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PANDORA de Frank Miller & Emma Kubert

From legendary creator Frank Miller comes a dark, modern fairy tale about a teenage girl searching for a perfect world. But not all is what it seems.

FRANK MILLER’S PANDORA
by Frank Miller & Emma Kubert
with Anthony Maranville & Chris Silvestri
Abrams ComicArts, November 2024

From legendary creator Frank Miller comes a dark, modern-day fairy tale about a teenage girl searching for a perfect world. But all is not what it seems…

Annabeth is an endlessly curious fifteen-year-old girl. Unpopular at school, unhappy at home, and struggling to feel like she belongs, everything changes for her when she stumbles across a flower-shaped relic with the power to warp reality. Determined to change her dissatisfying everyday life, Annabeth uses her newfound powers to transform the world.

As Miller steps out of his comfort zone to deliver a story from the point of view of a young girl, PANDORA seems like a typical wish-fulfillment fairy tale at first, but soon spirals into a unique and twisted romp through a goblin world where not all is as it seems. Miller’s touch brings an element of the unexpected to the classic myth of Pandora. The fantasy element of the work will help this title transcend the traditional audience for Frank Miller’s storytelling as a crossover title, while showing longtime fans a new side of Miller’s work.

Frank Miller is regarded as one of the most influential and prominent creators in the comic book industry today, known for his intense, hard-boiled storytelling and gritty noir aesthetic across comics, novels, and film. His most notable works include 300, Ronin, the Sin City series, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, and Batman: Year One, among others. He has received numerous awards, including two Harvey Awards for Best Graphic Album of Original Work in 1998 and Best Continuing Series in 1996 and six Eisner Awards, including those for Best Writer/Artist, Best Graphic Novel Reprint, Best Cartoonist, Best Cover Artist, Best Limited Series, and Best Short Story. In 2015, Miller was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame for his lifetime of contributions to the industry.

Emma Kubert is a freelance comic book artist, writer, co-creator, penciler, and colorist of Image Comics’ Inkblot series, and a graduate of the Kubert School. She is the daughter of Marvel cover artist Andy Kubert and granddaughter of industry icon Joe Kubert.

Anthony Maranville is a television writer who has previously written for the Emmy, Saturn, and GLAAD Award–winning Star Trek: Discovery and the Emmy Award–nominated Star Trek: ShortTreks episode “Ephraim and DOT.” He also directed the award-winning documentary Mimi Vang Olsen: Pet Portraitist. Chris Silvestri is an award-winning television writer who has worked on shows such as Star Trek: Discovery, NBC’s Hannibal, Netflix’s Brainchild, and Star Trek: Short Treks. He also co-wrote Hide or Seek, a graphic novel with Dan DiDio and Anthony Maranville.

ÀKÀNNÍ de Jessica Tagbajumi

Àkànní, a young warrior in training, and a team of unlikely-heroes-turned-friends set out to uncover a conspiracy that threatens their entire solar system—and challenges everything Àkànní’s grown up believing. An adventure-packed African space opera perfect for fans of Star Wars and Iwájú on Disney+!

ÀKÀNNÍ
created by Jessica Tagbajumi
illustrated by Jason Lamy, Obaseun Ogunkeye & Etubi Onuchyo
Kugali Ink/Disney, Fall 2025
(via Writers House)

All her life, Àkànní has dreamed of being an onija—brave in the face of danger, strong in the face of opposition, and honourable in the face of injustice. And as a student at the prestigious Onija Institute, she’s on her way to becoming part of the elite force that defends her solar system.

But when a surprise attack decimates her home planet and the government refuses to respond, Àkànní no longer knows who to trust. She rushes home to Asa to search for survivors—and there meets a misfit group of rebels seeking answers.

When they discover evidence that the attack on Asa was just the beginning, it’s up to Àkànní and her new friends to open the eyes of those in power to the real threat of war.

Author: Jessica Tagbajumi

For Jessica Tagbajumi, writing was an imaginative expression—a creative escape from the chaos around her as a teenager. In 2015, Jessica started her blog to practice her writing, but she would not post any of her stories until 2017, when she realized that there was nothing to be ashamed of—that her writing was enough for her. In July 2019, she published her first novel, Wings of the Night Sky, an African fantasy novel for young adults, showing them they are bigger than their fears. That was just the start for Jessica. She has published novellas, anthologies, and comics. Jessica is enthusiastic about writing more novellas and collaborating with more writers. She is not afraid of expressing her imagination on paper. The characters and stories in her head always come to life in a way that has you awed by the myriad of possibilities. Read more on her website: jessicatagbajumi.com.

