Comic book format explains Indian artifact repatriation law

“Journeys to Complete the Work” explains in comic book format the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and during San Diego Comic Fest, it was also the title of an April 21 presentation, which included San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians member Olivia Chilcote.

Chilcote, who is a professor of American Indian Studies at San Diego State University, was joined by archaeological illustrator and comics writer John Swogger on the panel, which explained the comic-style book intended to provide museums, archaeologists, and tribal members with references which link the legal and per...