AKOGUN: BRUTALIZER OF Gods #1

Recipient of the (Lagos Comic Con 2023) FIST AWARD for WRITER OF THE DECADE, Murewa Ayodele is the writer of the Nommo-nominated comic book series, NEW MEN, the critically acclaimed webcomic series, MY GRANDFATHER WAS A GOD, and several Marvel comics like I AM IRON MAN, MOON KNIGHT: BLACK WHITE & BLOOD, and AVENGERS UNLIMITED INFINITY COMIC. He is also the co-founder of Collectible Comics NG, a Nigerian comic book studio founded with artist Dotun Akande that was nominated in the COMIC STUDIO OF THE YEAR category at the 2018 FIST AWARDS. Murewa has worked as a professional comic book writer for almost a decade with over 10 comic book titles under his belt.

Dotun Akande is an award-winning comic book cover artist and graphics designer who has worked with some of the biggest brands in Nigeria. He was the recipient of the (Lagos Comic Con 2018) FIST AWARD for BEST COVER ARTIST and has created comic covers for comic book series like I AM IRON MAN, VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT, BLACK PANTHER, MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR, and an upcoming X-MEN series.

He is also the artist behind the Nommo-nominated comic book series, NEW MEN, the critically acclaimed webcomic series, MY GRANDFATHER WAS A GOD, and several Marvel comics like I AM IRON MAN, MOON KNIGHT: BLACK WHITE & BLOOD, and AVENGERS UNLIMITED INFINITY COMIC. Dotun has worked as a professional comic book storyteller for almost a decade with over 10 comic book titles under his belt.

Release Date: April 3, 2024

Length: 40 pages

COVER A By Dotun Akande

COVER B By Ramon Villalobos

COVER C By Grey Williamson

FULL ART VARIANT (1:20) By Ramon Villalobos

VARIANT COVER (1:30) By David Mack

Series UPC: 649856007889

“A thrilling journey into the heart of African dark fantasy… Akogun: Brutalizer of the Gods #1 bursts forth from the page with stunning visual prowess… Each page of Akogun is a testament to the power of artist expression and the boundless imagination of its creators… With its blend of mythic storytelling, dynamic artwork, and unyielding action, this debut issue promises to be a comic milestone that will leave an indelible mark on the genre.”—TOONS MAG

“The art by Dontun Akande really stands out as a strong point… The world and characters it introduces are ones that I look forward to diving deeper into.”—CHRIS’S COMICS CORNER

“Fantastic… Such an epic story—this is a must-read if you are a fan of Hercules, Thor, or God of War… Akogun: Brutalizer of the Gods is the modern-day mythology the comic book world has needed for some time. This debut issue is packed with action, story, and some of the best sequential art storytelling I have ever had the pleasure of reviewing.”—PASTRAMI NATION

“The duo infuse a unique brand of emotionality and overt power into each new project… Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods is a sword and sorcery story that’s both wildly familiar and wholly unfamiliar, a deeply magical experience rooted in a fresh cultural tradition that still speaks volumes about universal ideas of family, honor, and the power of one pissed off mortal.”—AIPT