Iyanu: Child of Wonder Volume 5 -- Roye Okupe, Paperback

The hit graphic novel series from YouNeek and Dark Horse continues--now a Cartoon Network/Max/Lion Forge Animation animated series!

As Iyanu continues to master her burgeoning powers, she finds herself in the midst of a fierce conflict between Elu and the People of the Deep, led by the formidable Queen Adura and her second-in-command, Boju.

Meanwhile, Toye reunites with Biyi in the Riverlands, after discovering a mysterious set of artifacts that appear to have evil intent!

A timeless fantasy quest inspired by Yoruba culture and myths--from the best Nigerian comics talent!

Author: Roye Okupe
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 136
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781506735788

About the Author
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker, and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced, and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and critically acclaimed Malika-Warrior Queen animated short film. These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions such as being #5 on the Ventures Africa list of "40 African Innovators to Watch" (2016), as well as being part of New African Magazine's "100 Most Influential Africans" two years in a row (2016 and 2017). In August 2015, Roye's debut graphic novel, E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams Part One was received with critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian, ABC7, BBC, The Huffington Post, Mashable, and more!