Afriwood Comics, established in 2020 by director Urenna Amadi, operates as a Nigerian publishing house under Afriwood Motion Pictures. The company focuses on highlighting African narratives and heroes through sequential art. Their primary character, Shutter-Bird, debuted in Owerri during November 2020 and is recognized as the first Nigerian live-action superhero. The publisher expanded its catalog in 2022 by releasing the initial chapter of the series titled Urenna Amadi: The extraordinary Shutter Bird, which is available in both digital and print formats. This series follows a young protagonist using her abilities to support her local community. Furthermore, the company published a graphic novel in 2024 featuring five chapters of the character's adventures. These works aim to showcase themes of resilience and courage within the medium of African comics. Which elements of African superhero storytelling do you find most compelling in modern graphic novels? Source: en.wikipedia.org…
