Publishing · The YouNeek YouNiverse
Multiple worlds. One YouNiverse.
A connected world of African-inspired superhero and fantasy stories: ancient kingdoms, Afrofuturistic West Africa, and a civilization on Mars. Read every series in the YouNeek app.
YouNeek Studios publishes six connected graphic novel series. Each one is a world of its own, and each one is a place to start.
- Print publisher
- Dark Horse Comics
- Sold
- 150,000+ graphic novels
- Library
- 3,000+ pages, every series
- Digital
- Every series in the YouNeek app
The series
Pick a world.
Iyanu: Child of Wonder
A teenage orphan discovers she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told of in folklore.
Malika: Warrior Queen
In fifteenth-century West Africa, Queen Malika struggles to keep the peace in her ever-expanding empire, Azzaz.
E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams
Tech-savvy superhero E.X.O. tries to save Lagoon City from extremists. But first he has to save himself.
WindMaker
After an era of peace, the West African nation of Atala falls into unrest when its beloved president turns dictator.
The Asiri
An ancient, advanced West African civilization of space explorers that once colonized Mars.
The Oloris: Heroes Will Unite
Malika rallies a team of unlike-minded heroes from across the YouNiverse against an invasion of Africa.
Where to start
Start anywhere. Finish with The Oloris.
Every series is a world of its own. Pick the one that grabs you and start at Vol. 1. The heroes meet in The Oloris: Heroes Will Unite, so read it once you know them.
- Iyanu: Child of Wonder Vol. 1Fantasy · Yorubaland
- Malika: Warrior Queen Vol. 1Historical fantasy · 15th-century West Africa
- E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams Vol. 1Superhero · a future Lagos
- WindMaker Vol. 1Mythic superhero · the nation of Atala
- The Asiri Vol. 1Sci-fi · a civilization on Mars
Want every book in story order? See the connected path
Our full recommended order, for readers who want every crossover and connection as it lands. Iyanu Vols. 4 and 5 continue after The Oloris; The Asiri can be read at any point.
- Malika: Warrior Queen Vol. 12021
- E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams Vol. 12021
- Iyanu: Child of Wonder Vol. 12021
- E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams Vol. 22022
- Malika: Warrior Queen Vol. 22022
- WindMaker Vol. 12022
- Iyanu: Child of Wonder Vol. 22022
- WindMaker Vol. 22023
- Iyanu: Child of Wonder Vol. 32023
- The Oloris: Heroes Will Unite2024
- Iyanu: Child of Wonder Vol. 42025
- Iyanu: Child of Wonder Vol. 52025
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Iyanu Vol. 22022
Iyanu Vol. 32023
Iyanu Vol. 42025
Iyanu Vol. 52025
Malika Vol. 22022
E.X.O. Vol. 22022
WindMaker Vol. 22023The YouNeek YouNiverse Reader2025 · Free samplerQuestions.
What is the YouNeek YouNiverse?
A connected universe of African-inspired superhero and fantasy graphic novels created by Roye Okupe and YouNeek Studios: Iyanu, Malika, E.X.O., WindMaker, The Asiri and The Oloris.
Where should I start reading?
Anywhere. Pick a series and start at Vol. 1, and save The Oloris for after you know the heroes. For a taste of several worlds at once, download the free YouNeek YouNiverse Reader.
Who publishes YouNeek graphic novels?
Dark Horse Comics, through a 20-book deal with YouNeek Studios announced in 2021.
Is the Reader really free?
Yes. The digital YouNeek YouNiverse Reader is a free PDF download. Enter your email above and we’ll send it.
Can I read them digitally?
Yes. Every series is in the YouNeek YouNiverse app: 7 days free, then $4.99/month.
Are the series connected?
Yes. They share one universe, and the heroes meet in The Oloris: Heroes Will Unite.
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