New Masters - by Shobo Coker (Paperback)

About the Book

"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."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS OF 2022, School Library Journal

"Readers will be hoping for more adventures in this expansive world." --School Library Journal (starred review)

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.

Review Quotes

"Competing factions from Earth and Jupiter fight for power and resources in this action-packed Afrofuturistic tale. The worldbuilding is stellar; the language, settings, and art for this story are firmly rooted in the cultures of African nations, making it an innovative entry in the realm of science fiction."-- "School Library Journal (starred review)"

"I had no idea, when we all picked this book for CfC, that, as good as it looked then, it would turn out this BEAUTIFUL. Amazing work!"--Charlie Adlard, The Walking Dead

"Blends exciting adventure, compelling drama, and rich Nigerian mythology to present a vibrant new take on Afrofuturism." --Graphic Policy

"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

About the Author

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.