Support THE TURNERS, an animated short by Frank Abney
@Kickstarter! It hit its funding goal and has 7 hours left. You can still board the train!
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The trade is the format Bronze Faces was made for. Alex, Lee and Hass' gorgeous artwork stuns. Pick it up if you can, and enjoy the heist!
I love that track as well! ❤️
The cover of Bronze Faces trade paperback, featuring the hooded figure of one of the lead characters clad in white, wearing a Nigerian leopard mask, as they tuck a bronze plaque under their arm.
BRONZE FACES -a story @shofcoker.bsky.social and I have been building for years- drops on trade paperback. 3 childhood friends plot the heist at the century at the British Museum. Illustrated by Alex Tefenkgi, colors by Lee Loughridge, letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou; www.cokercoop.com/bronze-faces
If gods can be defined by their ability to create…by the song and dance of life itself, then are artists gods? And if so, does that mean we hold the power to create paradise?
“It mirrors the real life tension between vision and execution, the friction of making, the intimacy of bringing something into being from nothing,” says Shof.
According to Shof, this connection between the heavenly and earthly realms is oft-strained, tempestuous but always seeking balance in the name of creation.
This particular tale traces a relationship well-storied in the Yoruba pantheon—that of Ògún, the patron of iron, artists, artisans, and technology, and Ò̀s̀un, the river goddess of love…an earthly deity.
Unlike in the real world, power, in many ancient beliefs, is an organic force flowing between entities fated to their particular jurisdictions and wielded only by those worthy of it.
Hot Ground is the story of Ògún and Ò̀s̀un's first encounter. Here's context from the book:
In Shof and Shobo Coker’s “Hot Ground,” [p. 112] gods are more sovereign beings, living their own lives and seeking their own truths.
A panel from the opening page of "Hot Ground" featuring a mountain exploding with cosmic energy.
A breakdown of panels showing behind the scenes work on Hot Ground.
Character designs for the character of Ogun.
A breakdown of panels showing behind the scenes work on Hot Ground.
Tomorrow, (31st) our short story, "Hot Ground" is being released in the North American edition of @heavymetalofficial.bsky.social's, "Paradise Lost."🤘🏾Here are a few images of BTS for the book. It was released a couple of years ago in French, now we English luddites get to enjoy it 😚
Prepping the Crocodile Dance Kickstarter digital rewards. OST incoming. What track are you looking forward to the most?
First time in London. First time at a UK convention. We plan to exhibit in London at some point this year. If that happens, it'll be our first international show. We needed intel. What's the vibe? How do folks engage with comics over here?
www.cokercoop.com/blog/scouting-london-comic-con-spring
Ho! New blog post about Shof and Nadia's trip to Egypt. That's right, we have a blog. In 2026. www.cokercoop.com/blog/2026/2/26/rain-in-the-desert
I literally had a Queen Idia mask on my wall growing up. Congrats to the team @nyamakop.co.za on the release of Relooted! We hope to follow in your digital footsteps soon enough. For now, time to loot!
The issue features lots about our film, an interview with @shofcoker.bsky.social, a foreword from Adja Soro, a note from Anthony Silverston of Triggerfish Animation Studios, and other dynamic industry creatives.
The wonderful folks at @ Studio KÄ have started a monthly magazine called SPARK and Crocodile Dance gets a big feature 🙌🏾. We're honored to be spotlighted alongside African animation's history, current affairs, and rising creators. Read here: en.lestudioka.com/spark?utm_ca...
Friend of the Co-Op and all-around-cool guy Curtis Baxter is prepping something special. Follow to be notified when his Kickstarter launches. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cur...
Exactly four years ago Shof and I released our africanfuturist epic, New Masters, published by @imagecomics.com. 190 Pages of afro-scifi cool on sale for under $13! a.co/d/eafv3xE
Reposting this lovely piece of art by @mukabeart.bsky.social, based on Crocodile Dance. The team is humbled!
@feynoit.bsky.social, I can't say with certainty just yet, but stay tuned! We're still working out the details of our Pledge Manager, but that should be possible.
Muito obrigado! A equipe toda ficou encantada. Amamos e valorizamos muito o seu esforço!
Final call for Crocodile Dance late pledges! Grab your: Physical Novella | Artbook | Producer Credit
The water's rising, but you can still jump in! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks
What a lovely surprise to wake up to! Crocodile Dance got featured on @animag.bsky.social! 🐊
www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/afri...
Win-deed!
WE DID IT! $94,604 raised, 909 backers. Crocodile Dance is FUNDED. Thank you to everyone who believed, pledged, shared, and amplified us. Now, we step away from the screen for a couple of days. Have an excellent weekend. We'll be back again next week. THANK YOU! ❤️
1 HOUR LEFT! Crocodile Dance is part of the future of storytelling you want to see.: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks
African stories. World-class craft. Unique and unfiltered.
Yes! The Art Book and Novella tiers are Late Pledge enabled through the end of January. However, it does cost more to get them later
2 HOURS LEFT!: An Art Book. Novella. Original Illustrations & More if you back Crocodile Dance on Kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks
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3 HOURS LEFT!: Every frame of our Africanfuturist animated film is rooted in real Nigerian Locations, textures, patterns and designs. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Pledge Now to be part of the Crocodile Dance story!