Imbokodo
Imbokodo by Thabiso Mabanna is an action-packed Afrofuturist epic graphic novel published by Dark Horse Comics on December 9, 2025. This edition spans 104 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the land of Ndawo, where the conflict among the Badimu has led to a dark legacy of war and genocide, affecting the lives of the Muntu people. As the story progresses, a nameless woman from the empire of Mwenemuntapa embarks on a quest to uncover the fate of her missing sister and other young girls, drawing readers into a world of brutality and resilience.
In this graphic novel, readers will encounter themes of family, strength, and the harsh realities of war. The protagonist’s journey to join the elite warriors known as THE IMBOKODO highlights the struggle against overwhelming odds in a divided land. The collection brings together issues #1–#4, offering a comprehensive look at the unfolding drama and the challenges faced by those who dare to confront the darkness in Ndawo. With its blend of fantasy and horror elements, Imbokodo presents a unique exploration of power and survival in the face of adversity.
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An action-packed Afrofuturist epic graphic novel about love of family, the brutality of war, and finding strength and power even in the toughest of circumstances.
In the land of the pyramid sun, Ndawo, a single step for the Badimu (Gods) is a thousand Muntu (human) lifetimes. And in the war of the Badimu, from the smallest cut shall flow rivers of Muntu blood…endless rivers of blood.
The war among the Badimu cast a darkness over Ndawo—a darkness that birthed genocide and war among the Muntu. And now, a thousand years later, Ndawo remains divided into several empires. As the brutal Muntu war reaches bloody crescendo, numerous young girls mysteriously go missing from their villages, leaving behind only a trail of carnage in their wake.
In the empire of Mwenemuntapa, a nameless woman, whose sister is among the missing, fights to join the ranks of the elite warriors tasked with investigating the missing girls. They are the greatest warriors in all of Ndawo—they are THE IMBOKODO.
Collects Imbokodo #1–#4.
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