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Underground, Volume 1
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Series: Saturday AM TANKS / Underground
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See moreIn Underground, Volume 1, Karim Yun, a skilled taekwondo fighter and former kickboxer, challenges the strongest martial artists in New York’s underground fighting scene.
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In Underground, Volume 1, Karim Yun, a biracial taekwondo fighter, pits his skills against New York's most brutal underground martial artists.Seeking revenge against the violent gang who attacked him and ended his Olympic dreams, he's determined to battle every colorful combatant in his path. His only obstacle is the illness brought about by the violent attack, which could kill Karim if he becomes too reckless-serving as his conscience is his nurse, who is trying to push him into changing his lifestyle but is learning more about the danger and the allure of secret mixed martial arts contests. Created by black belt martial artist JR De Bard, this sports manga provides a detailed look into the world of underground fight clubs. Exploring fighters from various disciplines with realistic tactics and movements will thrill and educate readers. Underground is rated OT for Older Teen, recommended for ages 16 and up. Saturday AM, the world's most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters. Join in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series:Apple Black, Clock Striker, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, and Yellow Stringer.
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Underground, Volume 1
In Underground, Volume 1, Karim Yun, a biracial taekwondo fighter, pits his skills against New York's most brutal underground martial artists.Seeking revenge against the violent gang who attacked him and ended his Olympic dreams, he's determined to battle every colorful combatant in his path. His only obstacle is the illness brought about by the violent attack, which could kill Karim...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The graphic novel Underground, Volume 1 by JR De Bard and Saturday AM features intense, action-packed storytelling described as graphic and impactful. It is noted for appealing to fans of sports manga seeking a gritty and dark narrative, and comes highly recommended by review sources for its unique themes and style.
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ISBN: 9780760382363
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 August 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Rockport Publishers Inc.
Illustration: 500 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 408g
Pages: 208
About the Author
JR De Bard, known as JRamaManga, is an illustrator based in New York. He graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's degree in graphic design and is the creator of the popular Saturday PM series Underground. Saturday AM is a unique digital comics brand featuring an ever-growing catalog of popular, exclusive, and diverse action manga-style webcomics by independent creators from around the world. Among the nearly 50 visionary artists on the Saturday AM team are @WhytManga (Apple Black), @JeyOdin (Hammer), and @saigaimiproject (Saigami). To learn more about Saturday AM, visit saturday-am.com, or find them on Instagram (@saturday_am), YouTube (youtube.com/user/MyFutprint), and Twitter (@saturday_am).
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