{"product_id":"norfrica-glorious-death-1-paperback","title":"Norfrica: Glorious Death #1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric July\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRonilson Freire\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist), \u003cb\u003eMarcos Martins\u003c\/b\u003e (Colorist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGods, realms, and a war waiting to ignite. \u003ci\u003eNorfrica: Glorious Death #1\u003c\/i\u003e opens a sweeping mythological epic from Rippaverse founder Eric July.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorfrica: Glorious Death #1\u003c\/i\u003e is a 64-page graphic novel set in a vast cosmic-fantasy universe inspired by mythological epics. As tensions rise between the godly realm of Asgarth and the forces of Jotunheiml, a diplomatic mission becomes the spark that threatens to plunge the realms into all-out war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe debut establishes the Norse-inspired backbone of the wider Norfrica saga--political machinations, godly powers, and full-page fantasy art--before the series turns to the African folklore-inspired realm of Nyandala in later chapters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first chapter of \u003ci\u003eNorfrica: Glorious Death\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Eric July--building the mythological foundation that continues in \u003ci\u003e#2\u003c\/i\u003e. The series carries a real-world cross-media tie-in: \"Glorious Death,\" the Billboard-charting single performed by Eric July and Dan Vasc as the in-universe band Norfrica. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric July\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, musician, and the founder of Rippaverse Publishing. As vocalist of BackWordz, former vocalist of Fire From the Gods (where he shaped the band's metalcore-with-hip-hop sound), and host of live-stream features, he built a creative platform--combined audience 1.2M followers across social channels--that culminated in launching Rippaverse in 2022 with \u003ci\u003eIsom #1\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the most successful pre-order campaigns in independent comics history. He is the \u003cb\u003ecreator\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003ci\u003eYaira\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBloodruth\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAlphacore\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003ewriter\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003ci\u003eIsom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNorfrica: Glorious Death\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSalvage: Lethal Force\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSalvage: Exclave\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaoirse #1\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSantwan: Exclave\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eVassie\u003c\/i\u003e picture-book series, plus co-writer of \u003ci\u003eYaira: Frost \u0026amp; Ruin\u003c\/i\u003e (with Carrow Brown). He leads creative direction across the Rippaverse line. He lives in Dallas, Texas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric July\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, musician, and the founder of Rippaverse Publishing. As vocalist of BackWordz, former vocalist of Fire From the Gods (where he shaped the band's metalcore-with-hip-hop sound), and host of live-stream features, he built a creative platform--combined audience 1.2M followers across social channels--that culminated in launching Rippaverse in 2022 with \u003ci\u003eIsom #1\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the most successful pre-order campaigns in independent comics history. He is the \u003cb\u003ecreator\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003ci\u003eYaira\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBloodruth\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAlphacore\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003ewriter\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003ci\u003eIsom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNorfrica: Glorious Death\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSalvage: Lethal Force\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSalvage: Exclave\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaoirse #1\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSantwan: Exclave\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eVassie\u003c\/i\u003e picture-book series, plus co-writer of \u003ci\u003eYaira: Frost \u0026amp; Ruin\u003c\/i\u003e (with Carrow Brown). He leads creative direction across the Rippaverse line. He lives in Dallas, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.1 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54260473397359,"sku":"9781965590751","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5840\/4719\/files\/7Pjkuaagl29781965590751.webp?v=1788985559","url":"https:\/\/www.sidekickcomicbooks.com\/products\/norfrica-glorious-death-1-paperback","provider":"Sidekick Comic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}