The team bus is silent. Coach Klaus paces.
Coach Klaus: “That was no ordinary player. His boots… they neutralized Shakes’ focus. We’ve seen tech like this before.”
Northshaw (the tactician): “There’s a rumor. The Shadow League. They’re corrupting players with energy-draining tech. If they take down Shakes, they break Supa Strikas.”
Blok (the quiet giant): “Then we stop them before the final match of the season.” supa strikas comic issue 1
Do you remember the days of trading foil-wrapped cards on the playground? The rush of tearing open a packet of chips just to get that one shiny player? For a generation of football fans, especially in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, the pinnacle of football fandom wasn't just the Premier League—it was the Supa Strikas.
While the animated series eventually took the world by storm, purists know where it all started: Supa Strikas Comic Issue 1. Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the debut issue that introduced us to Shakes, Cool Joe, and the beautiful game like we’d never seen it before. The team bus is silent
Publisher: Strika Entertainment / Premium Times (Africa) Genre: Sports / Action / Comedy Format: Full-color comic book Target Audience: Young readers (ages 7–14) & football fans of all ages
Claudio (showboat striker): “Leave it to me. I’ll get Kael to talk.” His boots… they neutralized Shakes’ focus
At a night market, Claudio challenges Kael to a street soccer match.
Claudio: “One touch. If I nutmeg you, you talk.”
Panel of skill: Claudio flicks the ball through Kael’s legs—but Kael doesn’t move. He smiles.
Kael: “You think this is a game? The Shadow League already owns your captain’s mind. Look.”
Kael pulls out a small device. It shows a live feed: Shakes walking alone into an abandoned stadium at midnight.
