King #1
"Les témoins" marks a pivotal moment in King’s journey, spotlighting the complex pressures facing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 2003. Written by Ho Che Anderson and Anne Martinetti, and illustrated in full by Anderson—pencils, inks, and colors—this issue captures a tense gathering in New York City where King confronts skepticism from established leaders, all while navigating personal temptation and the relentless push for voting rights. The cover, also by Anderson, sets the tone with a stark, intimate portrait that hints at the weight of leadership.
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As head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, King meets leaders of established organizations in New York City. In a tense meeting they challenge him on his ego, but he insists that the SCLC will continue. He takes advantage of the trip for dalliance with an admirer, but the group's voting rights drive pushes ahead despite fierce resistance.
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