Afriwood Comics is a Nigerian based comic book publishing company, a property of Afriwood Motion pictures, an African based film production company founded in 2015. They are the creators of the first Nigerian live-action superhero “Shutter-Bird” and publishers of comic books Urenna Amadi: The extraordinary Shutter Bird" and “Urenna Amadi: The incredible Shutter Bird”.[1][2][3]
| Parent company | Afriwood Motion pictures |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Urenna Amadi |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Headquarters location | Owerri, Imo State |
| Fiction genres |
Company
editAfriwood Comics, a subsidiary of Afriwood Motion Pictures Company is a premier African-based comic book publisher dedicated to creating diverse African comic stories for readers globally. They are aimed at promoting African heroes and stories in comic books through the art of storytelling.[4]
History
editAfriwood comics was founded in 2020 by Film director Urenna Amadi. They launched their first comic Character “Shutter-Bird” which is the first Nigerian live-action superhero in Owerri, Imo State on November 27, 2020.[5]
In November 2022 they released the first chapter of their first comic book titled “Urenna Amadi: The extraordinary Shutter Bird” and it is the First Nigerian Superhero Comics series. The book features African comic super hero Shutter-Bird, it tells a story of Urenna Amadi, a young superhero who uses her powers to protect and uplift her community. This series is an addition to African comics, emphasizing the strength, courage, and resilience, it is available both digitally and in print.
In 2024, five chapters of "Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter-Bird" was released as the first Nigerian Superhero graphic novel.[6][7]
Comic books
edit| Series | Year | Main character | Editor | Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urenna Amadi: The extraordinary Shutter Bird | 2022 | Shutter-Bird | Urenna Amadi | 1 |
| Urenna Amadi: The incredible Shutter Bird | 2024 | Shutter-Bird | Urenna Amadi | 5 |
References
edit- ^ "Afriwood Comics Unveils First Nigerian Superhero Shutter-Bird – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Quingist, Adaku (2023-04-17). "Meet Urenna Amadi The First Nigerian Comic, Movie, Game Super Hero". Quingist Empire. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (2023-11-19). "Afriwood Comics berths with new Superhero "Shutter-Bird"". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Ihesiulo, Grace (2024-08-16). "The Wait is Over: 'Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter-Bird' Digital and Hard Copy Release Dates Announced". Daily Times. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Adewoyin, Adeniyi (2023-11-25). "Afriwood is set to release superhero comic, 'Shutter Bird'". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Afriwood Comics set to unveil 'Urenna Amadi, The Incredible Shutter Bird' in digital, hard copy series". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Afriwood Comics set to unveil 'Urenna Amadi, The Incredible Shutter Bird' in digital, hard copy series – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Okoye, Rita (2024-08-10). "AFRIWOOD COMICS reveals dates for 'Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter-Bird". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-09-19.