Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
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Title
Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
Description
Educational comic book published by the Fellowship of Reconciliation following the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
The comic book advocates for the principles of nonviolence and teaches methods of nonviolent resistance. It was produced by the studio of artist Al Capp, who admired Dr. King.
Civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis read and was inspired by this work as a teenager.
The comic book advocates for the principles of nonviolence and teaches methods of nonviolent resistance. It was produced by the studio of artist Al Capp, who admired Dr. King.
Civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis read and was inspired by this work as a teenager.
Creator
Resnick, Benton and Hassler, Alfred (writers)
Barry, Sy (artist)
Barry, Sy (artist)
Source
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Date
1958
Contributor
Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, VCU Libraries
Rights
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Notes
Learn more:
Aydin, A. (2013). Cover Story: The comic book that changed the world. Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story's vital role in the Civil Rights Movement. Creative Loafing.
Bello, G. (2012, July 19). A Comic Book for Social Justice: John Lewis. Publishers Weekly
Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR-USA). Martin Luther King and The Montgomery Story Curriculum and Study Guide
Mammy Yokum and the Great Dogpatch Mystery, Social Welfare History Image Portal.
Comics on a Mission: Educational and Public Service Comics, Social Welfare History Image Portal
Aydin, A. (2013). Cover Story: The comic book that changed the world. Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story's vital role in the Civil Rights Movement. Creative Loafing.
Bello, G. (2012, July 19). A Comic Book for Social Justice: John Lewis. Publishers Weekly
Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR-USA). Martin Luther King and The Montgomery Story Curriculum and Study Guide
Mammy Yokum and the Great Dogpatch Mystery, Social Welfare History Image Portal.
Comics on a Mission: Educational and Public Service Comics, Social Welfare History Image Portal
Collection
Citation
Resnick, Benton and Hassler, Alfred (writers)
Barry, Sy (artist), “Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story,” Social Welfare History Image Portal, accessed December 21, 2024, https://images.socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/items/show/292.