Malika: Warrior Queen
English
Iyanu: Child of Wonder
Comic - Kids
Soon to be a Cartoon Network/Max/Lion Forge Animation animated series!
Part of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology—created by the best Nigerian comics talent!
Iyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told 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.
Our mission is and always has been about empowering African creatives and storytelling while bringing both to a global audience. — Roye Okupe, Founder/Creative Director at YouNeek Studios
Kandake
Comic - Action
After spending years in purgatory and off the Earth plane, Amani manages to escape the bowels of Hell and return to the modern-day world, only to find that the land she once ruled is not what it used to be.
New Masters
Comic - Sci-Fi
Brace yourselves for an immersive science fiction tale sketched across the verdant plains and neon-lit cities of West Africa. It was a simple heist, they thought, but this motley crew of outcasts is soon caught in the middle of a struggle for control of an ancient alien artifact of immense power.
Collects NEW MASTERS #1-6
The Least We Can Do
Comic - Fantasy
“A must-read comic for YA fans and adults alike.” —AIPT
Mysterious magical power arises from a world nearly destroyed by war. A young woman fights for her ideas of revolution and to build a new society from the debris. Realizing that she can’t do it alone, she must prove her worth to the Eclipse Rebels to join them against the dreadful Eden Army.
A story of discovering what is right and what love means in a military-occupied and socially oppressed United Kingdom.
Collects THE LE...
Self/Made
Comic - Sci-Fi
When chaos besieges the kingdom of Arcadia, warrior Amala Citlali uncovers a shocking truthshe's a non-player character in an advanced video game. With her very existence at stake, Amala embarks on a journey across worlds to escape her prison, find her creator, and demand answers to the fundamental questions of her existence. In his debut editorial role, comics veteran KYLE HIGGINS guides this intimate story of self-discovery that takes readers to lands of high fantasy, futuristic science f...
S.D.U (Special Defense Unit)
Comic - Sci-Fi
Aliens invade Nigeria in search of a powerful stone that fell from space. It's the job of the Special Defense Unit to make sure that the citizens are safe.
E.X.O.
Comic - Sci-Fi
**Part of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology—created by the best Nigerian comics talent!**
The oldest son of a world-renowned scientist, Wale Williams--aka tech-savvy superhero EXO--tries to save Lagoon City from a deadly group of emerging extremists.
But before this pending superhero can do any good for his city, there is one person he must save first--Himself! E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams Vol. 1 is an Afrofuturist superhero story about redemption set in the bustling metropolis that is Lagos, Nigeria--with a creative team that's also from Lagos!
Our mission is and always has been about empowering African creatives and storytelling while bringing both to a global audience. — Roye Okupe, Founder/Creative Director at YouNeek Studios
The Asiri
Graphic Novel - Sci-Fi
An afrofuturistic graphic novel that’s X-Men meets Attack on Titan from the creators at YouNeek Studios (Iyanu: Child of Wonder, Malika: Warrior Queen)!
The Asiri Volume 1 begins an epic science fantasy about an ancient, advanced West African civilization of space explorers that once colonized Mars and strove for galactic stability.
Enhanced by an inner power called “Inkra,” the Asiri can manipulate technology in ways never seen. However, their golden age comes to a devastating halt after a mysterious enemy invades from deep space. Now, a once-thriving civilization is thrust into chaos as loyalty quickly becomes a liability.
One of New York Public Library's Best New Comics of 2024 for Adults!
The Oloris
Graphic Novel - Sci-Fi
Join the heroes from across YouNeek Studios' YouNeek YouNiverse as they unite for the first time in this epic graphic novel crossover event!
When an unknown anarchist unleashes an army of extraterrestrial androids on the continent of Africa, Malika—legendary warrior queen of the 15th-century West African Empire, Azzaz—must put together a team of unlike-minded heroes to respond before it's too late. Featuring appearances from other YouNeek YouNiverse heroes like E.X.O., Fury, and WindMaker, several YouNeek storylines finally converge.
Dark Horse and YouNeek Studios continue stories in a shared universe of African fantasy and superhero stories—the YouNeek YouNiverse!
YouNeek
Graphic Novel - Sci-Fi
Heart-pounding superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy action from the best Nigerian comics talent!
The YouNeek YouNiverse is a vibrant, interconnected world of African-inspired superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy stories, unfolding across multiple time periods.
These epic tales are brought to life through award-winning graphic novel series such as Iyanu: Child of Wonder (soon to be an animated series on Cartoon Network/MAX), Malika: Warrior Queen (winner of the GLYPH Award for “Story of the Year”), E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams (named one of NPR's “Best Books of 2021”), and WindMaker (recipient of the NOMMO Award for “Best Graphic Novel”), among others.
For the first time, experience a taste of each of these groundbreaking series in a monumental, value-priced compilation!