R. Kikuo Johnson dà vita al ricco folklore delle Hawaii attraverso i suoi avvincenti romanzi grafici. Il suo lavoro si addentra negli antichi miti, reimmaginando racconti di dei e creature mitiche con una sensibilità artistica contemporanea. Attraverso una narrazione vivida e immagini suggestive, Johnson esplora temi di eredità, trasformazione e il potere duraturo della leggenda. Il suo approccio distintivo invita i lettori a immergersi nei paesaggi culturali unici delle isole.
The story follows Nanaue, a young boy from Hawaii, as he navigates the challenging dynamics between his father's aspirations and his mother's nurturing nature. Caught between these contrasting influences, Nanaue embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of identity, family loyalty, and the quest for balance in his life.
Two Maui high school students, Loren and Shane, get mixed up in a petty crime, and their friendship is put to the test. One of the most critically lauded graphic novel debuts in the medium's history is now in hardcover for the first time!
A death throws a family's life into turmoil in one of the most anticipated graphic novel releases of 2021.