Sundiata: A Legend of Africa

Will Eisner, the legendary pioneer of the graphic novel, turned his pen to the epic oral tradition of West Africa in this 2003 one-shot from NBM. Adapting the centuries-old story of Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire, Eisner brings his signature cinematic storytelling and humanistic warmth to a hero's journey of exile, destiny, and nation-building. The book stands as a testament to Eisner's enduring curiosity and skill, offering a concise yet powerful entry point into a foundational African legend from one of comics' greatest masters.