False Guard

Young Mané is full of envy and strength, two essential qualities forsomeone who wishes to engage in Pankat, a brutal martial art and philosophy forthose who practice it. Wandering the greatest Pankat schools in Irap,Mané will quickly prove himself with the advice of Eïam, one of thegreatest masters of all time. But will he be able to resist the lure ofFéssat, a former student who will try to lead the young man into a lifeof crime? The rules of life are not always as straightforward as those of aPankat fight...

The story of young warrior full of dreams and confidencehoping to rise to the ranks of celebrity in the popular Pankat competitions. Setin an otherworldly fictional universe, it is hard to pinpoint if this talequalifies as science-fiction or fantasy, straddling both with ease. Filled withaction and fully-realized, animated characters, the story of relationships andresponsibility supports the immense amount of blockbuster action, making thisless of a “martial arts” tale as much as a tale of morality.Merwan’s unique visual style blends aspects of popular manga with Americancomic art, giving this book a universality that defies comparison.