Credits
Writer(s):
Trevor Von Eeden
Penciller(s):
Trevor Von Eeden
Inker(s):
Trevor Von Eeden; Don Hillsman II
Colorist(s):
George Freeman; Glenn Hauman
Letterer(s):
Marc Alan Fishman
Subject Matter
Genres:
biography, sports
Feature(s):
The Original Johnson
Character(s):
Jack Johnson; James Figg; Bill Richmond; Tom Molineaux; Jim Mace; John L. Sullivan; Jim Corbett; Bob "Rusty" Fitzsimmons; James J. Jeffries; Joe Choynski; Joe Jeanette; Jim Scanlan; Josh Mills; "New York" Jack O'Brien; George Gardiner; Sam McVey; "Denver" Ed Martin; Sam Langiord; "Mexican" Pete Everett; Frank Childs; Clarabella Kerr; Mary Austin; William J. Bryant; Dominique St. John; Joe Grimm; Tommy Burns; Hugh D. McIntosh; Etta Terry Duryea; Lucille Cameron; Jess Willard
First Line:
Jack Johnson was becoming the world's best heavyweight boxer --
Synopsis:
Jack Johnson continues to climb the ranks in boxing, profiting from instructions given by Joe Choynski. However, his first marriage dissolves due to his infidelities. In 1908, Johnson defeats Tommy Burns for the title of heavyweight champion of the world, then defends himself against James J. Jeffries when he contests the match. Johnson mostly retires from boxing, but has made enemies and is finally brought down by the Mann Act; Johnson fights Jess Willard in 1915 to pay off his debts, loses, then retires from public life.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
132