Congressman John Lewis

Comics Alliance Gift Guide: Comics For Political Activists
Comics Alliance Gift Guide: Comics For Political Activists
Comics Alliance Gift Guide: Comics For Political Activists
We live in politically charged times, and it seems that more people are finding their voice and speaking out about the very many negative aspects of modern politics and politicians. If you have someone in your life that seeks to shake up the system and speak truth to power, we've assembled a holiday gift guide packed with comics perfect for the dissident in you life.
Weekender: Tezuka Prize Nominees, ‘Goldie Vance’ and Shamsia Hassani
Weekender: Tezuka Prize Nominees, ‘Goldie Vance’ and Shamsia Hassani
Weekender: Tezuka Prize Nominees, ‘Goldie Vance’ and Shamsia Hassani
What a week! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to sit back and read some comics. The weekend is finally here, and the world can relax and rest once more — but the comics industry has been busy too, you know, and the last seven days have seen a flurry of comics-based news and announcements fly past at high speed. ComicsAlliance has got your back, though: when it comes to comics, we never slow down, so here’s a look back and just what’s been going on. New comics, new stories, new podcasts, new art being made — it’s all part of the ComicsAlliance Weekender!
ComicsAlliance's Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2015: Saturday
ComicsAlliance's Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2015: Saturday
ComicsAlliance's Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2015: Saturday
San Diego Comic-Con is underway, bringing over 130,000 people to enjoy the pop culture extravaganza taking place inside and outside the convention center. There is a lot to see and do every day during SDCC. More likely than not, if you don't go in with a plan for experiencing the things that you most want to check out, you'll miss them!
Congressman John Lewis Talks To Rachel Maddow About 'March'
Congressman John Lewis Talks To Rachel Maddow About 'March'
Congressman John Lewis Talks To Rachel Maddow About 'March'
Despite her obligations as a television host, a political pundit, and a celebrated author, Rachel Maddow still manages to find time in her schedule to catch up on the comics she loves. An avid comics consumer, Maddow has written introductions for comics (Greg Rucka and JH Williams III's Batwoman) as well as spread the word of graphic novels she loves to any member of congress who will listen. So w
Congressman John Lewis And Andrew Aydin 'March' Interview
Congressman John Lewis And Andrew Aydin 'March' Interview
Congressman John Lewis And Andrew Aydin 'March' Interview
My parents were born, poor and black, in the south in 1943. My father was two years younger than Emmet Till, and my mother was living in Alabama when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus. When I was a kid, my father would tell me about the Civil Rights movement, and the people who helped shape it. He'd tell me stories about Martin Luther King Jr. and Roy Wilkins, about Rosa Parks and C
Congressman John Lewis Attends Comic-Con To Promote 'March'
Congressman John Lewis Attends Comic-Con To Promote 'March'
Congressman John Lewis Attends Comic-Con To Promote 'March'
  At this year's Comic-Con, a real life hero got a standing ovation. When Congressman John Lewis was introduced to a packed hall room at a panel dedicated to his upcoming autobiographical graphic novel March, every single person in the room stood and applauded.  And after a lengthy ovation, Congressman Lewis -- a Civil Rights icon, the last surviving member of the group who spoke at the March on
Top Shelf Teams With Civil Rights Legend John Lewis To Publish New Graphic Novel ‘March’
Top Shelf Teams With Civil Rights Legend John Lewis To Publish New Graphic Novel ‘March’
Top Shelf Teams With Civil Rights Legend John Lewis To Publish New Graphic Novel ‘March’
Congressman John Lewis is a living legend. A more than 25 year veteran of the United States Congress, Lewis was one of the original Freedom Riders. He's also the sole living member of the Big Six -- leaders of six of the significant civil rights organizations active during the height of the civil rights movement -- whose members included Dr...