Illustrator: Jason Lamy, colors by Obaseun ‘godofiron’ Ogunkeye & Etubi Onucheyo

Jason Lamy (penciller, inker) is a Zimbabwean-born UK artist. Having grown up in Zimbabwe, Jason discovered Japanese manga and anime and immediately fell in love. Ever since then, Jason has worked tirelessly to realize his dream of becoming an artist, and now his work speaks for itself. Over the course of his time with Kugali he has learned to incorporate various African art styles into his work, and works tirelessly to ensure that every visual representation of African culture within his work is as accurate and as well-informed as it can be. He is the chief designer and illustrator at Kugali who has worked as the inker and colorist for the Nommo Award-Nominated graphic novel Nani, as well as Kokou and Murenga.

Obaseun ‘godofiron’ Ogunkeye (colorist) is a British-Nigerian who has been a professional illustrator for over a decade. He has a great love and passion for animation, videogames, books and comics, finding joy in creating art that might inspire other people in the way he himself has been inspired by the creatives whose works he was lucky enough to watch, play, and read during his childhood. This love eventually drove Ogunkeye to further hone his craft as a self-taught visual artist, exploring the mediums of animation, tabletop games and graphic novels. His experiences have allowed him to apply unique perspectives and dimensions to the creative fields he currently works in.

Etubi Onucheyo (colorist) is a visual artist, a product of Nsukka Art School. He has practiced professionally for a decade through digital and traditional paintings (acrylic on canvas). His portfolio dips into both the entertainment industry and surrealist figurative painting.

About Kugali: With authenticity and creativity at its heart, Kugali is an African-owned and operated storytelling collective spearheading Africa’s modern emergence into the AAA media landscape. Founded in 2017 by Tolu Olowofoyeku, Olufikayo Adeola and Hamid Ibrahim with the purpose of taking African stories to the world, Kugali Media has paved the way for a generation of new African storytellers to find their voices in graphic novels. Their most notable achievements include record-breaking crowdfunding campaigns, a slew of award-winning graphic novels and their Disney+ series in collaboration with Disney Animation, Iwájú. You can read more about them on their website: https://kugali.com/.

RUNELESS de Bill Masuku

In a world in which magical runes determine a person’s fate, runeless best friends find themselves on opposite sides of an epic fight for justice. For fans of Amulet and Avatar: The Last Airbender, a sweeping tale of friendship and power set in an Africa-inspired fantasy world.

RUNELESS
created by Bill Masuku
illustrated by Daniel Quartey, Mario Cau & Barlo Moreira
Kugali Ink/Disney, Fall 2025
(via Writers House)

In the wealthy city of Dura, a person’s fate is determined by the magical runes they’re born with. And Fungai and Ngoni, both born without runes, have nothing—except each other.

But when a mysterious, hooded figure known as the Vagabond offers to magically grant them runes, the boys see their chance for a normal life . . . though it comes at a terrible cost. For the first time ever, Fungai and Ngoni disagree—and their choices change everything, pitting them against each other in a bitter fight for justice.

Full of action and emotion, RUNELESS is the epic story of friends torn apart—and, against all odds, reunited—in an adventure that transforms their world.

Bill Masuku is an Award-winning Zimbabwean comic book artist and writer currently creating Runeless for Disney Hyperion through the Kugali Ink imprint while self-publishing Captain South Africa and Tokoloshe Hunters. Masuku has worked as a storyboard artist for Triggerfish on a Netflix project and Disney x Kugali’s animated series Iwájú. In 2022, Masuku was featured in Forbes Africa Under 30. He has been a guest speaker at events such as MCM London Comic Con, FanCon Cape Town, Comic Con Africa, Afro Comic Con, and Harare Literature Festival. He was selected as the British Council’s Design Futures Africa Storyteller for Zimbabwe, a project centered around sustainable development, the green future, and the informal economy. Masuku was spotlighted as an up-and-coming artist during DC Comics’s global event DC Fandome. His comic book artwork has been exhibited in Mozambique for Maputo Fast Forward Banda Desinhada Exhibition and in the University of Johannesburg’s Art Gallery for their African Hero exhibition in 2024.

Illustrator: Daniel Quartey & Mario Vitor Gouveia Cau, with colors by Barlo Moreira

Daniel Quartey (penciller) is a comic book artist and 2D animator from Ghana, whose work is primarily inspired by Japanese manga. He has been active in both fields since 2020, freelancing for companies such as AnimaxFYB, Leti Arts, VX Animation, Kugali Limited, and more.

