"Long ago, it was said that a fox would be loosed upon the earth..."
A Story Rooted in History - Told Like an Epic Film
This is an adventure-first graphic novel set against the real world of the Lenape people at European contact. The prophecy is authentic. The characters are compelling. And the danger is immediate.
If you love:
- Epic hero journeys
- Historical adventures
- Indigenous allegorical narratives
- Cinematic, fine-art style illustration
…this is your next obsession.
“The second crow tried to clean the earth but died.”
Influenced by tribal prophecy, Book I of the Four Crows graphic novel anthology, Nisheneit Ahas launches readers into the world of the Lenape through the eyes of the spirit being, Red Bird. Entering the era of the Second Crow, Eastern Woodland tribes meet with much doom, while one child's hero journey begins.
Book Specs: 8.5" x 11" Landscape, 32 pages -full color, archival-quaity print
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Why
This
Book
Matters
- 90% historical with light symbolic mythology rooted in Lenape oral tradition
- Authentic, Indigenous-led storytelling
- High educational value for schools, libraries, and cultural programs
- Fine-art graphic novel format that preserves color richness and detail
- Part of a multi-volume saga designed for eventual screen adaptation
- Hand-numbered and signed collector editions available
⤐ Hand-numbered hardcover
⤐ Signed by both writer and illustrator
⤐ First print run edition
Collector Pre-Orders
Pre-orders open for a limited time! The first 100 collectors will receive a hand-numbered hardcover copy, firsts print run edition, signed by TS Botkin and Nonie Cruzado.
Why Pre-Orders Matter
Pre-orders make a huge impact. They cover the upfront costs of self-publishing and directly help fund Book II: Ni Ta. When you order early, you don’t just get a collector’s edition — you help make the entire series possible.
Print on demand paperbacks available for order December 31, 2025.
For wholesale opportunities please reach out to us here.
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IN THE WORKS - Books II-IV
Springing from the pages of Nisheneit Ahas, Book II, Ni Ta, Little Oak is snatched from his tribe by explorers and taken as a trophy on a voyage through empires and oceans. Over the years, he must survive captivity, cruelty, and conversion to reclaim his name, his power, and find his path home.
“The third crow saw her brother dead and went into hiding.”
The 3rd Crow, Book III of Four Crows anthology, is a collection of short stories from tribal members recalling the years of hiding after attempts at forced removal. From the horror of Carlisle to cunning obfuscation and amusing anecdotes, the book celebrates the tribe’s enduring presence.
The 4th Crow, Book IV of Four Crows anthology. Indigenous futurism meets time travel as a Lenape descendent overshoots an attempt to stop the “sale” of Manhattan in 1626 and lands instead in 2008 — on Wall Street.
Creative Team
Botkin and Cruzado have been working together across mediums for five years. Their work together explores universal themes of identity and belonging.
TS Botkin
Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania writer/filmmaker/artist
Nonie Cruzado Filipino
illustrator/artist