Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale – A Powerful Graphic Novel of an Immortal King Confronting Racism Across Time and Space

Afrofuturism, a movement that began in the Black community duringthe early 20th Century as an escape from racial hostility, economicturmoil, and aggressive policing, is enjoying a renaissance witnessed by the record-breakingsuccess of creative projects, including the Oscar-winning Marvel Studios film, BlackPanther; Regina King’s Emmy-winning HBO superhero tale, Watchmen;Janelle Monae’s hit album, Dirty Computer; Jordan Peele’s provocativefeature Get Out; Octavia Butler’s famed science fiction novel, Kindred;and Beyonce’s visual album Black Is King. Now comes Afrofuturist TimFielder’s beautifully written and rendered INFINITUM.In INFINITUM, King Aja Ọba and Queen Lewa arerevered across the African continent for their impressive political andmilitary skills. Yet the future of their kingdom is in jeopardy, for the royalcouple do not have an heir of their own. When the King kidnaps his son born toa concubine, Obinrin, she curses Ọba with the “gift” of immortality. Afterenjoying long, wonderful lives both, Queen Lewa and the crown prince dienaturally, leaving the ageless bereaved King Ọba heartbroken and alone. Takingadvantage of Ọba’s vulnerability, enemy nations rise to power and kill theking – or so they think. King Aja Ọba survives the fatal attack, finallyrealizing the bitter fruit of Obinrin’s curse.For millennia, the immortal Ọba wanders the earth,mourning his lost subjects and searching for a new kingdom. His journey leadshim across time, allowing him to witness the trans-Atlantic slave trade, theNew World, and the American Civil Rights Movement. The expansion of globaltechnology brings about intergalactic travel, first contact with an alienspecies, and conflicts within and ultimately outside the known universe. Thrustinto these seminal events, Ọba, now known by many as “John,” faces harrowingdecisions that will determine mankind’s physical and spiritual trajectory.In 280 plus stunningly emotional and evocative full-color images, INFINITUMpresents a unique cosmic experience, addressing issues of racism, classism,gender inequity, the encroachment of technology and the spiritual cost of war,while exposing the history behind ancient mysteries. Read more