A young fighter goes viral for KO’ing a pro in the street. Behind the scenes, his path to championship is exploited by a trio of corruption: a mob-boss governor, a delusional influencer queen, and a power-crazed military commander. With just his father/trainer by his side, he must find a way out of the dark underbelly of the competitive martial arts world, or become corrupted by the game.
Street Fighter meets Pinocchio in a graphic novel about the impact of martial arts, masculinity, and role models on the youth.
XAHN
Xanh is a determined, young fighter willing to do anything to become the best. He is beholden to his father, but soon finds himself at odds with everything he’s been taught.
HIEN
Hien is an ex-soldier who swore to pass on the warrior’s spirit to his son. However, his rigorous military training pales in comparison to the tasks of fatherhood.
TARIFF
Tariff is a masked graffiti artist hell-bent on upsetting the establishment through their impressive tags.
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