Mario Vitor Gouveia Cau (inker) is a Brazilian graphic novelist, illustrator and teacher passionate about the language of the Sequential Art. His stories cover different genres, always bringing an introspective and poetic look at the characters’ emotions and relationships and inviting the reader to reflect upon the little pieces of life’s puzzle, with inventive page layouts and a range of styles that evoke visually the emotional journeys of the characters. Active in the scene since the beginning of the 2000s, he has published dozens of original titles and participated in several anthologies. Among his main works, the series Pieces, Therapy, and Monsterverse stand out; and the comic book adaptations of Dom Casmurro and Anne of Green Gables. For some of his work he has won the HQMIX, Jabuti, and Angelo Agostini awards. He also makes videos for his YouTube channel and mentors students on editorial and creative projects.

Barlo Moreira (colorist) is a comic book artist and colorist based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, renowned for his vibrant and captivating color work. Specializing in a diverse range of color styles, Bario is celebrated for his ability to breathe life into artwork, collaborating with indie publishers and authors from around the globe. His unique talent enhances narratives, making him an outstanding colorist in the comic book industry. Some of his recent works are Histórias Cósmicas (Cosmic Stories) and A Balada dos Guascas Mascarados (Masked Guascas’ Ballad).

THE NIGHT MOTHER de Jeremy Lambert & Alexa Sharpe

Endless night befalls a sleepy seaside town, leaving it to young Madeline Tock to save her community from a threat known only as the Night Mother . . .

THE NIGHT MOTHER #1
by Jeremy Lambert
illustrated by Alexa Sharpe
Oni Press, October 2024
(via Defiore and Company)

The moon is stuck like a broken clock in the midnight sky, the sun a distant memory. No one in this quiet seaside town can remember how long this unnatural darkness has lasted. No one, that is, except for the curious girl who lives in the graveyard, caring for the dead: twelve-year-old Madeline Tock. In gratitude, the departed whisper their worries to her: beware this endless night and she who causes it.

Because there’s someone else who can hear the whispers, too. Someone whose gown is a map of the cosmos, hair a tangled constellation, eyes like the lights of faraway stars. The Night Mother. Her elemental duty is to gather the souls of the dead in her lantern, then send them to their eternal rest as beautiful moonlight.

But when her hunger for power drives her to take souls from the living, Madeline bravely stands up to defend her town and those she loves. Can Madeline help bring back the sun, or will she be lured by the starry promises of this mysterious woman?

THE NIGHT MOTHER is a lush gothic tale perfect for readers of all ages who relish in the wonder of the night sky.

« Myth-making with a majestic monster at its heart, laced with style and suspense. » —Kirkus Reviews

« A haunting yet poignant story that will leave readers hungry for more. » —Publishers Weekly

« Mysterious and spooky […] This gothic graphic novel will appeal to young readers who want to branch out from the popular tropes of middle grade stories. » —School Library Journal

Jeremy Lambert is a writer and filmmaker from Bowie, Maryland. He’s known for his comics work on Doom Patrol, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hellmouth, Dungeons & Dragons, Goosebumps, The Hollywood Special, and his stories for Warhammer, among others. As a film producer, his productions for reakwater Studios, Ltd. have won an Academy Award and James Beard Award. He believes there are few things in life better than a nice pair of socks.
Alexa Sharpe is a Los Angeles–based book illustrator, who has worked on Lumberjanes, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Rolled & Told, and Uncanny Magazine. Her art is a window into dreamlike worlds that frighten and delight in equal measure.

WER BIN ICH – UND WENN JA, WIE VIELE? DIE GRAPHIC NOVEL de Richard David Precht, Martin Möller et Jörg Hartmann

The graphic novel of the bestselling book by Germany’s most famous living philosopher, for readers of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari and Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder.

WER BIN ICH – UND WENN JA, WIE VIELE? DIE GRAPHIC NOVEL
(Who Am I – And If Yes, How Many? The Graphic Novel)
by Richard David Precht & Martin Möller
illustrated by Jörg Hartmann
Goldmann/PRH Germany, Septembre 2024

Precht’s « Who Am I – And If Yes, How Many? » introduced millions of readers to the big philosophical questions of our time, making him one of Germany’s most famous authors. A good fifteen years later, it is being published again – this time as a graphic novel. Illustrated by Jörg Hartmann, it gives us Precht’s wisdom inside a modern aesthetic. Everything we know about ourselves from neuroscience, psychology and philosophy is contained within its pages – creating a unique path through the plainly mind-boggling amount of information out there about what it means to be human.

Richard David Precht, born in 1964, is a philosopher, journalist, and author, and one of the most distinguished intellectuals in the German-speaking countries. He is an honorary professor of philosophy and aesthetics at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin. Ever since his sensational success with Who Am I – And If Yes, How Many?, his books about philosophy and society have been consistent bestsellers, and they have been translated into 40 languages. Since 2012 he has presented the philosophy programme Precht on the TV channel ZDF, and he discusses social, political and philosophical issues with Markus Lanz on the weekly hit podcast Lanz & Precht.