Legend of the Mantamaji: Book 2 (Legend of the Mantamaji) (Legend of Mantamaji): A Sci-Fi, Fantasy Graphic Novel - Softcover

Eric Dean Seaton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1930315376 ISBN 13: 9781930315372

Publisher: And... Action! Entertainment, 2014

Synopsis

As seen on: MSNBC, NBC, Forbes, Library Journal, The Root and more: Television director Eric Dean Seaton (CBS, NBC, Disney, Nickelodeon, TV One) pens his first graphic novel series -- a tale exploding with brilliant art, action-packed adventure, true-to-life characters and a smart, twisting plotline. Elijah Alexander, is a shallow, hotshot Assistant District Attorney in New York who learns he is the last of the noble Mantamaji, a long-lost race of warrior-knights who protected humanity from evil. Lead Detective Sydney Spencer is chasing a mysterious gang that is taking out all local crime syndicates. The whip-smart, star detective knows in her gut they exist, but no one, not even her captain believes her. The rise of an ancient sorcerer posing as a popular religious leader sends them both careening into a shadow world of magic, mystery and ancient conspiracy. The fate of the world is in the balance and both must decide their destiny. How can Sydney prove the New World Knights exist when they leave no trace and how can Elijah defeat an evil that has destroyed to every Mantamaji before him? Legend of the Mantamaji is a three-book graphic novel series whose sweeping tale of magic and mystery, heroes and villains, has a fresh look, a modern setting and an ancient beat.

About this title

About the Author

Eric Dean Seaton has directed a plethora of television episodes, for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Netflix, Freeform, TBS, BET, TV-One and TVPilots for Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, since his directing debut in 2004, but he s dreamt of being a comic book creator since his childhood in Cleveland, Ohio. Eric, his wife, son and daughter live in California.

Review

This three volume saga is an absolutely absorbing read that combines heroic fantasy with a compelling series of unexpected plot twists and surprising turns. More than just another superhero adventure, Legend of the Mantamaji is genuinely original and focuses upon a reluctant hero with incredible gifts having to deal with an ancient foe that was once vanquished but has now been resurrected to rule the world which he will remake in his own image even though it means the global genocide of the human race. Certain to be an enduringly popular addition to personal and community library graphic novel collections, it should be noted that Legend of the Mantamaji will have a very special attraction for African-American readers of all ages. If you only have time for one graphic novel saga that is destined to be a true classic, make it Eric Dean Seaton and Brandon Palas Legend of the Mantamaji! --Midwest Book Review

...an all-ages superhero action thriller that blends elements of Daredevil, Assassin s Creed and Green Lantern...the book demonstrates a remarkably assured storytelling pace and style. - --Rob Salkowitz, Forbes Magazine

..solid entertainment for teens and adults who like urban superheroics with an occult fantasy vibe. - --Martha Cornog, Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: And... Action! Entertainment
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1930315376
• ISBN 13: 9781930315372
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 188
• Editor: David Ellis Dickerson
• Illustrator: Brandon Palas