King #1
This collection brings together the complete run of the 1993 series 'King' from Fantagraphics, a satirical and surreal comic by writer/artist Richard Sala. The story follows a mysterious and menacing figure known only as King, whose bizarre adventures blend horror, dark humor, and pulp-inspired storytelling in Sala's distinctive, expressionistic style.
In "The Attestors," Ho Che Anderson presents a compelling portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as he navigates the pressures of leadership, balancing personal moments with the weight of a movement. Set during a pivotal gathering in New York City, King faces scrutiny from established figures while steadfastly advancing the SCLC’s voting rights campaign. With striking artwork and a grounded narrative, this issue captures a defining chapter in a life dedicated to change.
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As head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, King meets leaders of established organizations in New York City. In a tense meeting they challenge him on his ego, but he insists that the SCLC will continue. He takes advantage of the trip for dalliance with an admirer, but the group's voting rights drive pushes ahead despite fierce resistance.
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