BRUTALIZER OF GODS #1 is a Nigerian Revenge Against Gods story

Like Conan, Thor, and even, Kratos from God of War – Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods is an epic story about violence and immortality. A Nigerian tackle what occurs to a man who had every little thing stripped away from him by the gods, the sequence is a spin on the darkish fantasy style created by author Murewa Ayodele and options artwork by the gifted Dotun Akande.

“Every generation or so, a new opportunity presents itself to shatter, and then slowly rebuild, the foundations of the mythic genre tropes that we hold dear and, in so doing, make them stronger than ever before. What Murewa and Dotun are creating with AKOGUN is one of those rare, special moments,” mentioned Hunter Gorinson, President and writer of Oni Press. “For the first time, two Nigerian creators are recasting the distinctly Westernized mode of no-holds-barred barbarian-driven sword and sorcery storytelling through a distinctly African lens – capturing an entirely new pantheon of gods and monsters in the process.”

“According to Yoruba mythology, we were all made by a drunk god, and during one of his drunken stupor, he made horrific monsters also. The first of the gods to visit this new, twisted world was the erratic god of war,” mentioned author Ayodele. “When we discovered this little bit of our culture’s mythology, we knew we wanted to tell a gritty fantastical story set in this primordial African world — a world of barbarous violence, monstrous creatures, and gods who give in to primal, destructive urges.”

“I can’t wait for fans of the medium to have this book in their hands. It’s dark fantasy from dark fantasy lovers. It is African folklore like never seen or heard before. Murewa, a true cartographer, has mapped out an exciting journey full of twists and character. It’s been a joy co-directing and giving life to it. So, grab your pitchforks and torches. You’ll need it for this monster of a tale,” added Akande.

The sequence is releasing in three outsized points accessible this April third on a bi-monthly launch schedule.

Oni Press has additionally made the inside artwork of the primary problem accessible to peruse under together with some cowl artwork by Dotun Akande (I Am Iron Man), Ramon Villalobos (Nighthawk, America), Grey Williamson (X-O Manowar), and Eisner Award winner David Mack (Daredevil).