Hardears

Barbadian folklore meets superheroes in this Afro-Caribbean fantasy adventure story

Hardears

is an Afro-Caribbean fantasy-adventure graphic novel by Matthew Clarke

and Nigel Lynch. The story takes place in an alternative world on

Jouvert Island; a magical analog of the island of Barbados and begins

when a superstorm of unprecedented strength obliterates the island,

leaving it totally defenseless.

As the island reels from the

devastation, Mr. Harding, the head of the Merchant Guild, charges in and

promises to rebuild the economy of the island by creating jobs in his

giant corporation. However, it’s soon discovered that Harding is a

parasite and is capturing people from the island and using their life

essence or vibes to feed his factories.

Bolo, a local hero,

saves his love Zahrah from Hardin and cronies but the lovers are then

framed as rebels against the state. The state has been compromised by

the factories and the workers who know the truth about Harding must go

into hiding. If Bolo, Zahrah, and their allies don’t take down Harding

and the corrupt government, all will be lost. Together, they must find

the strength of their island and ancestors to fight the evil forces that

have taken over their homeland.