Nigerian brothers SHOBO and SHOF present NEW MASTERS, a groundbreaking blend of science fiction, adventure, drama, and vibrant Afrofuturism. In a striking vision of West Africa under the thumb of alien colonizers, a motley crew of outcasts find themselves caught up in a power struggle for control of an ancient artifact with immense power.
New Masters is a beautifully crafted series with a distinctive African point of view filtered through the wonderful realm of science fiction that brings to life a deep and developed and intriguing world that a reader will want to explore more and more. This debut issue builds a solid foundation for the series as a whole while also working to showcase some truly stunning vistas and the variety of realms within the cityscape that focus on the human plight that many still find to be a reality even in this futuristic world. Read Full Review
This is not a series to sleep on. Every page and every panel was exciting. This issue brings a fresh new sci-fi tale to the table. I was astonished by this first issue, and Im excited to see what more is to come. Read Full Review
New Masters #1 provides an excellent foundation for what is sure to be a fantastic story. Read Full Review
This beautifully crafted issue does an excellent job of visually representing this tale. A major portion of this story is told solely through the artwork and the locations therein take on their own personality. The detailed drawings and bold coloring not only transportive but emotionally connective. Read Full Review
New Masters is an exciting introduction to the Post-Adventu world. There are lots of narrative threads to follow and Ola's introduction is up there with the many great sci-fi rogues that have come before her. There's a lot going on, but even so, the visual aesthetic is spectacular and the diligent care in world-building is obvious. You can tell that Shobo and Shof have worked incredibly hard to bring this epic to life, and I'm very curious to see what happens next. Read Full Review
A weak ending undermines an otherwise confident, exciting debut issue Read Full Review
Both fresh and familiar, New Masters #1 offers a unique and exciting perspective on science fiction, with a smart script and stunning visual work from the brothers Coker. Read Full Review
New Masters #1 pulls off its opening while keeping enough intrigue on the backburner to keep readers coming back for more. Read Full Review
Still, there is a lot of ambition and creativity on display here. This is clearly the work of people laying out a grand tapestry, perhaps trying to make too much happen in the periodical format. Read Full Review
Aiming for something sprawling and epic, New Masters #1 gives us just a small taste. Read Full Review
When all is said and done, New Masters #1 delivers a solid introduction to its new world. With many elements of its narrative and world still up in the air, it's hard to say how this story will pan out in the end. Read Full Review
It's got Sci-fi, politics, and a mcguffin to drive an interstellar adventure.
Oh, and black? I'm in.
New Masters drops you straight in the deep end of this Afrofuturist sci-fi and makes no apologies about doing so. By the end of the first issue, I feel I've got a grasp on the world just in time for the creators to introduce a McGuffin that stretches my credulity near its breaking point. But I'm most interested in the colonial allegory this is steeped in, I hope to see this further expanded upon.
Gorgeous worldbuilding, a really great opening sequence, and incredible art, this is the makings for a unique and fun romp.
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