Back in March, YouNeek Studios offered the world a first peek at the brainchild of its' founder, producer, and creative director Roye Okupe. It is a two part superhero epic called "E.X.O.", which is set in Nigeria in the very near future. The first volume, "The Legend of Wale Williams", is set to go on sale today (August 31), and this column was privy to an exclusive advance preview! Much as the title suggests, this opening graphic novel details the origin of its' hero, the titular "E.X.O.". Set in Lagoon City in Lagos, Nigeria during the years 2020-2025, Wale Williams is someone who on the surface has it all. He's a martial arts champion, lives in an upper middle class home above the slums...
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