Short and Lastman Book 1

The Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize-winning series is now available in a new English edition! Adrian Velba has trained all year to compete in the legendary tournament held in the Valley of the Kings. However, despite his ambition, he has little chance of winning. Not only is his partner unable to participate, but at just 12 years old, Adrian is a long shot at best. That is, until a mysterious and powerful stranger arrives in town and offers to team up with Adrian. But who is this Richard Aldana, and why, in a world of magic, does he rely solely on his fists?

Eschewing magic and using only his martial arts prowess, Aldana's motives are as enigmatic as his origins. Featuring lush, manga-style worldbuilding and heart-pounding action sequences, Lastman is the perfect upper YA/teen graphic novel series for fans of Shonen Jump manga and beloved comics like the Eisner Award-winning Do A Powerbomb by Daniel Warren Johnson, the epic, bestselling superhero series Invincible by Robert Kirkman and RyanOttley, and the battle-infused Firepower by Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee.

Originally a hit comic book series published in French, this winner of the 42nd Annual Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for Series is a character-driven, fast-paced adventure that readers won't want to miss. The story follows Adrian, a 12-year-old with a dream of competing in the prestigious tournament, and his unexpected partnership with the mysterious Aldana, who shuns the use of magic in favor of his formidable martial arts skills.

As the narrative unfolds, readers will be drawn into the lush, immersive world of the series, with its stunning manga-inspired visual style and thrilling action sequences. The series explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the power of determination, all while keeping readers on the edge of their seats with its breakneck pacing and unexpected twists and turns.

For fans of shonen manga and gritty, character-driven comics, Lastman is a must-read series that delivers a unique and captivating blend of action, adventure, and intrigue. Whether you're a longtime fan of the French comic or discovering it for the first time, this new English edition is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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