Helfer and DuBurke have collaborated on a superior work. Helfer has successfully highlighted the life of one of American History’s most controversial figures. Key events include his early childhood, run-ins with the law, his split with the Nation of Islam (NOI), his relationship with Muhammad Ali, and his brief meeting with Martin Luther King Jr., and his conversion to a more peaceful path.The most important part the work is Malcolm’s struggle with the founder of the NOI Elijah Muhammad. The graphic depiction allows the reader to understand the traits and motives of Muhammad and Malcolm. What transpired can be applied to just about any split in an organization.
This book proves that graphic novels can serve as an appropriate means to relate the lives of important figures and events. Hopefully, similar works will follow. Other titles about Malcolm X include Spike Lee’s movie and the award winning biography by Alex Haley.
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