LEAP Hero Comics List
MANSA MUSA
LEAP Hero: Mansa Musa – The Richest King in History
Step into the legendary story of Mansa Musa, the Emperor of Mali and one of the most powerful rulers the world has ever known. This beautifully illustrated comic brings to life the rise of Mali’s golden empire, Mansa Musa’s famous pilgrimage to Mecca, and his legacy of wealth, faith, and learning that still inspires Africa and the world today.
Told in a timeless, sepia-toned style, LEAP Hero: Mansa Musa is more than a history lesson—it’s a celebration of African greatness, resilience, and vision. Perfect for readers of all ages who want to learn, be inspired, and connect with Africa’s heroic past.
📖 Features:
10 richly illustrated chapters + epilogue
Historically accurate storytelling with a modern, inspiring touch
A perfect gift for students, educators, and lovers of African history
Bring home the light of Mali’s golden age and let the story of Mansa Musa inspire a new generation of dreamers and leaders. 🌍✨
Sir Dawda
📘 Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara
Sir Dawda was the founding father of modern Gambia and its first president. A trained veterinarian turned statesman, he led the country to independence in 1965 and guided it for over three decades. Known for his moderate leadership, emphasis on democracy, and efforts to keep The Gambia peaceful and stable, he is remembered as a pioneer of African nation-building.
Thomas Sankara
📘 Thomas Sankara: Africa’s Revolutionary Flame
Thomas Sankara, often called "Africa’s Che Guevara," was a revolutionary leader and president of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987. He championed self-reliance, women’s rights, environmental protection, and anti-imperialism. His bold reforms—renaming the nation from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso, meaning “Land of Upright People”—inspired generations. Though his life was cut short by assassination, his legacy of justice, dignity, and independence endures.
Haile Salassi
📘 Haile Selassie: Lion of Judah
The story of Ethiopia’s emperor and global symbol of African resistance comes to life in this richly illustrated comic. From fighting colonial powers to inspiring the Rastafari movement, Haile Selassie’s legacy as a defender of African sovereignty is honored in every frame.
Booker T Washington
📘 Booker T. Washington: Voice of a New Era
From slavery to statesmanship, Booker T. Washington’s journey is one of strategic brilliance and bold leadership. This comic biography illustrates his rise, his founding of Tuskegee Institute, and his role in reshaping African American education and economic empowerment.
Harriet Tubman
📘 Harriet Tubman: The Underground General
Follow the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman — from her childhood in slavery to her heroic missions on the Underground Railroad. A vivid, visual journey through resistance, resilience, and revolutionary courage, this comic tells the story of the woman known as the “Moses of Her People.”
Louis Latamire
Lewis Latimer: Inventor in the Shadows
Lewis Latimer was a brilliant inventor and draftsman whose work helped illuminate the modern world. A son of formerly enslaved parents, he worked alongside inventors like Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, holding multiple patents, including for the carbon filament in the light bulb. Latimer’s intellect and perseverance made him a hidden giant in America’s scientific legacy.
Malcomn X
Malcolm X
"Voice of Black Liberation"
Malcolm X was a revolutionary thinker, human rights advocate, and fearless orator who championed Black empowerment, self-defense, and Pan-African unity. Rising from a troubled past, he transformed into a leading voice of the Nation of Islam before evolving into a global figure fighting against oppression everywhere. His legacy is one of uncompromising resistance, truth-telling, and transformation.
Martin Luther King
📘 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Dreamer of Justice
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a visionary leader, Baptist minister, and Nobel Peace Prize winner who led the American Civil Rights Movement through nonviolence and civil disobedience. Known for his timeless “I Have a Dream” speech, King mobilized millions in the fight against racial injustice, economic inequality, and war. His legacy lives on as a symbol of peace, courage, and hope.
Black Panthers
📘 Black Panther Party: Power to the People
This gripping comic book chronicles the rise of the Black Panther Party, its radical community programs, and its battle against systemic oppression. Featuring iconic figures like Huey Newton, Bobby Seale, Stokely Carmichael, and Assata Shakur, it sheds light on their sacrifices and the legacy that still burns today.
Black Wall Street
📘 Tulsa: The Rise and Ruin of Black Wall Street
Explore the inspiring rise and tragic destruction of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This comic captures the brilliance of the African American community, its economic achievements, and the 1921 massacre that tried to silence its progress. A powerful lesson in resilience, memory, and rebuilding.