Hotep Anthony is the author of Masks of the Orisha. With a love for manga and anime, a B.S. in Finance, and a Masters in Business Administration, Hotep decided to find a way to mix his passion for storytelling with his knack for business. As co-founder of Macchiato Studios and the lead writer, Hotep strives to break down barriers and open doors in the budding industry that is black-owned manga. Roland Broussard is the illustrator of Masks of the Orisha and co-founder of Macchiato Studios. As a self-taught colorist who stands on the shoulders of legends such as Dwayne McDuffie, Marte Garcia, and Alex St. Clair, Roland Broussard strives to bring color to the manga industry--in more ways than one.
""The first issue of Masks of the Orisha introduces us to an ensemble of characters that are as complimentary as the color palettes they adorn. Gado and Towa, two brothers with physical and unique magical prowess (known as Ashe) square off in a match for bragging rights that quickly gets heated."" -Indie Comix Dispatch