A graphic novel saga
John Henry: Invictus
Chapter 1: Legend
The railroad is a new frontier, and John Henry is ready to take it on.
But when an intimidating machine threatens to take it all away, he’ll find himself caught in a dangerous race to prove once and for all no man is obsolete in this alternative-fantasy graphic novel adaptation of the folktale of John Henry in Mayke Studios’ John Henry: Invictus.
a graphic novel saga
John Henry: Invictus
Chapter 1: Legend
The railroad is a new frontier, and John henry is ready to take it on.
But when an intimidating machine threatens to take it all away, he’ll find himself caught in a dangerous race to prove once and for all no man is obsolete in this alternative-fantasy graphic novel adaptation of the folktale of John Henry in Mayke Studios’ John Henry: Invictus.
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reimagined retelling of the classic john henry folktale
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Grae Williams
Everyone’s story deserves telling, and Grae Williams is making sure that happens. Grae is the Founder of Mayke Studios, a Memphis-based comic studio, creating comic book stories based on cultural folklore, folktales, and mythology. A Storyteller, Grae designs stories that solve complex business and branding problems for organizations, too. He’s featured in Google, Medium, the Memphis Flyer, and more.
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Omar Francia
A native of Argentina, Omar Francia is a professional illustrator based in Tampa, FL. For 14 years, Omar’s work has been featured across Dark Horse, AfterShock Comics, Avatar Press, Warner Brothers, and more. Francia’s art appears in Star Wars comics, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Arrow, Doom Patrol, Star Wars Legacy, and “Volition,” featuring his unique blend of 3D and 2D artwork to bring its world to life.
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Tim Wasneystory editor
Spencer BollettierriCover Artist
Arturo GutierrezStory Editor
Tim Wasneystory editor
Spencer BollettierriCover Artist
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Late 2021/ Early 2022.
John Henry: The Passing, a 21-page digital comic available on Ko-Fi. You can pay what you want. Get it here.
The story is an adaptation of the John Henry ballads and folktale, yet like many other versions before ours we’ve taken some creative liberties to make it fit within our own world.
Yes! John Henry: Invictus is a graphic novel saga told in chapters.
