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Martin Luther King Jr.
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Creation & Design

Martin Luther King Jr. was inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and the Christian doctrine of love and nonviolence.

Early Years

King was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and was educated at Morehouse College, Crozer Theological Seminary, and Boston University, where he earned a Ph.D. in systematic theology.

Character Development

King's philosophy evolved from a focus on racial equality to a broader vision of social justice, encompassing economic rights and anti-war activism.

Cultural Reception

King is widely celebrated as a national hero and a symbol of the struggle for civil rights, receiving numerous accolades posthumously.

Character Details

Real Name:
Michael Luther King Jr.
First Appearance:
Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
Aliases:
MLK, Dr. King, The Reverend
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Montgomery Improvement Association
Abilities:
Oratory skills, Leadership, Nonviolent protest
Equipment:
Speeches, Public demonstrations
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
The Fellowship of Reconciliation ⋅ 1958
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Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
 
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$30
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$100
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$300

Key Facts

One-shot educational comic book that told the Rosa Parks bus incident story to teach non-violent resistance in a politically-charged atmosphere

Other stories include a brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr. and Ghandi's independence protest

Reprinted in Spanish and Arabic

First print run was 250,000 and can be identified by the copper-coated staples

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