Noir Ceasar

The future has grown into a decadent, overcrowded gang-ridden cesspool. If you’re not living uptown, you might as well be dead. Such is the case of Darius Smith, an artistic youth living in the hood, doing his best to avoid trouble and live life. Unfortunately, Darius has a hidden talent — he’s an explosive fighter! This makes him the target of several gangs and pits him in many brawls, landing him in the sight of the honorable Timothy Mustafa, a powerful prince.

XOGENASYS is a successful gladiator sport fought with powered exoskeletons, and as the owner of one of the most successful teams in the country, Mustafa wants Darius to become his newest fighter. Can Darius become the next champion? Or will he fall like so many before him?

"This is an underdog tale, and one that is effectively told; it feels reminiscent of a sports biopic with narrative. Something about the execution of this story feels raw and relatable. It might be the expressiveness in the art, or the way the dialogue matches how real people speak to each other. Regardless, XOGENASYS Volume 1 is a rousingly successful debut for Noir Caesar–I am fully invested for the ride and eagerly awaiting more." — Marion Pena, The Comics Beat

"Draper-Ivey’s artwork gears toward gritty black-and-white with striking action scenes. It’s a slow burn, but readers will easily root for the underdog protagonist as he battles his way out of poverty. Fans of shonen manga will line up for the next volume [of XOGENASYS]." — Publishers Weekly

As a member of the Cacciatore Guild, Danielle Burroughs is one of the criminal underworld’s most renowned hitmen. Despite her success, memories from her past bleed into the present—forcing her to reconsider the life she now leads. Events are set in motion once she kills Emilio Francesca, her caretaker, but accidentally also kills his daughter, Lilio, in the process. She realizes that she’s had enough of this life, one now truly without meaning. Leaving it all behind, she soon realizes that even Death is no escape from her past. 

This book contains mature themes and violence. It is intended only for audiences aged 16 years and up.
 

After a crushing defeat, Mazi Bullox seeks redemption. Amid a chaotic match, he aids Fright Night, rallying fans to his side. A surprise reunion with Lani is interrupted by IWE president Skeamon, who offers Mazi a high-stakes death match to prove himself. Determined to rise, Mazi accepts, ready to reclaim his path to greatness.

The tension in the IWE (Intergalactic Wrestling Extreme) escalates as rising star Mazi Bullox confronts challenges both in and out of the ring. Following his audacious debut at Saturday Night Slam, Mazi finds himself at the center of intense backstage politics and personal conflicts. Meanwhile, reigning champion LaFlare schemes to maintain his dominance, clashing with Mazi in a high-energy showdown that electrifies the fans. As alliances are tested, Mazi trains relentlessly, determined to prove he belongs among the elite.

Mutupo — the totem — is an animal or object deemed sacred by a clan or tribe. For centuries, Zimbabweans would stay in touch with their ancestry and the practices surrounding their culture by embracing Mutupo.

There are some who have the ability to use their totem animal's attributes as a superpower to augment their physiology. Using Mutupo is not only rare — it’s also highly illegal. Join ​Shingai on his journey of self-discovery as he finds himself coming up against other Mutupo users... and the police who oppose them.

"The world building is rather impressive and is perhaps even just as good as what Ryan Coogler crafted when realising Wakanda in Black Panther." — Ed Sum, Otaku no Culture

Wrestling is the most popular sport and form of entertainment in the universe, and no one does it better than Intergalactic WrestlingExtreme. In an unprecedented move that shook wrestling fans to their core, owner/promoter I.B. Skeamon acquires ownership of IWEs top rivals, and absorbs them. Now with the galaxy's best wrestlers all under the same umbrella, the competition level for the top spot intensifies. For the first time in history, an ascending order challenge system exists. The goal, unify all 5 belts and earn the legendary title of “The Ultimate Warrior”.

This is the story of a young basketball player willing to do whatever it takes to get back on track.

Mazi’s journey continues as he grapples with public humiliation following a crushing defeat. As he reflects on his past training with the legendary Lao’ahi wrestling family—and his complicated relationship with Lani—Mazi finds himself drawn back into the spotlight. When chaos erupts during a revenge match, Mazi makes a surprise entrance, shifting the tide and aligning with team Fright Night. With the crowd chanting his name and a long-awaited call from IWE's head, Skeamon, Mazi is offered a brutal opportunity that could finally cement his place in the galaxy’s wrestling elite.

The future has grown into a decadent, overcrowded gang-ridden cesspool. If you’re not living uptown, you might as well be dead. Such is the case of Darius Smith, an artistic youth living in the hood, doing his best to avoid trouble and live life. Unfortunately, Darius has a hidden talent — he’s an explosive fighter! This makes him the target of several gangs and pits him in many brawls, landing him in the sight of the honorable Timothy Mustafa, a powerful prince.

XOGENASYS is a successful gladiator sport fought with powered exoskeletons, and as the owner of one of the most successful teams in the country, Mustafa wants Darius to become his newest fighter. Can Darius become the next champion? Or will he fall like so many before him?

"This is an underdog tale, and one that is effectively told; it feels reminiscent of a sports biopic with narrative. Something about the execution of this story feels raw and relatable. It might be the expressiveness in the art, or the way the dialogue matches how real people speak to each other. Regardless, XOGENASYS Volume 1 is a rousingly successful debut for Noir Caesar–I am fully invested for the ride and eagerly awaiting more." — Marion Pena, The Comics Beat

"Draper-Ivey’s artwork gears toward gritty black-and-white with striking action scenes. It’s a slow burn, but readers will easily root for the underdog protagonist as he battles his way out of poverty. Fans of shonen manga will line up for the next volume [of XOGENASYS]." — Publishers Weekly

Humanity has discovered that it is not alone. 

An anomaly once believed to be the key to understanding the secrets of the universe has instead become the catalyst for a conflict with the creatures known as the Strata. It’s a conflict that threatens all existence. Piloting a towering Bio-Mechanical Symbiote known as an Intrepid, Fiora arrives on the front lines of the war against the Strata. Hoping to turn the tide and extinguish this seemingly unstoppable blight on humanity, Fiora soon learns that a war is being waged within her as well.