Congressman and Civil Rights legend John Lewis went to Comic-Con dressed as a real-life hero: Himself
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Congressman John Lewis is the last living member of the "Big Six" of the Civil Rights movement's March on Washington - a group that included Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in its members.
54 years ago today, I was beaten along w/ several Freedom Riders as we attempted to enter the Montgomery bus station. pic.twitter.com/M9voYdkBYV
- John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) May 20, 2015
In recent years, he's also become a regular attendee of comic book conventions, most notably San Diego Comic-Con - which he appeared at for the second consecutive year last weekend.
The reason? His gripping, award-winning graphic novel trilogy "March," an autobiographical account of Lewis' life and how he became involved in the Civil Rights movement. Co-written by Lewis' assistant, Andrew Aydin, with art by Nate Powell, two volumes have been released so far - and they bear the distinction of being the first comic book ever written by a sitting Congressman.
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He even cosplayed as himself.
@repjohnlewis went full-concept yesterday, even packing his backpack with the same contents as Bloody Sunday. #SDCC pic.twitter.com/Fu0MSenhWg
- Nate Powell (@Nate_Powell_Art) July 12, 2015
Congressman Lewis went to Comic-Con wearing a jacket and backpack identical to what he wore during the "Bloody Sunday" march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama - the events at the center of the film "Selma."
According to The Washington Post's Michael Cavna - whose account of Lewis' Comic-Con appearance is worth reading in full - a group of local third graders were brought to the convention to see Lewis speak.
.@repjohnlewis at Comic-Con: "let's bring about a nonviolent revolution in America again." pic.twitter.com/ANw9JTQjUC
- TopShelfProductions (@topshelfcomix) July 11, 2015
So Lewis decided to recreate another little bit of history at Comic-Con. Hand-in-hand, from the panel room to the show floor, Lewis and the children did exactly what Lewis did when he last wore a coat and backpack like those on his back at the convention.
They marched.
I had the opportunity to recreate what I wore on March 7, 1965 and march with some amazing young people. pic.twitter.com/0zjGj4jv86
- John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) July 12, 2015
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