Niobe: She-Tribe': Thuso Mbedu reveals comic book cover art

Niobe: She-Tribe': Thuso Mbedu reveals comic book cover artIntroducing Niobe: She-Tribe.' Actor Thuso Mbedu reveals the cover art for her first comic book. And it's glorious!

by Mariette van Niekerk

23-02-2023 09:33

in Entertainment

Thuso Mbedu. at the Academy Museum Gala. Image; @mr_dadams | Instagram.

After months of anticipation, Thuso Mbedu has finally unveiled the cover art for her first comic book. And it's giving warrior princess vibes.

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The actor known for her role in The Woman King signed a deal with Stranger Comics in December last year.

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THUSO MBEDU UNVEILS COMIC BOOK COVER Fans can hardly contain their excitement, especially since Thuso Mbedu's just revealed the cover art of her very first comic book.

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The book forms part of the publisher's Tales of Asunda afro-fantasy series and is titled Niobe: She-Tribe.

Niobe: She-Tribe follows Tales of Asunda's lead character, as she finds herself thrust into an ethical conflict when she encounters a tribal society that selects its new leader in a fight to the death, News24 reports.

Thuso Mbedu. Image: @ thuso.mbedu | Instagram. In Mbedu's new storyline, the lead character finds herself up against generations of traditional customs or the idea of keeping herself hidden away from the world of Asunda.

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The story is co-written with Stranger Comics president Sebastian A. Jones.

Mbedu took to social media to share two cover artworks released for the collab episode by professional illustrator Caanan White and graphic illustrator Tehani Farr.

I'm so excited! It's real! It's happening! she wrote on Instagram.

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Mbedu previously told News24 she manifested her deal with Stranger Comics last year.

According to Sunday World, the co-writer of the comic knew he had to work with Mbedu because of her honesty and her modesty towards telling relatable stories.

Upon meeting Thuso, I knew I had to work with her. Her honesty and modest genius hold a well spring of magical and relatable stories that need to be told When we started brainstorming for the She-Tribe comic, Thuso breathed new life into Niobe and the vulnerable character relationships with such thought and care.

Thuso is a rare spirit who speaks of many lives lived, here and before, and I couldn't be more excited to share with our fans what we've got in store for Niobe and Asunda, Jones told the publication.

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