Maui Strong

by Various

Following the devastating fires on Maui on August 8th, Hawaiʻi’s comic book creators have come together to tell the rich stories of the island to help support those affected by the tragedy.

MAUI STRONG is a comic anthology that adapts some of Mauiʻs beloved tales, called moʻolelo, which contain many wisdoms, parables, and lessons.

Proceeds will be donated to Maui Rapid Response, which provides direct aid to those affected by the fires.

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Maui Strong is a comic anthology that adapts some of Maui’s beloved tales and histories, called moʻolelo, which contain many wisdoms, parables, and lessons. The combination of the word moʻo, which means a series or succession, and ʻōlelo, meaning words, are the stories and histories of Hawaiʻi. Moʻolelo were told to preserve Hawaiian histories, concepts, beliefs, idioms, proverbs, poetry, and more.

Maui Strong celebrates a centuries-old cultural tradition the way it used to be done, with a moʻolelo and a chant., focusing specifically on the island of Maui, with local talent including: Tom Bacon, Mark Gould, Blaze Hoʻomakoa, Brooke Hutchins, Jillian Ikehara. Nāinoa Kahiona, D.J. Keawekane, Aaron Nakahara, Kel Nuttall, Carl Shinyama, Joshua Sky, Chase Tokutaro, Kanila Tripp.

COVER ARTIST: Born and raised on Maui, Aaron Nakahara is a fantasy illustrator and the creator of Fields of Eleria. Bringing his talents to this cover, Aaron showcases the moments before Māui the demigod pulls up the Hawaiian islands!

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