We are Gerald and Steven Vreden, founders of First Noble Studios.
This graphic novel is a tribute to our sister Wanda
a creative force who taught us the power of storytelling.
After her untimely passing, we vowed to complete her vision.
Through Rise of the Mafu, her spirit lives on.
We share our Afro-Caribbean roots, mythology, and resilience with the world — to inspire, heal, and empower new generations.
Rise of the Mafu is more than a graphic novel;
it’s a tribute, a promise, and a revolution in storytelling.
Created by the Vreden siblings, this epic trilogy invites you into a breathtaking Afrofuturistic universe,
where ancestral powers awaken, and the fate of history hangs by a thread.
The Vreden siblings, Gerald, Wanda, and Steve, live in the futuristic Netherlands of 2051.Dark forces threaten the universe. Ancient powers hidden in their bloodline awaken.
Their quest leads them across realms: from the mystical Sabanna to the Motherlands of Nengre Kondre, unlocking lost African lore and cosmic secrets.
Only by embracing their ancestry can they save the future.
