Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods

by Murewa Ayodele

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

The age of gods is also the age of monsters, with divinity playing saint and sinner with both hands. This era brings about heroes and worse, as every action has an equal reaction.

There came a time when everyone’s eyes turned to the Earth, man, monster, and god alike. Naturally, battles quickly ensue, but not everyone is so willing to forgive and forget the carnage brought about by these decisions.

Review:

If there’s one thing I can say about Akogun, it’s that it is one heck of a whirlwind. This graphic novel will keep you on your toes from start to finish. It’s a dark read with many surprising and brutal twists.

So, this is one of those tales where I really just have to break it down into the good and the bad (or really, what I didn’t love as much). The good: The artwork is amazing. It’s vibrant, and the colors are amazing. The world is compelling, though I wish we had a chance to see more of it before everything kicked off.

As for the rest. Hrm. I wanted to like the characters, but at the end of the day, I just didn’t know them well enough to feel very attached. The potential is there! Even a few more panels for each would have made a difference in the character development department. The same applies to the combat; each fight could have been expanded by a few panels to really showcase what they’re going for.

Overall, Akogun is a compelling read, and I’m thrilled to have had the chance to read it. I’ll be following up with this series, as I’m certain it will only get better with time.

Highlights:
Gods & Legends
Epic Hunting
Battles & Determination

Trigger Warnings:
Death & Graphic Elements

Thanks to Oni Press and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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