Who Circled the Globe in Seventy-Two Days? Nellie Bly: A Who HQ Graphic Novel

Melanie Gillman, Rebecca Mock

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Who Circled the Globe in Seventy-Two Days? Nellie Bly: A Who HQ Graphic Novel

Who Circled the Globe in Seventy-Two Days? Nellie Bly: A Who HQ Graphic Novel

Melanie Gillman, Rebecca Mock

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Follow trailblazing journalist Nellie Bly on a record-breaking trip around the world in this exciting graphic novel about one of America's first female investigative reporters.

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

Discover how Nellie Bly made headlines in 1889 with one of her most iconic and sensational stunts--a world record-setting race around the globe. A story of daring, adventure, and pushing boundaries, this graphic novel highlights how Nellie Bly challenged traditional gender norms and helped pave the way for women in journalism. Atmospheric full-color illustrations bring this sharp narrative to life, immersing readers in Nellie's globe-trotting exploits.

About the Author

Melanie Gillman (they/them) is a graphic novelist and colored pencil artist who specializes in queer and trans comics for middle grade and YA readers. They are the creator of several graphic novels, including As the Crow Flies, Stage Dreams, and Other Ever Afters. Their work has won numerous awards, including a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, an Excellence in Graphic Literature Award, and a Stonewall Honor Award. In addition to their comics work, they also are a professor at California College of the Arts, where they teach classes in the comics MFA program.

Rebecca Mock (they/them) is a New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning comic book artist and illustrator, known for illustrating adventure and fantasy comics such as Salt Magic and Compass South as well as contemporary comics such as Dare You to Dance. They also work as a background artist for animation and as an adjunct professor at FIT's illustration MFA program. In addition to reading comics and historical nonfiction, they love opera and ballet. Rebecca lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Find them on Instagram @rebeccamock.

Publishing Information

Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Pub date: 2026-08-11
Length: 64 pages

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