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Martin Luther King Junior was one of the most influential and well known leaders in the history of America. Ezcomics has captured the life of MLK in a comic format making it more enjoyable and knowledgeable at the same time. This comic is intended to make history and its leaders interesting for kids ages 7 and up. He was the main leader in the Civil Rights movement in America. Throughout his life, MLK fought for the well being of African American people. He felt that white and black people should have equal rights. MLK was born on January 15th, 1929. He attended the Morehouse College following in the footsteps of his Grandfather and Father. He secured a degree in Philosophy. Later on, he joined Boston University as a student. MLK was very much impressed and influenced by the non-violence principles of Mahatma Gandhi. He even visited India later on in his life. He used similar principles in his struggle for equality in America. Incident such as Montgomery Bus Boycott, bombing of his house, stabbing by Izolla Curry and his speech at Lincoln memorial are some important incidents in his life. During his fight, he was arrested a lot of times and put in jail. Because of his continuous struggle, MLK also received recognition and awards such as Man of the Year in 1963 by Time magazine and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. His speeches and quotes such as I have a dream that one day blacks and whites shall live in harmony are famous throughout the American society. MLK was assassinated at a very young age of 39. This incident had caused lots of riots and disturbance all over the nation. MLK will be remembered not only in America but also throughout the world as a great man who helped in building a nation of equality. MLK will live through his principles forever. Ezcomics has tried to simplify all his principles and the events occurred in his life making it interesting for anyone to read. So go ahead and experience the life of MLK through comics.