inzana.

Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series!

Follow Bruce Lee as he breaks ground and makes gung fu (also known as kung fu) popular through the 1960s show The Green Hornet--pushing boundaries as the first Asian American man in a major supporting television role. A story of determination, dedication, and innovation, this graphic novel immerses readers in Bruce's journey to stardom as he fights to authentically showcase his martial-arts skills on screen. This powerful tale is brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

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