Golden Legacy #1

"The Saga of Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Birth of Haiti" in Golden Legacy #1 (1966) presents a bold, historically grounded tale from writer Bertram Fitzgerald and artist Leo Carty, whose dynamic interior art brings the story to life. This issue offers a rare deep dive into the overlooked legacy of Estevanico—known as "Little Stephen"—the Moroccan explorer from Azemmour who, as a servant in Spain, became the first African to set foot on the North American continent. The cover, also by Leo Carty, captures the moment with striking detail, marking this 25-cent comic as a standout in early independent publishing.