What Ended the Golden Age of Airships? The Hindenburg Disaster: A Who HQ Graphic Novel

by Chris Kindred, Ru Xu (Illustrator), Who HQ

Overview

Discover how the Hindenburg’s last flight changed the future of flying in this dynamic graphic novel by author Chris Kindred and Edgar- and Ignatz-nominated illustrator Ru Xu.

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

A story of technological innovation, multimedia impact, and human survival, this graphic novel gives readers a glimpse into the luxury experience aboard the Hindenburg before it all comes crashing down. Follow the journeys of cabin boy Werner Franz in the air and reporter Herbert Morrison on the ground as the airship flies toward disaster—ending the era of lighter-than-air travel. This gripping narrative is brought to life by vivid full-color illustrations that will transport readers to this historic day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798217142286
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	04/21/2026
Series:	Who HQ Graphic Novels
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Chris Kindred (they/them) is an author, illustrator, and game designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Their work has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Nib, the History Channel, FIYAH literary magazine, and an upcoming graphic novel with First Second Books. Kindred also writes and consults for video games, contributing narrative consultation to over ten indie and AAA titles in the past few years. In 2020, they received their MFA from NYU Game Center, with a focus in storytelling for analog and digital games.

Ru Xu graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design and went on to create the graphic novel series NewsPrints with Scholastic’s Graphix imprint and then Status Royale with VIZ Media. NewsPrints and its sequel EndGames have been nominated for an Edgar and an Ignatz. Currently, Ru also works on a semi-animated webcomic called Saint for Rent, which has been nominated for a Reuben. Ru’s work tends to focus on characters who don’t fit conventional gender roles. Other personal interests include historical fiction, writing fanfic, and fat birds. Visit Ru online at ruemxu.com.