The Four Immigrants Manga

From Stone Bridge Press :
A "documentary comic book" from 1931, depicting the true adventures of four young Japanese men in America. Originally published in Japanese in San Francisco in 1931, The Four Immigrants Manga is Henry Kiyama’s visual chronicle of his immigrant experiences in the United States. Drawn in a classic gag-strip comic-book style, this heartfelt tale, rediscovered and translated by manga expert Frederik L. Schodt, is a fascinating, entertaining depiction of early Asian American struggles.

Note: Won in the Heritage Selection category at the 51st Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2024