In stores today: ‘The Original Johnson: Book 1’
One hundred and one years ago this Saturday, a black man shook the world and did what many believed to be impossible.
Today, his story is available in finer comic book retailers across America.
The Original Johnson, Book 1 is Trevor Von Eeden’s personal and heartfelt graphic
novel biography of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight
champion of the world, international celebrity, and the most
controversial American of his time. This is the artistic achievement of
Trevor’s career,
more than four years in the making and worth every moment. We are proud to be able to make this book available to you.
For those of you who have been following it online, the printed edition is actually ahead of where the online edition is, so there’s additional incentive for you.
And yes, this makes an excellent gift for Christmas, Boxing Day (sorry) or the second day of Kwanzaa– because if there was ever a black man who embodied the principles of self-determination, it was John Arthur Johnson.