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Rise of the Mafu #1 is a stand-alone series rooted in Afro-Caribbean mythology and set within the universe of the HIS STORY OF THE WORLD novels. This illustrated story launches an epic graphic novel trilogy, picking up where the first novel left off.

You are immersed in a universe where history and destiny are locked in a powerful struggle for survival. In the first issue of this series, we follow the journey of the Vreden siblings, three Afro-Caribbean young adults living in a futuristic city of the Netherlands in the year 2051.

Forced to confront dark forces from a distant realm, they’ll discover themselves and master ancient powers passed down by their ancestors—forces so fierce they could mold or annihilate the very future.

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Summary

When dark forces invade, the Vreden siblings are thrust into battle, forcing Gerald to leave behind his life as a hip-hop dancer and face a rite of passage he’s long avoided—a test that could unlock his true power. Haunted by past trauma and fighting through fierce inner struggles, he’s not alone: his sister Wanda and brother Steven are by his side, facing relentless enemies, both seen and unseen, as they attempt to break through the shadows holding him back.

Their journey pulls them into the ancient land of Nengre Kondre, the Motherlands, where the siblings stumble upon a paradise seemingly untouched by time. But this peaceful world hides lethal secrets. As they train with the cosmic Mafu, unlocking powers hidden deep in their bloodline, they uncover a lurking threat ready to tear this paradise apart—and with it, their future.

Together, the siblings must master their ancestral powers, push their skills to the limit, and embrace the legacy of the Mafu before darkness consumes them and their world forever. The fight to survive has begun.

Product Information

Weight 0,417 kg
Dimensions 23,3 × 15,3 × 2,5 cm
Series

HIS STORY OF THE WORLD, L'HISTOIRE DU MONDE

Main Title

HIS STORY OF THE WORLD

Subtitle

The First Creator

Publisher

Cultura Nova Media

Producer

First Noble Institute

Creative Director

Gerald Vreden

Keywords

Mythology, Afro-sci-fi, history, magical realism, folklore, legends, fantasy,
adventure, epic.

Publication date

14-01-2023

Authors

Gerald Vreden

Format

Softcover

Pages

330

Size

mailbox package

Illustrators & Art

Hakim Rafai, First Noble Institute

ISBN

978-90-832399-0-3

  • Ordered on weekdays before 23:00, shipped the next day
  • First Noble is the European Institute for world history and Afro-Caribbean culture
  • Genre-bending, not easily categorized but already compared to Hesiod’s “Theogony: Origin of the Gods” from 7000 BC
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Reviews

Fantasize & Ninja Paap-Luijten

Before you even start reading this book, you notice how beautifully the cover is designed. The paperback edition I read has flaps on the sides and is well put together. I opened the book quite wide, but there are no creases on the spine. The cover image has many details with gold-colored elements that gain more significance as you read the book. Light and the Earth itself are elements of great importance in this book, and you can also see that reflected on the cover. This is the first book in a series, but you can easily read it as a standalone. You won't be left with a cliffhanger.

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Ewout Klei journalist and historian

HIS STORY OF THE WORLD is a very special book for outsiders. You are drawn into a world that you are unfamiliar with, yet it doesn't feel entirely unfamiliar because it stems from a different tradition. Nevertheless, there are points of recognition. The history begins with the Fall of Man, just like in the Judeo-Christian tradition. And the story of gods and demigods thematically evokes strong similarities to Hesiod's Theogony (Origin of the Gods), a poetic work written by the Greek poet Hesiod in the 7th century BC. In addition, HIS STORY OF THE WORLD also carries strong Marvel vibes. Ancient aliens and monsters that seem to have stepped out of The Eternals, and a trickster reminiscent of Loki (a Marvel villain/hero and a god in Norse mythology). The ancient Greeks and the Vikings initially did not write down their heroic tales but passed them on orally, from father to son, as well as through bards who sang the epics in taverns. Does this make Gerald the African Hesiod or the African Homer, whose version of the Trojan War (the Iliad) we now know? Only time will tell.

About the author

Gerald is an award-winning pioneer in the cultural sector. His productions have received high praise for the eclectic combination of different art forms, creating a synthesis of literature and digital technologies with performance arts. He speaks from personal experiences instead of theories gained from books. His first-hand experience gives his audience insights into an unknown and exciting new universe far beyond what most people have ever experienced.

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