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Character(s): Nelson Mandela

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Notes: Illustrations of Mandela at four stages of life. Cover design by The DesignWorks Group.

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First Line: Nelson Mandela

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Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)

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Character(s): Nelson Mandela

First Line: Nelson Mandela: The Authorized Comic Book

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Notes: Title page, front matter. Illustrations of Mandela from infancy to old age.

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Message From Nelson Mandela

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Writer(s): Nelson Mandela

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Genres: non-fiction

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Notes: Edited version of Mandela's remarks (October 28, 2005) on the launch of the comic book series collected herein.

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Notes: Illustration of Mandela's birthplace in Mveso.

A Son of the Eastern Cape

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Writer(s): Santa Buchanan; Andrew Smith

Penciller(s): Pitshou Mampa; Pascal Nzoni [Freehand Nzoni]; Sivuyile Matwa

Inker(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

Colorist(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

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Genres: biography, non-fiction

Character(s): Nelson Mandela [Rolihlahla]; Chief Mphakanyiswa; magistrate; Regent Jongintaba; Justice; Reverend Harris; Oliver Tambo; Dr. Alexander Kerr

Synopsis: Nelson Mandela is born into a chief's family, but when his father asserts his authority the magistrate confiscates his land, home, and cattle. After the death of Mandela's father, the Regent sponsors the young man's education, even at the almost-unprecedented university level, grooming him as a counselor to the king. Conflicts with the regent, and with the university principal, lead Mandela and Justice (the regent's son) to steal some of the regent's cattle, sell them, and escape to Johannesburg.

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Notes: Note that at various times and places, and at various stages of his life, Nelson Mandela was also called Rolihlahla [Troublemaker], Madiba, Buthi, David Motsamayi (an alias), or Dalibhunga.

Becoming a Leader

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Writer(s): Santa Buchanan; Andrew Smith

Penciller(s): Pitshou Mampa; Pascal Nzoni [Freehand Nzoni]; Sivuyile Matwa

Inker(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

Colorist(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

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Genres: biography, non-fiction

Character(s): Nelson Mandela; Walter Sisulu; Gaur Radebe; Justice; Evelyn Mase; Dr. Daniel Francois Malan; J. B. Marks; Chief Albert Luthuli

Synopsis: Mandela continues his studies, begins practicing law, marries, and becomes a father. But he is increasingly politicized, especially once Malan's new Nationalist government clamps down with even harsher oppression and segregation. Mandela and the A.N.C. demand African leadership in the struggle, but also form alliances. After a series of strikes and demonstrations -- some murderously put down -- Mandela and 155 other leaders are arrested for treason. Even as he is taken his wife, despairing of his incessant absences, has already decided to leave him.

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The Black Pimpernel

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Writer(s): Santa Buchanan; Andrew Smith

Penciller(s): Pitshou Mampa; Pascal Nzoni [Freehand Nzoni]; Sivuyile Matwa

Inker(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

Colorist(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

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Genres: biography, non-fiction

Character(s): Nelson Mandela; Winnie Madikizela [Winnie Mandela]; Oliver Tambo; Bram Fischer;

Synopsis: The treason trial lumbers along in fits and starts, while demonstrations are met with massacres. Eventually the court rejects charges against the defendants, but bans, apartheid, and arbitrary arrests continue. Mandela goes underground and continues organizing, becoming known as "the Black Pimpernel." At length the A.N.C. begins a program of sabotage under Mandela's command, even as Chief Luthuli receives the Nobel Prize.

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Notes: The Black Pimpernel plays on the name of the fictional Scarlet Pimpernel, who worked underground against the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution.

The Trialist

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Writer(s): Santa Buchanan; Andrew Smith

Penciller(s): Pitshou Mampa; Pascal Nzoni [Freehand Nzoni]; Sivuyile Matwa

Inker(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

Colorist(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

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Genres: biography, non-fiction

Character(s): Nelson Mandela; Oliver Tambo; Chief Albert Luthuli; Joe Slovo; Bram Fischer

Synopsis: Mandela slips from the country to meet African leaders and attend a conference. After his return he and other leaders are arrested; Mandela attends court in his leopardskin kaross. Sabotage accompanies his conviction. When the court dismisses new charges, police immediately re-arrest the defendants. In the next trial Mandela makes a dramatic speech, and others testify to having been tortured, but the court finds them guilty. They are haled to Robben Island for life.

