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Louis Riel is a historical biography in comics by Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown , published as a book in 2003 after serializion in 1999 -- 2003 .. Chester Brown. Chester Brown. comics. comics. Louis Riel. Louis Riel. The story deals with Metis rebel leader Louis Riel 's antagonistic relationship with the newly established Canadian government .. Metis. Metis people ( Canada ). Louis Riel. Louis Riel. Canadian government. Canadian Confederation. It begins shortly before the 1869 Red River Rebellion , and ends with Riel 's 1885 hanging for high treason .. Red River Rebellion. Red River Rebellion. high treason. Treason Act 1351. The book explores Riel 's possible schizophrenia -- he believed God had named him Prophet of the New World , destined to lead the Metis people to freedom .. Metis. Metis people ( Canada ). schizophrenia. schizophrenia. The work is noted for its emotional disengagement , its intentionally flat dialogue , and a minimalist drawing style inspired by that of Harold Gray 's comic strip Little Orphan Annie .. Harold Gray. Harold Gray. Little Orphan Annie. Little Orphan Annie. Unusual for comics of the time , it includes a full scholarly apparatus  : a foreword , index , bibliography , and end notes .. comics. comics. The lengthy , hand-lettered appendix provides insight into Brown 's creative process and biases and highlights where he changed historical facts to create a more engaging story , such as incorporating a conspiracy theory not widely accepted by historians .. Brown became interested in the issue of property rights while researching the book , which led to a public change in his politics from anarchism to libertarianism .. anarchism. anarchism. libertarianism. libertarianism. Although Brown intended it to be published only in book form , his publisher had him first serialize Louis Riel as a comic book , which lasted ten issues .. Louis Riel. Louis Riel. The series was the first comic book to receive a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts .. Canada Council for the Arts. Canada Council. It won a favourable critical reception and three Harvey Awards .. The serialization sold poorly , but the book version was a surprise bestseller .. Its success played a major part in gaining shelf space for serious graphic novels in mainstream North American bookstores .