Malika: Warrior Queen Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)

Malika: Warrior Queen Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)
Roye Okupe, Chima Kalu, Raphael Kazeem
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Trade Paperback
h258 x 168mm - 336pg
9 Sep 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781506723082
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**Part of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology-created by the best Nigerian comics talent!**Following the exploits of queen and military commander Malika, who struggles to keep the peace in her ever-expanding empire, Azzaz, this historical fantasy is set in fifteenth-century West Africa and created by an all-star team from Nigeria. Growing up as a prodigy, Malika inherits the crown from her father in an incredibly unusual way, splitting the kingdom of Azzaz in half. After years of civil war, Malika finally unites all of Azzaz, expanding it into one of the largest empires in all of West Africa--but expansion will not come without its costs. Enemies begin to rise within her council, and Azzaz catches the attention of one of the most feared superpowers the world has ever known- the Ming Dynasty! As Malika fights to win the clandestine war within the walls of her empire, she must also turn her attention to an indomitable and treacherous foe with plans to vanquish her entire people. Malika- Warrior Queen Volume 1 also features bonus stories "Malika- Dragon Trials" and "WindMaker- Birth of a King"-and a new "behind the scenes" section!"Our mission is and always has been about empowering African creatives and storytelling while bringing both to a global audience. " - Roye Okupe, Founder/Creative Director at YouNeek Studios
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012, an avenue that would allow him to pursue his dream of creating a diverse library of superheroes. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, 2D/3D animated short films, TV commercials, show openers, music videos and much more. These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions such as being #5 on Ventures Africa' s list of 40 African innovators to watch (2016) as well as being part of NewAfrican Magazines' 100 most influential Africans two years in a row (2016 & 2017). With the superhero genre currently at the height of popularity, Roye has made it a goal to create a connected universe of heroes, with origins from locations that are currently neglected and/or ignored. In August 2015, Roye released his debut graphic novel titled- E. X. O. The Legend of Wale Williams Part One, a superhero story set in a futuristic Nigeria. E. X. O. was received with critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian, ABC7, BBC, The Huffington Post, Mashabe and more! Roye' s sophomore graphic novel- Malika - Warrior Queen was also received with critical acclaim, selling more than 40,000 copies of its chapter one special during Diamond Comic' s Free Comic Book Day (2017). Both books have gone on to win several awards including a Glyph Comic Award (2017) and a Heruica Character Creation Award (2017).
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781506723082
Published: 9 Sep 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Dark Horse Comics
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 258mm
Width: 168mm
Pages: 336

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