Mudnag Publishing

CONGO 1880

The CONGO 1880 series of comics is an action/adventure epic and exciting tale where Congolese cryptids, such as the infamous Mokele Mbembe, the giant spider J’ba Fofi, and the ferocious carnivore Kasai Rex, roam among the vast biodiversity of the unexplored rainforests and swamps. CONGO 1880 is based on the Portuguese series of graphic novel titled CONGO. To bring this story to readers all over the world, we are adapting the original volumes into a series of comic books in the English language, with updated artwork and available in both physical and digital formats. Project Synopsys “Congo, 1880. A Portuguese expedition to the most unexplored region in Central Africa rapidly takes a dark turn. Afonso Ferreira, famous explorer, and his men, stumble upon the impetuous death of one of the group's members. Now deep in the most inhospitable African jungle, the men fight for their lives, while primitive and voracious creatures await them in the shadows...”

JURASSIC PORTUGAL

Synopsis: "150 million years ago, during the Jurassic period, Portugal teemed with life. From herbivorous dinosaurs over 20 metres long to fearsome carnivores such Torvosaurus gurneyi, the largest theropod in Europe. This graphic novel explores some of the famous animals discovered in the Lourinhã Formation." Henrique Gandum, born in 1996, is a comic book author and illustrator, and holds a degree in Drawing from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lisbon. Alongside his artistic career, he has developed a growing interest in education and science communication, believing that art and nature are essential tools for raising awareness and promoting learning.