Ghetto Brother: Warrior to Peacemaker

Based on the true story of Benjy Melendez, founder of the Ghetto Brothers gang in 1970s New York, this graphic novel chronicles his journey from street violence to peace activism. Written by Julian Voloj and illustrated by Claudia Ahlering, the single-issue work from NBM explores how a gang leader helped broker a landmark truce between rival crews in the Bronx. It’s a focused, intimate portrait of transformation set against the backdrop of hip-hop’s earliest days.