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Prisoner 466/64

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Writer(s): Santa Buchanan; Andrew Smith

Penciller(s): Pitshou Mampa; Pascal Nzoni [Freehand Nzoni]; Sivuyile Matwa

Inker(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

Colorist(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

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Genres: biography, non-fiction

Character(s): Nelson Mandela; Winnie Mandela; Ahmed Kathrada [Kathy]; Helen Suzman; Warder Van Rensburg; Strini Moodley; Toivo Ja Toivo; warders

Synopsis: Mandela and his comrades suffer both torture and petty humiliation. They band together, acting collectively against their mistreatment and in pursuit of negotiations. They also use their close association to teach and to learn, and to work out plans and philosophies for the movement. They are cut of from their families almost entirely; Winnie Mandela suffers repeated banishment, bans, and arrests. Despite concealment and disinformation, news of their situation slowly reaches the outer world. After 18 years, Mandela is abruptly taken off the island.

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The Negotiator

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Writer(s): Santa Buchanan; Andrew Smith

Penciller(s): Pitshou Mampa; Pascal Nzoni [Freehand Nzoni]; Sivuyile Matwa

Inker(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

Colorist(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

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Genres: biography, non-fiction

Character(s): Nelson Mandela; Winnie Mandela; P. W. Botha; Ma Sisulu; Zindzi; Oliver Tambo; Kobie Coetsee; Jack Swart; Ahmed Katharda [Kathy]; F. W. De Klerk

Synopsis: Moved to a more salubrious prison, Mandela and his comrades gain increased communication with the outside world. The South African Nationalist government offers concessions in national life, and even grants a few, but the leaders of the movement refuse to compromise in exchange for the concessions. Demonstrations, sabotage, and international pressure continue. New president De Klerk begins making major concessions, including the legalization of all political parties and release of key prisoners. On February 11, 1990, after 27 years, Mandela goes free without preconditions.

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President-in-Waiting

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Writer(s): Santa Buchanan; Andrew Smith

Penciller(s): Pitshou Mampa; Pascal Nzoni [Freehand Nzoni]; Sivuyile Matwa

Inker(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

Colorist(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

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Genres: biography, non-fiction

Character(s): Nelson Mandela; Winnie Mandela; Joe Slovo; F. W. De Klerk; archbishop Desmond Tutu; Chief Buthelezi; Lucas Mangope

Synopsis: In freedom at last, Mandela enters into frustrating stop-and-go negotiations with the government, even as the armed struggle continues. Radical white conservatives fight against negotiations, while some African groups try to strike out on their own -- a movement promoted and even armed by the white radicals. Internal violence and police violence kill hundreds. Even so, Mandela receives the Nobel Peace Prize. Demcocratic elections are finally scheduled, campaigned for, and conducted. The A.N.C. wins a healthy majority, and De Klerk graciously concedes defeat. Power transfer is at hand.

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Mr. President

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Writer(s): Santa Buchanan; Andrew Smith

Penciller(s): Pitshou Mampa; Pascal Nzoni [Freehand Nzoni]; Sivuyile Matwa

Inker(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

Colorist(s): Richie Orphan; Pascal Nzoni; Sivuyile Matwa; Jose Jungo [King Jungo]; Pitshou Mampa; Sean Abbood

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Genres: biography, non-fiction

Character(s): Nelson Mandela; F. W. De Klerk; Walter Sisulu; Jesse Duarte; Barbara Masekela; Freene Ginwala; Mary Mxadana; Ahmed Kathrada [Kathy]; Graca Machel; Bill Clinton; Zelda La Grange

Synopsis: As president, Mandela struggles to bring together a country riven by hate, prejudice, resentment, opportunism, and fear. He is also repeatedly called upon to help end conflicts in other nations. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission brings out the wrongs of the past, without exacting revenge. Once Mandela retires he establishes several foundations to improve treatment of children, and to develop leadership and reconciliation. His legacy is in all our hands.

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Index

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Acknowledgments

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Character(s): Nelson Mandela

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Notes: Mandela in old age.

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Character(s): Nelson Mandela

First Line: You know that you are really famous the day that you discover that you have become a comic character.

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Notes: Back cover