The Monkey King Vol 1: Journey to the West

By Chaiko Tsai

The first volume in a diptych retelling of the legendary Monkey King fable of ancient Chinese lore. Artist Chaiko brings his unique visual style and humor to this fantasy adventure about a monkey who acquires supernatural abilities and intelligence and chooses to use them for mischief and glory before finding himself at the ire of the Heavens. Imprisoned by the Buddha himself, the rapscallion vows to prove his worth by escaping and retrieving the sacred sutras on a mighty quest.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1951719689
• ISBN13: 9781951719685
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Magnetic Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up