Black Sun

Unaware that he is the last survivor of his battalion, Yero fights to defend his homeland against the savage attacks of a mysterious invading army.

Filled with intense action, beautiful illustrations, and thought-provoking ideas, Black Sun explores the consequences of the age old warning, “Be careful what you wish for because it just may come true.”

Background

In the fantasy realm of Alkebulan, the Gambah are an elite group of warriors who are sworn to protect the Samah Empire. Yero is their newest member.

Highly-skilled with an attitude bordering on arrogance, Yero struggles to accept the mundane tasks that have been assigned to him.

Instead, he longs for the thrill of battle, and the glory that he thinks comes along with it.

Ironically his wishes come true when the Samah Empire is suddenly attacked by a bloodthirsty horde of unknown origin.

Yero believes he can hold his own against the insurmountable odds that confront him but will this battle for survival prove to be too much?

Filled with intense action, beautiful black, and white illustrations, and thought-provoking ideas, Black Sun explores the consequences of the age old warning, “Be careful what you wish for because it just may come true.”

Author Biography

Kelvin is an author, illustrator, and owner of Black Sun Comics (a publishing company that creates African-centered science fiction and fantasy comics; a genre also known as Afrofuturism). His work incorporates various elements of ancient African cultures and places them in a futuristic setting where science, technology, magic and mysticism combine. Using the composition techniques, he learned as a photographer; Kelvin combines elements of photography with graphic design. He “photographs” the 3D models he creates, then he digitally paints over them to achieve a balance between 2D illustration and 3D art. Kelvin is an author, illustrator, and owner of Black Sun Comics (a publishing company that creates African-centered science fiction and fantasy comics; a genre also known as Afrofuturism). His work incorporates various elements of ancient African cultures and places them in a futuristic setting where science, technology, magic and mysticism combine. Using the composition techniques, he learned as a photographer; Kelvin combines elements of photography with graphic design. He “photographs” the 3D models he creates, then he digitally paints over them to achieve a balance between 2D illustration and 3D art.