Publisher Abrams ComicArts already has a robust pedigree with regards to unique graphic novels, however now they’re branching out into English language manga releases through a brand new imprint referred to as Kana. Their newest launch is Scars Volume 1, a touching coming-of-age story from newcomer Brandon Arias.
With Scars Volume 1 available in shops now, IGN can solely debut a brand new preview of this manga graphic novel. Check it out within the slideshow gallery beneath:
Here’s Kana’s official description of the brand new e book:
A surprising and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author-illustrator Brandon Arias, Scars deftly tackles childhood trauma, bullying, and identification. Scars Volume 1 facilities round two excessive schoolers, Kyonosuke and Akira, who stay in somewhat village by the Japanese countryside. After an accident leaves Kyonosuke with a everlasting scar on his face, he turns into the frequent goal of harsh bullying.
Akira, his classmate, is making an attempt to come back to phrases together with her gender dysphoria however is overwhelmed by her father for saying she needs to be a woman. When the 2 troubled teenagers meet and fall in love, they determine to flee their poisonous surroundings collectively. But are they sturdy sufficient to just accept one another, and themselves, for who they’re?
Scars is on the market in comedian outlets and bookstores now. You can order a copy on Amazon.
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