Mandela Launches Series of Comic Books

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Former President Nelson Mandela launched the first edition Friday of a series of comic books about his life aimed at encouraging young South Africans to read.

“You know you are really famous when becoming a comic character,” the 87-year-old anti-apartheid icon joked at his Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg.

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But wait, what’s the response from my pal Josh, who is online right now?

JoshInVegas: I can’t wait ’til he fights the Red Skull.
JoshInVegas: With his secret weapon: Winnie.