Pelé

Pelé (1984–present, Academic Industries) is a single-issue comic from the mid-80s that spotlights the legendary Brazilian footballer's life and career. Published as part of a series of sports biographies, it captures the global icon's rise from poverty to World Cup glory. The issue is most closely associated with its publisher's straightforward, educational approach to nonfiction comics. While brief, it stands as a unique, period-specific tribute to one of soccer's greatest figures.