Barbadian folklore meets superheroes in this Afro-Caribbean fantasy adventure story



Hardears
is an Afro-Caribbean fantasy-adventure graphic novel by Matthew Clarke
and Nigel Lynch. The story takes place in an alternative world on
Jouvert Island; a magical analog of the island of Barbados and begins
when a superstorm of unprecedented strength obliterates the island,
leaving it totally defenseless.

As the island reels from the
devastation, Mr. Harding, the head of the Merchant Guild, charges in and
promises to rebuild the economy of the island by creating jobs in his
giant corporation. However, it's soon discovered that Harding is a
parasite and is capturing people from the island and using their life
essence or vibes to feed his factories.

Bolo, a local hero,
saves his love Zahrah from Hardin and cronies but the lovers are then
framed as rebels against the state. The state has been compromised by
the factories and the workers who know the truth about Harding must go
into hiding. If Bolo, Zahrah, and their allies don't take down Harding
and the corrupt government, all will be lost. Together, they must find
the strength of their island and ancestors to fight the evil forces that
have taken over their homeland.