{"product_id":"apple-black-volume-1-rockport-edition-neo-freedom-9780760376843","title":"Apple Black, Volume 1 - Rockport Edition: Neo Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow from Rockport Publishers and including new content: \u003ci\u003eApple Black, Volume 1.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaised in isolation to be the world's savior known as the Trinity, young sorcerer Sano ventures out to train with other talented magic-users just as evil emerges again to threaten the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many years ago, \u003cb\u003ehumans acquired fruits called \"Black\"\u003c\/b\u003e from a tree that descended from the skies, \u003cb\u003ewhich turned humans into sorcerers\u003c\/b\u003e. Although all of Black is now extinct, humans still have sorcery inherited from their ancestors. \u003cb\u003eAs generations go by, the effects of Black in the bloodline diminishes\u003c\/b\u003e and sorcerers use a variety of objects as \"wands\" to harness their magical power. Blessed by \"Merlin,\" the god of sorcery, with the Arodihs arm, the\u003cb\u003e young sorcerer Sano has the ultimate wand\u003c\/b\u003e. He is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world's savior known as the Trinity. The savior is believed to be the one who dawns the Infinite Night, an eternal night of chaos. \u003cp\u003e Sano begins his training amongst a group of other talented new magic-users where many already know his name. Sano gets a fiery start after being admitted to Black Bottom Island's guild for young sorcerers with his newfound freedom. As \u003cb\u003ehis fellow gifted allies and sorcerers accompany Sano on his quest\u003c\/b\u003e, the treachery, betrayal, and evil that have plagued nearly all of Eden emerge again to threaten the world. \u003cb\u003eCan Sano survive the threats on his young life?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApple Black\u003c\/i\u003e is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Saturday AM, the world's most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing \u003cb\u003eSaturday AM TANKS\u003c\/b\u003e, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and\/or culturally diverse characters. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eClock Striker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGunhild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHammer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHenshin!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOblivion Rouge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaigami\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSoul Beat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTitan King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnderground\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYellow Stringer\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNigerian artist \u003cb\u003eOdunze Oguguo\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of the hit manga series \u003ci\u003eApple Black\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBacassi\u003c\/i\u003e. Oguguo is also an influencer who has garnered a large following as \"Whyt Manga.\" As one of the co-founders of MyFutprint Entertainment, LLC, and a central figure in developing its brands like Saturday AM, Oguguo has found time to achieve personal milestones. He graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor's degree in fine arts and a minor in computer science. He later graduated with a master's degree in fine arts from the same university with a degree in visual communication design. He resides in North Texas with his family. To see more of Oguguo's work, visit @whytmanga on Instagram, whytmanga on TikTok, and @WhytMangaOdunze on YouTube. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturday AM\u003c\/b\u003e is a unique digital comics brand featuring an ever-growing catalog of popular, exclusive and diverse action manga-style webcomics by independent creators from around the world. 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