The Original Johnson #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first arc of The Original Johnson, a biographical comic series from IDW that chronicles the life and career of legendary athlete and actor Jim Brown. Written and illustrated by Trevor Von Eeden, it covers Brown's early years, his rise to football stardom, and his transition into Hollywood. The collection presents a detailed, visually striking portrait of a complex and influential figure in sports and entertainment history.
The Original Johnson #1, written and illustrated by Trevor Von Eeden with cover art by Von Eeden, chronicles the early life of Jack Johnson in the late 19th century, capturing his rise as a boxer amid the deep currents of racial prejudice. As he fights for recognition in the ring, his marriage to Mary Austin—a union that defies the era’s rigid social boundaries—creates tension with his family and tests his resolve.
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