Panel Mania: Last On His Feet: Jack Johnson and the Battle of the Century by Youssef Daoudi and Adrian Matejka.

The article focuses on a poetic visual nonfiction work that explores the July 4, 1910, boxing match between Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion, and Jim Jeffries, a retired white champion dubbed the "Great White Hope." Set against the backdrop of intense racial tensions and white supremacy, the book examines Johnson’s life, career, and defiant resistance to racism during the Jim Crow era. Through a non-linear narrative, it highlights Johnson’s boxing prowess, personal life, and business ventures, situating the fight as a pivotal moment in American racial history. The excerpt introduces readers to the historical context, the fighters, and the racial stakes of the event.