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Soul Beat, Volume 1

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Soul Beat, Volume 1 by Morganne Walker is a graphic novel centred around the vibrant world of music and adventure. It follows an ambitious young protagonist who discovers a unique musical talent that can influence their surroundings. As they navigate challenges and form new friendships, they must learn to harness their abilities and uncover hidden truths within a dynamic urban setting.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you love richly illustrated stories with captivating characters and dynamic action scenes. Perfect for readers who appreciate a blend of adventure and artistry, it offers a compelling narrative that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Whether you're a seasoned graphic novel aficionado or delving into the genre for the first time, this book provides an immersive experience that's hard to resist.

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Soul Beat, Volume 1 tells the story of a promising boxer who takes on the challenge of destroying the Devil by finding a series of ancient artifacts.

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In Soul Beat, Volume 1, after a fateful encounter to save his friend, pro-boxer and 70s-loving soul brother Dante Alfonse will pursue his toughest challenge yet: defeat the Devil himself-or die trying! Dante Alfonse is a promising boxer who's more than capable of taking on any opponent, inside or outside of the ring. Whether it's a bully in his neighborhood or even stopping a robbery, he's quick to step in and hold down his city. Of course, when your name means "to endure," being an unstoppable force for good comes naturally! But sometimes, good deeds attract unwanted attention... Such is the case when Dante tries to defend his friend and mentor, Ben, from being killed by the worst person imaginable: the Devil himself! Now targeted by the forces of evil for his interference, Dante must use the knowledge his mentor left him and hone his newfound spiritual powers, not only to save his own life but to destroy the Devil before more lives are ruined. To his surprise, he's not alone. A centuries-long feud between Heaven and Hell begins to surface in the Mortal World, and both sides have their reasons for wanting Dante on their side of the fight. Caught in the crossfire, he'll have to figure out which side he's on, uncover the truth surrounding his mentor's mysterious past, and ultimately show the afterlife what it really means to have soul! Soul Beat is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 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:Clock Striker, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.

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  • Soul Beat, Volume 1
    In Soul Beat, Volume 1, after a fateful encounter to save his friend, pro-boxer and 70s-loving soul brother Dante Alfonse will pursue his toughest challenge yet: defeat the Devil himself-or die trying! Dante Alfonse is a promising boxer who's more than capable of taking on any opponent, inside or outside of the ring. Whether it's a bully in his neighborhood...
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Soul Beat, Volume 1 by Morganne Walker is praised as a fearless and charismatic work, featuring characters that are impossible not to root for according to Kirkus Reviews.

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ISBN: 9780760382554

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Rockport Publishers Inc.

Illustration: illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Morganne Walker joined Saturday AM with the debut of Soul Beat in 2017. In addition to creating manga, she contributes logo designs and professional commentary to many of Saturday AM's signature events, including their annual March Art Madness art contest and #SummerofManga short story competition. An Indiana native (also known as a "Hoosier"), Morganne studied at Ball State University, receiving both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Architectural Design. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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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