"Dynamic and thought-provoking." — KIRKUS




Have you heard the one about the skull who borrowed body parts to pass himself off as a human so he could trick the village beauty into marriage? No? Well, what about when the daughters of Frog and Snake had a playdate? Okay, fine. But surely you've heard the story of the crocodiles who voted on whether or not to eat a man that had saved one of their lives? NO? Wow, have we got some stories for you!




In this vibrant comics treasury, some of storytelling’s finest talents reimagine classic African folktales with a modern twist. Funny, warm, and wildly inventive, these timeless tales are brand new all over again. Featuring the work of JARRETT WILLIAMS, CARLA SPEED MCNEIL, CHRIS SCHWEIZER, FAITH ERIN HICKS, and many more!

Continued by: Mary Cagle
Contributions by: Katie Shanahan, Shaggy Shanahan, Jose Pimienta, Nicole Chartrand, Faith Erin Hicks, Shazzbaa, Meredith McClaren, Jarrett Williams, Nina Matsumoto, Cameron Morris, Chris Schweiser, Ma'at Crook, Sloane Leong, Carla Speed McNeil
Cover design or artwork by: Becky Dreistadt