R. Kikuo Johnson brengt de rijke folklore van Hawaï tot leven door zijn boeiende graphic novels. Zijn werk duikt in oude mythen en herinterpreteert verhalen over goden en mythische wezens met een eigentijdse artistieke gevoeligheid. Door levendige verhalen en opvallende beelden verkent Johnson thema's als erfgoed, transformatie en de blijvende kracht van legenden. Zijn kenmerkende aanpak nodigt lezers uit om zich onder te dompelen in de unieke culturele landschappen van de eilanden.
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.