New Masters
Published on 25. October 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-5343-2338-4 (ISBN)
Description
School Library Journal's "Best Graphic Novels of 2022" List
Creators for Creators' 2019 grant recipients, Nigerian brothers Shobo and Shof Coker, present New Masters, a groundbreaking blend of science fiction, adventure, drama, and vibrant Afrofuturism. In a striking vision of West Africa under the thumb of alien colonizers, a motley crew of outcasts find themselves caught up in a power struggle for control of an ancient artifact with immense power.
Collects New Masters issues #1-6.
Creators for Creators' 2019 grant recipients, Nigerian brothers Shobo and Shof Coker, present New Masters, a groundbreaking blend of science fiction, adventure, drama, and vibrant Afrofuturism. In a striking vision of West Africa under the thumb of alien colonizers, a motley crew of outcasts find themselves caught up in a power struggle for control of an ancient artifact with immense power.
Collects New Masters issues #1-6.
Reviews / Votes
"I had no idea, when we all picked this book forCfC, that, as good as it looked then, it would turn out this BEAUTIFUL. Amazing
work!" -Charlie Adlard, The Walking Dead "It's immediately obvious
the two [Shobo and Shof Coker] are passionate about the world they are building.
They are incorporating different aspects of their culture: shared mythology,
religion, history... The variety of African influences is evident and
aesthetically the book is a fantastic dictionary of Afrofuturist elements."
-Black Nerd Problems "Shobo and Shof give us an original, beautifully
crafted sci-fi with New Masters. It's an incredible debut from a
distinctly African perspective. Shof's rhythmic storytelling, palettes, and
world building visuals perfectly seam with Shobo's intriguing cast of heroes,
cut throats, and politicians like only brothers can. Immerse yourself in this
new world, you won't regret it!" -Nick Dragotta, East of
West "Blends exciting adventure, compelling drama, and rich Nigerian mythology to present a vibrant new take on Afrofuturism." -Graphic Policy
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Fullerton
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 16 years
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 167 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
404 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5343-2338-4 (9781534323384)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Shobo Coker is a videogame developer and writer of African science fiction and fantasy from Lagos, Nigeria.
He co-created the Afrofuturist science fiction comic NEW MASTERS at Image, the Kickstarter comic Outcasts of Jupiter, and the all-ages adventure comic Buckhead.
He is a recipient of the 2019 Creators for Creators Grant and spends much of his time writing comics and videogames and researching the mythology, religious concepts, and history of the Yoruba people.
He co-created the Afrofuturist science fiction comic NEW MASTERS at Image, the Kickstarter comic Outcasts of Jupiter, and the all-ages adventure comic Buckhead.
He is a recipient of the 2019 Creators for Creators Grant and spends much of his time writing comics and videogames and researching the mythology, religious concepts, and history of the Yoruba people.