Barbadian folklore meets superheroes in the graphic novel ‘Hardears’
Cover of “Hardears,” by authors Matthew Clarke and Nigel Lynch. © Megascope, 2021
Original Article posted on Caribbean Life News
“Hardears,” created by the authors Matthew Clarke and Nigel Lynch, is the latest book by Megascope, a series of graphic novels by Manhattan-based Abrams ComicArts.
Abrams ComicArts said it is dedicated to “displaying speculative and non-fiction works by and about people of color, with a focus on science fiction, fantasy, horror, history and magical realism stories.”
In “Hardears,” Barbadian folklore meets superheroes in a stunningly original Afro Caribbean fantasy adventure story.
Abrams ComicArts said that “Hardears” is taking place on Jouvert Island, the magical analog of Barbados Island, and begins with a superstorm of unprecedented strength obliterating the island, leaving it completely defenseless.
“A local hero named Bolo and his love, Zhara, must fight the evil forces that have taken over Jouvert and captured people from the island, using their life essence—or vibrations—to feed factories,” Abrams ComicArts said.
It said that Bolo, Zhara, and their allies must find the strength of their island and their ancestors to fight for their homeland.
“Hardears” is a follow-up to comic arts and African American and Caribbean literary scholar Cathy Thomas, who gives an insight into Caribbean history and folklore that permeates the graphic novel.
The product link for the book can be found here: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/hardears 9781419751929/
