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Juni Ba's Djeliya is a stunning graphic novel retelling, recontextualization, and remix of the West African Sundiata epic of Mandé origin.
Inspired by West African folklore and stories handed over centuries, this unique graphic novel follows the adventures of Mansour Keita, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa Kouyaté, his loyal Djeli, or 'royal storyteller' as they journey to meet the great wizard who destroyed their...
Inspired by West African folklore and stories handed over centuries, this unique graphic novel follows the adventures of Mansour Keita, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa Kouyaté, his loyal Djeli, or 'royal storyteller' as they journey to meet the great wizard who destroyed their...
2) Oksi
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Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"From the heart of Finnish folklore comes a breathtaking tale of mothers, daughters, stars and legends, and the old gods and the new."--Amazon.
3) Tin Man
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Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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A YA graphic novel about unlikely friendsâa tin man seeking a heart and a high schooler trying to come to terms with the death of her grandmother
In Justin Madsonâs debut graphic novel, Tin Man, a girl and her brother befriend the titular Tin Man with unexpected results. Solar is in her last year of high school and is reeling from the recent death of her grandmother. She has abandoned her plans for the future and fallen in
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Iyanu volume 1
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Iyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities spoken of in the folklore of her people. It is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an "age of wonders", as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of destruction! The Corrupt -- cursed wildlife and strange, divine beasts -- are determined to destroy humanity, unless Iyanu can stop them.
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Savage beard of She Dwarf volume 1
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"She Dwarf believes herself to be the last dwarf in existence. Hoping to find evidence to the contrary, She Dwarf sets out on a mission to find the lost dwarven city of Dammerung. But Dammerung isn't on any map and will not be easily found. Strong forces stand in She Dwarf's way. Begrudgingly forced to take on a partner to aid in her mission, She Dwarf is joined by war barbarian, Hack Battler. Together, the pair will face vengeful shorcs, sludge demons,...
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Ys, city of wealth and wonder, has a history of dark secrets. Queen Malgven used magic to raise the great walls that keep Ys safe from the tumultuous sea. But after the queen's inexplicable death, her daughters drift apart. Rozenn, the heir to the throne, spends her time on the moors communing with wild animals, while Dahut, the youngest, enjoys the splendors of royal life and is eager to take part in palace intrigue. When Rozenn and Dahut's bond...
Author
Series
Iyanu volume 1
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The orphan Iyanu is thrust into the wildlands beyond the safety of the walls of her home! She must quickly learn to work with an exile and the people of the Riverlands Settlement if she hopes to save her mentor. Meanwhile, Chancellor Nuro finalizes a diabolical plan that threatens to destroy the entirety of Yorubaland in his greedy hunt to capture Iyanu, also known now as the Chosen One!"--Publisher.
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