About the Book

Comic Title: Jakuta: Issue #5
Publisher: Brown Roof Studios
Story: Ayegbusi D. Tobi
Story Edits: Talib Morayo
Art: Okereafor Aanu
Colours: Success Ikupolati
Letters: Samuel Adekanmi
Cover Art: Success Ikupolati, Okereafor Aanu
Variant Cover: Grillo Adedayo
Graphics Design: Olomola Timothy, Grillo Adedayo
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5 Stars)

Synopsis

Jakuta Didn’t Come to Play

From the very first panels, Jakuta Issue 5 makes one thing clear: Brown Roof Studios is not delivering “just another comic.” This is a bold, unapologetic statement.

With every page, Jakuta blends Yoruba mythology, superhero grit, and cultural pride into a story that feels both legendary and fresh.

The Art

Okereafor Aanu’s pencils demand attention. Every panel feels intentional, every stroke steeped in heritage and power. Jakuta himself radiates presence—equal parts myth and man while the action sequences hit with cinematic precision. This isn’t art that sits quietly on the page; it commands your gaze.

The Colors

Success Ikupolati’s coloring elevates the book into something extraordinary. The palette sings royal reds, sacred whites, and moody darks that pull you deeper into the story. Each hue carries symbolic weight, shifting the mood as smoothly as a film.

The Story

Ayegbusi D. Tobi’s writing grounds Jakuta firmly in Yoruba heritage while pushing it into modern superhero territory. It’s myth colliding with action, folklore laced with destiny.

By the time you’re halfway through, you’re not just reading you’re living Jakuta’s battles and choices. The tale begins deep in the wild, where Jakuta performs a brutal ritual by devouring the heart of his prey.

But his act is interrupted by a goddess, who warns him that animal hearts offer no true power. She drags him into the depths of the ocean, forcing him through a harrowing trial that nearly claims his life.

Emerging transformed, Jakuta returns with fire blazing from his hands and a new light burning in his eyes.

The story then rewinds to Jakuta’s childhood, revealing a mentor who once tried to teach him control over his volatile powers.

This glimpse into his past underscores the weight of the warrior he is destined to become.

Meanwhile, in the Owu Kingdom, the king rallies his warriors and demands Jakuta be brought before him. His ambition is clear he seeks to conquer Oyo, and the march to war begins in two days.

Elsewhere, Ajaka undergoes his own trial with the goddess, stepping into the ocean on a mysterious journey that parallels Jakuta’s.

Back in Oyo, the skies darken as a violent storm gathers, foreshadowing the collision of war, gods, and destiny that is about to reshape the land.

Why You Should Be Reading This

Because Jakuta Issue 5 is more than entertainment, it’s a cultural landmark. A superhero comic unapologetically rooted in Africa, told by Africans, with world-class execution. Brown Roof Studios is proving that African stories can be epic and global while staying true to their roots.

Final Verdict

Jakuta’s journey is just beginning, but Issue 5 already feels like history in the making. This one’s a must-read for anyone who believes comics can carry culture, power, and pride in every panel.

Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars