' CONGO - A Forgotten World ' is a graphic novel written and illustrated by Henrique Gandum which follows the unexpected and dangerous journey by Portuguese explorers into the unknown Congo region by the end of the 19th century. "Congo, 1880. A Portuguese expedition to the most unexplored region in Central Africa rapidly takes a dark turn. Afonso Ferreira, famous explorer, and his men, stumble upon the impetuous death of one of the group's members. Now deep in the most inhospitable African jungle, the men fight for their lives, while primitive and voracious creatures await them in the shadows..." Developed over the course of two plus years, ' CONGO - A Forgotten World ' is the first volume of a saga revealing legends and myths reported by explorers from various countries based on true events, blurring the fine line between reality and fantasy.