First Look at Bronze Faces #1

In the pulsating heart of Soho, London, three estranged childhood friends reunite under extraordinary circumstances. The occasion? The British Museum’s grand acquisition of artworks by Timi’s late father. For Timi, Sango, and Gbonka, this isn’t a cause for celebration. Instead, it reeks of cultural appropriation, an unsanctioned pillage masked as progress.

The Heist Unfolds

In a whiskey-fueled haze, the trio hatches a daring plan to reclaim what’s rightfully theirs. Driven by indignation, they aim to steal back the seminal art pieces under the cloak of night. But what begins as a bold plan soon spirals into a much larger mission.

During their stealthy escapade, the friends stumble upon a document of monumental significance—a register of colonial-era stolen artifacts. Among these treasures are the revered Benin Bronzes. These near 1,500 works, taken from the Kingdom of Benin, lie within the bowels of the Museum. The heist mutates into an audacious attempt to retrieve them all.

Faces of Resistance

BOOM! Studios offers a first look into this thrilling escapade in "BRONZE FACES #1" from renowned authors Shobo and Shof, along with Eisner-winner Alexandre Tefenkgi. Their tale interweaves Nigerian folklore with a pulsating narrative of resistance and reconciliation.

The series showcases a fusion of myth and haunting history with illustrations from Tefenkgi, colorist Lee Loughridge, and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. These creators chisel a sleek yet profound visual story that captures the tension and allure of reclaiming stolen heritage.

The Artistic Lineage

The captivating BRONZE FACES #1 features a main cover by co-creator Shof, alongside variant covers by artists Alexandre Tefenkgi, Dan Mora, and Tula Lotay. Each provides a distinctive lens, enriching the narrative with layered artistry that invites readers into this intricate world. A testament to BOOM! Studios’ commitment to groundbreaking narratives, BRONZE FACES stands tall among its acclaimed series like BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt, and Something Is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera.

The novel releases February 5, 2025, but eager readers can indulge in pre-orders at comic shops now. Digital enthusiasts won’t miss out either, with copies available via Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play. Comics’ aficionados and culture devotees alike are set to descend into the spiraling layers of myth and memory, where art isn’t simply possessed—it possesses.