A review by noskills
Malcolm X: A Graphic Biography by Randy DuBurke, Andy Helfer

challenging dark emotional informative tense medium-paced

2.5

A graphic biography seems ideal for those unfamiliar with the life of this prominent black activist. However, it heavily emphasizes Malcolm's traumas, as opposed to his thoughts and actions. The latter half of the book leans heavily on his relationship and subsequent fall-out with Elijah Muhammad, so the uninitiated will likely not have a clear understanding of how and why Malcolm achieved such importance in various Black communities (and why so many white power-holders saw him as a threat). More focus could have been given on his speeches, actions, and networking, as well as his reception across the country.

The art is nice, tho.